A Fuddy Duddy's Choice Hotel in Berlin, The Regent

Where: Charlottenstr. 49, Berlin, Germany, 10117

5/16/2008 at 10:15 AM
Tags: Berlin Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Regent Hotels

For those of you who want a more traditional hotel in Berlin rather than a trippy experience like the Propeller Island City Lodge, consider the Regent Berlin. It sounds regal and it looks it too.

With one of those fancy-looking chandelier and marble lobbies, you can guess it's going to be a bit pricey and considering the fact that accommodation prices in Berlin are usually really reasonable, a starting rate of €315 (US$490) for the basic "superior guest room" is quite a lot.

Is it worth it? The location at the Gendarmenmarkt is pretty classic Berlin, and you can walk to many of the best spots of the city. Service is nearly always impeccable and the rooms are both large and full of neat stuff.

Perhaps the only complaint we'd have is that it all sounds a little bit too formal and even a bit on the pretentious side. In a city as fun as Berlin, that might not be exactly what you're looking for; but if you are happy with luxury and a regal feel, then the Regent is what you need.

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