16 Best Hotels in Berlin—Including Artsy Boutiques and Transformed Bathhouses | Condé Nast Traveler

"Fans of the flagship Waldorf Astoria New York will feel right at home in this Berlin outpost, set in an elegant skyscraper in City West and just around the corner from the exclusive shopping boulevard Kurfürstendamm (Ku’damm). Rooms are seriously big—starting at 452 square feet—and designed in a contemporary style, with neutral gray velour furnishings, swirl-patterned rugs, and a statement-making gold wall behind the beds. Large marble bathrooms have separate tubs and showers in every category, and the in-mirror televisions and Aesop toiletries add a luxurious touch. Reached by a separate elevator, the Tower Suites (floors 22 to 31) are worth it for the views—of the city, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, or the neighboring Tiergarten park and Berlin Zoo. For a true splurge, the massive 30th-floor Astor Suite (with floor-to-ceiling windows, a balcony, and a separate dining room and kitchen) or the 31st-floor Presidential Suite (complete with a grand piano, open fireplace, and two balconies) boast sweeping city views." - Liz Humphreys, Jennifer Ceaser