The Bar/Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin

"The hotel is full of grace notes, such as afternoon tea served in the lobby lounge by an open fireplace; live jazz or blues in the hotel bar, the Curtain Club; and an indoor pool"

"A marble staircase sweeps up to a traditional English tea salon and a clubby lounge-bar called the Curtain Club, which has an extensive collection of high-end schnapps and a humidor fitted into a vintage Louis Vuitton trunk"

"The lobby has glitzy gold leaf and heavy marble columns, while the Curtain Club has the subdued look of a gentleman's cigar lounge"

"The hotel lobby with its marble columns and gold leaf is as stunning as the bar, The Curtain Club, and the brasserie Desbrosses"

"Expect all the trappings of a big-league player, including a high-end restaurant, a couple of bars, spa and extensive Ritz Kids program"

"Whether dining alfresco on the Desbrosses Terrace or enjoying freshly baked scones and live piano music in the Tea Lounge, guests enjoy a variety of upscale on-site culinary options"

"With plush, well-equipped rooms, a fantastic French-themed brasserie, two elegant bars and an expansive spa, it lacks for, well, pretty much nothing"

"The elegant lobby with its cantilevered marble staircase is home to a stylish lounge where guests gather for classic 'teatime' treats"

"Amenities include a glamorous spa, a great brasserie, lounges and five-star service"

"Enchanting Edwardian throwback Curtain Club and Tea Lounge make going outside seem like an utter waste of time, especially during February when increasingly legit Berlinale film festival takes the neighborhood hostage"