Sir Savigny Hotel
"Start us off with an overview.A home-away-from-home vibe pervades this stylish boutique hotel, just a short walk from the cobblestoned Savignyplatz in the city’s posh Charlottenburg district. Kitted out with low-slung mid century-modern furniture, literary-themed artwork, and bookshelves stocked with art tomes, the lobby has plenty of cozy nooks that invite lounging. A long communal wood table in a central kitchen area serves triple duty: a reception desk, breakfast spot, and coworking space for laptop-wielding digital nomads. But the real draw here is the back room, where floor-to-ceiling windows overlook a pretty garden and a circular glassed-in fireplace keeps things warm during chilly Berlin winters. What’s the crowd like?Sir Savigny attracts a creative crowd; hip young European hotel guests mingle over cocktails and burgers with local artists, fashionistas, and entrepreneurs in the chic, book-lined lobby lounge. What you won't see are children; most rooms are too small for an extra bed and the decor and design are better suited to adults. And how is check in? In keeping with Sir Savigny's casual, homey ambiance, there is no formal reception desk; you check in and out in the lounge. Now, take us upstairs. What are the rooms like?Sir Savigny has 44 rooms, three of them suites—but be prepared, they are all a bit small. They range from Sir Petit (measuring just 140 square feet) to the more spacious Sir Suites, which have free-standing in-room bathtubs; one (No. 306) features a large terrace overlooking the garden. Amsterdam-based designer Saar Zafrir created the romantic interiors—plush, jewel-toned velvets, dark woods, rich leathers, vintage rugs, gilt-edged mirrors, and brass accents. Rooms have either queen- or king-sized beds dressed with signature bedding and 300-count linens. Any little details of note in your room?A kitschy Ring for Burger buzzer/intercom service connects you directly to The Butcher, the in-house restaurant. Next to it, a suggestive Post-it asks, "Do You Like Fries With That?”—and you should definitely say yes. Tell us more about the on-site dining.The Butcher, an upscale burger joint that was adjacent to the lobby, shut its doors in late 2023. For now, only breakfast, which consists of muesli, yogurt, cheeses, and cold cuts, is available at the hotel, served at the long communal table in the kitchen. Egg dishes, including a particularly good smoked salmon and poached eggs, are also available, as are fresh-pressed juices and smoothies for pretty affordable prices. Anything else we should be sure to check out while staying here?You won’t hurt for café and bar choices near Sir Savigny, from the old-time, late-night Schwarzes Café (where Bowie used to hang) down the block to the highly Instagrammable A Never Ever Ending Love Story around the corner. You’re also only a short walk to Savignyplatz and Bücherbogen, an internationally renowned bookstore. Ultimately why will we like staying here?Unless you're springing for a suite, rooms are a bit on the small side. That said, the contemporary-meets–Art Deco design is impeccable and the location is ideal, near galleries, boutiques, and the posh shopping along Ku'damm." - Jennifer Ceaser
