InterContinental Berlin, an IHG Hotelvsnhow Berlin
Both InterContinental Berlin and nhow Berlin are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, InterContinental Berlin scores significantly better than nhow Berlin. InterContinental Berlin comes in at 84 with approval from 12 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
InterContinental Berlin, an IHG Hotel Show All Reviews
Budapester Strasse 2, 10787 Berlin
From $91/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
Star
"The Intercontinental is smart and upmarket throughout."
Fodor's
"From the heavily trafficked street, the huge "InterConti," the epitome of old West Berlin, evokes the Louvre with its glass pyramid entrance." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This 558-room luxury property has a convenient location in central Berlin, overlooking the Zoological Gardens and a short walk from the famous Tiergarten." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Luxury hotel in Tiergarten, nicely situated with great views over the central park, this hotel is popular with business travellers."
Time Out
"The airy lobby, with its soft leather chairs, is ideal for browsing the papers, and the rooms, overlooking the Zoo and western edges of the new diplomatic quarter, are large and tastefully decorated." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is located in a mostly residential setting, east of Zoo Station, a few short blocks from the intimate and exceptional Das Stue, with its zoo views and Michelin-starred dining room." Full review
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Rooms for the disabled have been set aside for those who request them.
Rough Guide
"Modern luxury for high-powered business people in a relatively dull corner of town, but with many amenities, among them a fully equipped fitness centre, sauna and pool. €147."
Gayot
"InterContinental Berlin has a central location, great for visitors interested in historical monuments, museums, shopping or the Großer Tiergarten, the largest urban park in in the city."
Condé Nast Traveler
"A monolith near the Tiergarten and zoological gardens, but a bit off the beaten track for those desiring urban hipness." Full review
Jetsetter
"Slick contemporary sleep at the heart of this cool capital, close to Potsdamer Platz and Kurfürstendamm Boulevard." Full review
nhow Berlin
Stralauer Allee 3, 10245 Berlin
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"No other hotel in Berlin combines music and lifestyle in such an unconventional and cosmopolitan manner." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The nhow Berlin is an offbeat, creative hotel overlooking the River Spree." Full review
Rough Guide
"This four-star concept hotel merges a music theme with designer hotel rooms. There’s a health club, sauna and gym, and some rooms have great views over the river. €86."
BlackBook
"Berlin's most mod-futuristic hotel, planted upon the Spree river bank."
Fodor's
"It hosts regular open mike nights, has two sound studios overlooking the Spree River, and will send a guitar or keyboard to your room anytime creativity strikes." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Billed as Europe’s first 'music hotel', the nhow hotel boasts an eye-popping design, a hip restaurant and bar, a fantastic terrace that overlooks the Spree, an art gallery and a spa." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The only hotel in Europe that offers two professional music studios, well equipped with recording booth, mixing, and pre- and post-production options...located on the banks of the Spree River." Full review
Independent
"With a cantilevered structure jutting out over the River Spree, this 304-room hotel is walking distance to the bars and clubs of Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain (just pray you get past the doormen at Watergate and Berghain)"
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Michelin Guide
"The building itself is a marvel, with Sergei Tchoban’s design cutting a rakish silhouette: the upper floors, with their shiny metallic skin, cantilever out over the Spree." Full review