Berlin Marriott Hotel

Nice hotel in the Potsdamer Platz. You can easily get to the metro nearby and walk to the Reichstag, Brandenburg Tor and more. There is a nice shopping and restaurant area called playce nearby that I found on my last day.

This is a huge full service Marriott. I used my rewards to stay here for 4 nights and everything was good. They have a lounge that has the breakfast buffet that includes some excellent German breads. You can go in the evening for snacks, wine and beer. Lounge access made this stay very nice. It has beautiful views of the city.

I didn't get to use the pool or other features but I wish I had. The hotel is very popular with Americans and business people who you will see everywhere. The hotel always has taxis outside so transportation is easy. It's about 12 euros to get to the hotel from the main train station.
I've been to many Marriott hotels over the years as a bonvoy member and this one is great especially for redeeming rewards.

We loved our stay at the Berlin Marriott Hotel. We were on the 8th floor and it was very quiet. We rarely ran into other guests on our floor. The health club facilities are nice. I used the gym and the pool. We were able to check in about 2-3 hours early, which was wonderful after our flight from Belgium. The hotel is walking distant to many of the major tourist attractions.

This hotel is fantastic (especially if you're in the city to run the Berlin marathon). The staff is top notch and the facilities are very nice. The executive lounge is fantastic. They have full meals that are high quality and even the hors d'oeuvres could serve as a meal in a pinch. The staff is great. I'll stay here anytime I'm back in Berlin.

This hotel was great is every aspect of the hospitality business.

The check in process was a breeze. The staff were well-trained and professional and paid attention to every details. I noticed that she came around to my side of the counter, with both hands, to give me my key (just in case my electronic key would not work).

The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. They have me in a room with the panorama view of the city - but there was really not much to see.

The part that I enjoyed the most was the shower. They set the bar for the rain shower. I had 2 options - the rain shower from the ceiling or the handset. The ceiling rain shower had great water pressure and really hit the spot coming in from mostly non A/C environment in Berlin (it was 94 in a heat wave when I was there).

Finally, location, location, and location - it is in a great location walking distance to near to all the main attractions.

This will be my default choice of stay when I come back to Berlin

We arrived late in the day and the check in process was very smooth and our room was ready. Inside, we found a welcome plate of mini donuts - a lovely surprise! The executive lounge is accessible via key card (no receptionist which made the process smoother) and was spacious (never had trouble grabbing a table). For breakfast they serve standard fare like breads and bacon, and the scrambled eggs were surprisingly delicious. They have a wide selection of tea and soft drinks. We were never around for the dinner serving, but late at night they usually have some fruit and cheese. Note that while the lounge closes at midnight, they clean up early and the beverages and food tend to be gone by 11:30pm.

Beds are really comfortable, on the firm side. Beddings are good quality but not luxe. No US outlets or outlets for USB, video, etc. suggests this place hasn't been updated for some time. But, you don't feel it based on the upkeep. I have stayed in various rooms of this hotel, no bathtub. The shower is good. Water temperature is not steady though. Not an issue for me.

The location of this Marriott is perfect for travelers as it is close to the Potsdamer Platz hub. There is also the Sony Center nearby for entertainment. Not a neighborhood though so if you are looking for mingling with the locals, this isn't the place.

Several dining options nearby, including a Starbucks around the corner - a lot of Americans stay here.

Had a wonderful time visiting the lobby bar, they have many comfortable seating arrangements, both public and more intimate, regardless of where you sit you guaranteed excellent service. The wine list is spectacular, a great selection of small plates as well as wonderful cheeseburgers. The lobby also has a cigar lounge in it, a wonderful way to end the day, walk in ask for your cigar, drink and RELAX.

We loved our stay at the Berlin Marriott. It's a fantastic location in the middle of everything - easy walking distance to the Bradenburg Gate and Reichstag building and many tourist sites, plus quick easy access to the trains at Potsdamer Platz.

We started our vacation down in Bavaria, rented a car and drove up to Berlin via Nuremberg and Dresden. When we arrived in Berlin, we checked in at the Marriott, returned the rental car, and spent the next two days walking all over town.

Of note, I did try pulling into the parking garage with our rental car when we first arrived, and it was VERY tight. I did not feel comfortable trying to drive an unfamiliar rental car in that tight of a space, so I left the parking garage, dropped my family and luggage off at the front door, and went to turn in the rental car.

They have very good free WiFi coverage. They have a nice executive lounge on the 10th floor. The beds were comfortable and we got connecting rooms for my family.

My only minor complaint: Don't pay extra for "city view." In this case, "city view" = view of the building across the street from the hotel and nothing special. Even from the executive lounge on the 10th floor, the view isn't spectacular, but that's okay. I didn't really need the view - I cared more about the great location from which to walk everywhere in the city.

Really more 3.5 stars.

Pros:
- Executive lounge is great. I have status. This meant free breakfast, dinner, snacks, drinks, etc. It was also super convenient not to have to go out to find food. Though there are excellent dining options in Berlin, we had some spendy reservations on our trip and had to prioritize money and time.
- Location. We walked to many sites and the U2 subway station was 5 minutes away. If you're coming to be a tourist - great location.
- Room is the same, clean standard as you'd find everywhere else. Not sure if it was recently renovated.

Cons:
- Construction going on in front of the hotel entrance. On the first day we got there, we had a room facing the construction... it was noisy and they put us in a quiet room after we complained.
- Bed was awful. To the point that we had back pain. We didn't notice until after the first night and both of our backs hurt.

4.5 stars?!? Is that a joke?

Completely bad attitudes and indifference (bordering on rudeness) from the staff and management - even more than usual for Germans. Low-end bath toiletries, flimsy towels, non-functioning thermostat in room - place is an all around disappointment.

We are top tier Marriott and, after 2 sub-par stays here, we will NEVER stay or recommend this hotel. Too many far, far better choices in the city.