Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlinvs25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Hotel Adlon Kempinski is preferred by most writers compared to 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin. Hotel Adlon Kempinski is ranked #1 in Berlin with accolades from 20 reviewers including Insight Guides, Time Out and Fodor's.
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin Show All Reviews
Unter den Linden 77, 10117 Berlin
From $271/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Situated in the capital, this imposing grand hotel, which has hosted a list of crowned heads far too long to cite here, is synonymous with glitz and glamour."
Frommer's
"Berlin's most historic hotel... Rooms are mostly large and have lots of state-of-the-art electronic extras." Full review
Concierge
"A favorite gathering place of intellectuals and art-world glitterati during the hotel's heyday... The rooms and suites... are a retro-modern hybrid of Art Deco and Asian fusion."
Fodor's
"The first Adlon was considered Europe's ultimate luxury resort until it was destroyed in the war and the new version, built in 1997, has a nostalgic aesthetic." Full review
Insight Guides
"Its many rooms and suites are some of the most luxurious in Berlin and have prices to match, but no other Berlin hotel offers a view of the iconic Brandenburger Tor."
Jetsetter
"Berlin’s most storied sleep right by the Brandenburg Gate, with Michelin-starred dining, yoga and an indoor pool." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Hotel Adlon Kempinski is an elegant, classic hotel with a rich history." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This deluxe hotel located near the Brandenburg Gate opened in 1997 and continues the traditions of its illustrious predecessor, which was bombed during World War II."
Time Out
"Apart from a few original features, you’re really paying for the prime location and the superlative service." Full review
Star Service
"A five-minute walk from the Reichstag, this hotel is the reincarnation of the original Adlon, Weimar Germany's most famous rendezvous, which burned down in 1945." Full review
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Room service operates at all hours, delivering anything that a guest requests.
25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin Show All Reviews
Budapester Str. 40, 10787 Berlin
From $153/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upscale
"Incredibly cool, the 149-room, eco-friendly 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin is a great option for hip, design-conscious travelers looking to stay in the heart of the city." Full review
Wallpaper
"Hip German hotel brand 25hours has opened its seventh outpost in Berlin, close to the city's celebrated zoo...bright, foliage-filled rooms, with quirky, animal-related touches." Full review
Fodor's
"Opened in 2014, this stylish hotel is currently the symbol of West Berlin's dynamic revitalization." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"hours Hotel Bikini Berlin is located next to the Berlin Zoo's elephant enclosure and ape house." Full review
Jetsetter
"Playful urban digs with contemporary rooms, an Airstream food van and a buzzy rooftop bar overlooking the Berlin zoo." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Has injected some youthful new energy into the area, thanks to the playful interiors of Werner Aisslinger, a buzzy rooftop bar and a high-end retail concept." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Opened in 2014, the 25 Hours Bikini hotel has injected some much-needed "Ost-side" chic into the West Berlin hotel scene." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Start us off with an overview and an entrance.A renovated 1950s high-rise is home to the Berlin outpost of this hip German hotel chain, which is sandwiched between the Berlin Zoo and the..." Full review
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Guests can also avoid the queues and use a direct elevator to reach the Monkey Bar.
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Travel + Leisure
"Hip, youthful, off-beat, and affordable—25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin serves up major cool factor"
Berlin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
Independent
"A 10-minute walk from the Kurfürstendamm shopping strip and adjacent to the hip Bikini Mall, this 149-room hotel is perfectly placed for a little retail therapy"
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