The Westin Grand Berlinvs25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin
Both properties are recommended by professionals. Overall, The Westin Grand Berlin ranks slightly better than 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin. The Westin Grand Berlin has a TripExpert Score of 83 with praise from 11 sources including Frommer's, Time Out and The Telegraph.
The Westin Grand Berlin Show All Reviews
Friedrichstrasse 158 - 164, 10117 Berlin
From $112/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This classic grand hotel has an impressive lobby and modern rooms."
Frommer's
"Now under management by the Westin group and devoid of its original sense of stiffness, it's one of Berlin's finest hotels." Full review
Fodor's
"This large hotel in a renovated East German building has a great location at the corner of Friedrichstrasse and Unter den Linden." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Luxury accommodation in an historic spot, at the corner of Friedrichstraße and Unter den Linden, offering large, elegant rooms and US-style service."
Time Out
"Despite its East German prefabricated exterior, the Westin Grand is pure five-star international posh. T." Full review
Star Service
"The city's most historic buildings, just south of Unter den Linden, surround this hotel." Full review
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A few Junior Suites feature bedrooms with no windows and should be avoided unless plenty of nap time is desired.
Rough Guide
"Fully living up to its name, this GDR-era hotel originally served party bigwigs but has since been overhauled to provide oodles of traditional upmarket luxury."
BlackBook
"Airy lobby dominated by dramatic staircase for grand entrances by international jetsetters."
Oyster
Luxury
"In a neighborhood populated with upscale hotels, the 400-room Westin Grand Berlin stands out for being less opulent than many of its posh five-pearl competitors." Full review
Jetsetter
"A glamorous five-star spa hotel in central Berlin, with breakfast and your own piece of the Berlin Wall." Full review
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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