Hotel Pension Lohwasser is a fantastic find in one of the world's great cities. It is brilliantly…read morelocated in the heart of the lively Friedrichshain neighborhood near Boxhagener Platz, within easy access to all other parts of the city (closest U-Bahn Frankfurter Tor) and to all the local eateries, galleries, bars, shops, etc... It is run by the congenial Heinrich Lohwasser who makes all his guests feel welcome and at home. He's very helpful and will provide all sorts of advice, indications, recommendations and make whatever taxi and other travel arrangements one might need. The building is brand new (HPL opened in May 2009) and plans are underway to develop the back garden into a lovely and usable outdoor space. The rooms are spacious, clean and well designed with (wonderfully cozy) underfloor heating, soundproofing and light blocking blinds. The beds are firm, but comfortable. The bathrooms are huge, with slate floors that heat up beautifully, and excellent water pressure. The room we used (#1) is totally handicapped accessible. The prices for the rooms are great: winter prices of EUR50-EUR55 per night for rooms with private baths, and less for shared baths. There is also an apartment for EUR70-EUR120 that accommodates 2-6 persons and single rooms with shared bath from EUR30 per night as well as a triple room for EUR15 per person per night. Prices go up slightly for the summer. From the entrance, guests enter into a communal space with a small front desk, comfy sofas, kitchen/cooking area, seating/eating area with finally the garden in the back. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen facilities and/or may arrange for a breakfast (but there are plenty of other options, including lots of yummy bakeries nearby). Wifi is free, of course. The hotel is great for independent types. If you require constant attention from the front desk or room service, this place is not for you. If you love feeling like you're living somewhere new, rather than just being a transitory guest, then you will love HPL. We very much look forward to returning to it.
