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Pension FunkvsWaldorf Astoria Berlin
Both Pension Funk and Waldorf Astoria Berlin are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Berlin is preferred by most reviewers compared to Pension Funk. Waldorf Astoria Berlin ranks #27 in Berlin with positive reviews from 9 reviews such as The Telegraph, Gayot and Fodor's.
Pension Funk
Frommer's
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Rough Guide
EuroCheapo
Lonely Planet
Fasanenstrasse 69, 10719 Berlin
From $47/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
Frommer's "Lying on a back street of the Kurfürstendamm in western Berlin, the home of actress Asta Nielsen has been restored and turned into first-rate and affordable accommodations." Full review
Concierge "For a ridiculously affordable rate, hotel guests can count Gucci and Bulgari shops among their stylish neighbors... The Funk oozes atmosphere and charm."
DK Eyewitness "One of the last historic Pensionen in Berlin, the hotel reveals its legacy even in the decor and furnishings: heavy curtains and carpets, old furniture from all periods."
Time Out "The house, built in 1895, used to be home to the Danish silent movie star Asta Nielsen and has been lovingly restored." Full review
Rough Guide "Interesting recreation of a prewar flat, with furnishings from the 1920s and 1930s, when Danish silent-movie star Asta Nielsen lived here."
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"With its gorgeous, ultra-feminine details like fresh flowers, printed wallpaper, oil paintings and faux Ming vases, the immaculately maintained property is as pristine as a museum." Full review
Lonely Planet "Time-travel back to the Golden Twenties at this charismatic little pension in the home of silent-movie siren Asta Nielsen." Full review
Waldorf Astoria Berlin
Star Service
Gayot
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Hardenbergstrasse 28, 10623 Berlin
From $259/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Everything is just as it should be, etched with Fifth Avenue brands, a Michelin-starred chef and superlatives that have the competition grinding teeth in their sleep." Full review
Gayot "The Waldorf Astoria Berlin is a perfect fit for the upscale Kurfrstendamm shopping district it calls home."
Fodor's "This impressive skyscraper, a nod to the Waldorf's original New York location, has a chic art deco look and unparalleled service." Full review
Afar Magazine "Although it only opened at the beginning of 2013, this 31-floor, limestone-lined skyscraper hotel has already become one of City West’s 5-star hot spots." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The floor-to-ceiling windows provide an unfiltered and entirely dramatic view of the city: look at Berlin, there it is, in all its gritty, peculiar glory." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This classic Berlin hotel, in the city’s upmarket City West district, more than earns each of its five stars for its convenient location, excellent service and superb Michelin-starred cuisine." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"West Berlin has been on the up and up in the last couple of years, gradually shifting back into the city’s media spotlight after languishing behind the hipper East for a couple of decades." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Why book? Spectacular views, elegant interiors, a world-class spa, and a fabulous location mere steps from upscale shopping and major attractions make this five-star a top choice." Full review
