This was a great choice for our stay. The hotel is within a nice walking distance to all the…read moreattractions, and the price was fair. The property feels new with modern updates. The lobby is pretty, and the staff is super friendly and helpful. The rooms are quiet and provide all the necessities one could need. My husband arrived early from NYC and was able to check in a few hours before I arrived from another country, which we really appreciated. The room itself was nice, with crisp bedding, and it felt clean overall. However, our bathroom trash had not been emptied from the previous guests. It actually made me smirk because everything else was so well done, but it did make me wonder about quality checks. I also found the linoleum floors practical, though I didn't love the echo or hollow sound they create. Carpets feel cozier, but I understand that hard floors are much easier to maintain and disinfect. Overall, I would definitely stay here again in the future. Cheers from NYC.

One of the cleanest Courtyards I've been to and also very well run! Warmly greeted and even…read morereceived an excellent dessert tray to enjoy. Breakfast buffet was the best one I've ever had at a Courtyard anywhere. Sign up for the breakfast when you check in for a discount to $15 euros which is a steal for what you get here.

I use this for a group trip with up to 20 students. Plain but clean rooms. Nice self serve…read morebreakfast buffet 7-noon. Tram stop and tasty Asian, Italian, etc., restaurants a 5-minute walk away. Very nice front desk clerks. Showers sometimes difficult to regulate water temp! I've used them 15 years!

We stayed here for two nights during our weekend excursion in Berlin. Very convenient location for…read moretram ride which gives an easy connection to Metro line to explore the city. Though it's called a hotel, I might call it a hostel. It is mainly used by student. Our room was a very basic, small but decent room. You may not appreciate an occasional loud noise in the hallway with late-arriving guests. Complimentary breakfast is pretty good. Front desk personnel are friendly and very helpful ready to dispense very helpful information about touring in Berlin. You may not be able to find any free parking on the street, but there's a paid parking lot nearby.

This is a self-service hotel. When we arrived, there was a huge group checking in ahead of us…read more Self-check in at one of the three terminals was the only option and it took a significant amount of time for each group member to check in individually, especially since there seemed to be technology issues. There was only one staff person available which was ridiculous given the number of reservations. After we finally checked in, there was no one around to tell us how to find our room and there were no signs pointing the way (down a hall, outside and across a courtyard, inside and up two flights of stairs.) We did not get the room we paid for but there was not a staff person to be found the rest of the day to ask about it. This was such a painful start, in retrospect we should have just left. Other issues: staff was not knowledgeable about how to navigate public transportation and told me to look it up on my phone. I of course had already tried without success so that was unhelpful. Also unhelpful was housekeeping who, though generously tipped, did not fulfill requests for extra towels, refreshed kitchen cloths and spatula. Staff are at best amateur, when you can find them. There is very limited food and bar service (most european hotels can provide a small pot of coffee for two but to the young woman I asked it was a radical and unavailable concept.) The hotel generally seems to be unstaffed which is why I refer to it as a self-service hotel. Given the price-tag, it was a huge disappointment.

Hotel Amano - London - Terrible Hotel We arrived at the…read moreHotel Amano at 10 pm for two nights. We were given a tiny tiny room that was meant for someone traveling light for the night. We had been on vacation in Israel for two weeks so we both had large suitcases. There was only two feet between the head of the bed and the TV wall and one foot on each side of the bed. With the two large pieces of luggage we had, the room was a fire hazard. We were constantly tripping over the luggage and each other. The bathroom was also tiny and the half shower flooded our floor each time we used it. The lights did not work properly and the max brightness was way too dark. No amenities at the hotel at all. We were charged 515 pounds a night for our tiny room! We found out that the Waldorf and Mayfair, two five star hotels were available for the same price. This hotel ranges on the Internet from $206 per night to $358. We paid around $550 for a shoe box room. We met two Brits on the roof bar who said the hotel is in a soft rollout, there were all kinds of deals available and we were paying too much. We were paying top pound for a shoe box. We spoke to a manager who waisted 30 minutes of our time going into the back to speak to someone. In America she would be considered a user car salesman. She offered to buy us breakfast but we were leaving the next day at 6am. My advice is look at any of the the other of the fabulous hotels in London. This one charged us top dollar with no value whatsoever.

While this hotel has a friendly check in service and fun, modern look--oversized lamp in lobby,…read morebright colors, chic graphics, comfy bench swings in small cafe--this is, mostly, a basic room (more on this in a moment). The hotel is located in a heavily trafficked area but good news is there is a fantastic sunny breakfast area on the first floor--so you don't have to skedaddle in the a.m. looking around the hood--with everything from a cappuccino machine to yogurt, fresh breads, eggs, sausages, cheeses, pate, cereals, juices and fresh fruit. Near check in there is a convenient small cafe with pastries, bread, cake, small pizza, tea or coffee with an airy view and cute seating (picnic table style, indoor and out front.) Again, the staff is uber helpful! For example, they can answer geographic questions in detail --thank you, Dennis!--and sell tram tickets at the front desk. As far as accommodations--here we go, whatcha need to know!--the AC is minimal so expect to sweat a lot in your dorm sized room. The WiFi is ridiculously slow--if it works at all--at 4.5 (compared to 120 in Texas). There is no instruction sheet on how to set the thermostat or what time breakfast is at or if there is an ice machine (there isn't one, btw.) No hot pot or coffee mugs. No in room fridge. No tub (the photos online display one) but the small shower in your private bath is pretty decent. The bed IS comfy with large screen tv directly across on wall. Our view was an enclosed green space area with no access to the traffic or big city buildings--yay! Quite relaxing! So if you are wanting a hip place to chill with minimal amenities--but terrific free breakfast--this is the place for you! Hope this helps in your decision process! Photos included. Ciao!

Fairly centrally located, but not downtown, this is a standard hotel. The room is very basic make a…read morebit outdated. Ask for a room facing the courtyard because that side is quiet.. very basic bathroom, amenities of wall pump soap and hairdryer.

Friendly front desk staff. Close to public transportation. Hotel is a bit hot and you can't…read morecontrol AC temp in the winter but you can crack windows open a bit. We left the window open during the day so when we got back it wouldn't be too hot, but housekeeping came and closed it so the room was hot again when we returned. Housekeeping also put our dirty clothes on our bed, even though we left them in a corner on the floor because we didnt want our dirty public transport clothes to be near our bed or clean clothes. Otherwise good stay. Uncomfortable beds though. Creeky and hurt my back

Located very close to the trains right on the tram system. Easy to get to most of the tour spots…read morelike the Hop and go bus as well as many of the Christmas markets which was the reason we were there. Friendly staff clean rooms we had a small maintenance issue that was resolved while we were gone during the day. The breakfast was very large but can get very crowded very quickly but they kept everything well stocked. Would definitely consider staying here again when we return to Berlin in the future.

We loved this charming hotel. We stayed 4 days and never got sick of coming home to this hotel…read moreafter long days of walking in Berlin. The price was good for the area, and the area was good for seeing the city. I would return.

Honestly, if I could live here I would -- awesome location, great staff, very clean and quiet, and…read morean excellent Reno -- fantastic bathrooms, etc. I really couldn't recommend this place more... but at the same time, I don't want to *over* recommit because I'd hate to have difficulty booking again in the future due to it being too popular *lol* ;)

I chose hotel due to location in Schönhauser Allee and not due to how the rooms looked like…read more Located 4 minutes from the Arcaden center with s and u bahn, the hotel is surrounded by cool pubs, stores and everything you need regarding shopping. I had low expectations regarding the rooms and that was a good thing, because my single room on 4th floor was simple. It had a desk and a chair in a rather sterile room that gave me a hostel feeling. The wall to wall carpet did not smell right either.. Other than the carpet, room was clean. So, why such a good rating then? Well, breakfast was nice, view from room was nice, it was cheap and located exactly where I needed. In other words, this place is awesome if you have not planned to stay much in the room. It's a short trip, one stop or 20 minutes walk to Mauer Park and Oderberger strasse or Kollwitzstr. Lots of lcoal stores nearby as well as pubs. So, even though my room was simple, everything else was splendid.

Hotel 103 is located in a highly urban setting. The train stop is literally steps away from the…read morehotel, and the room is adequately appointed. GIven the urban setting, it might not be for the unadventurous - the night entrance to the hotel is inside a very dimly lit garden. However, all other gates being locked and the restaurant next to the open gate makes for a very safe walk into the hotel. The single room I was assigned was very small, and had only European plugs. The LED TV did not have USB ports. There is no ventilation in the room save for the exhaust fan of the bathroom. However, even very close to summer the room was kept comfortable by opening the windows that look down into the garden and night entry. I generally recommend this hotel to folks looking for a decent rate, while not expecting very luxurious surroundings.

A wonderful hotel/experience. Centrally located with friendly staff and a great vibe. We booked the…read moreLuxus but were unexpectedly upgraded to the Hideout which was amazing - custom built furniture and a private sauna and hot tub and bluetooth speakers/a projector screen. I don't think we've ever stayed somewhere so nice. Breakfast is amazing - so many hot and cold options that all are carefully chosen and prepared. Two things to note: this hotel has a bar/event venue in the courtyard so if you're looking for somewhere completely quiet to stay - this isn't it - stay here if you enjoy being around people and music. Also there isn't AC and as such the room got hot for my American blood. I do think they have fans available, though.

The hotel has an "indie" vibe - it's not the fanciest accommodation you could get, but it has some…read morenice and comforting touches. Yoga mats in every room, motivational book, lavendar for getting good sleep. I love the cafe in the front lobby, lined with books, super cozy. The absolute standout for me was the breakfast. Every dietary restriction is accommodated with this incredible spread. As a lactose intolerant, I was in heaven with so many vegan options. Even the hot chocolate was dairy-free. I wished I could stay longer just for the breakfast experience! Rooms facing the inner courtyard can feel noisy at certain parts of the day and evening.