I have stayed the Vienna House on Landsberger Allee twice now and I will definitely be back!…read more The main reason I chose this hotel was for the fitness center and the spa. The fitness center is a great size with all the equipment you need for a good workout. The spa is awesome. Two saunas, a steam room and a jacuzzi. There is a tram and a s bahn stop literally right outside the front door. Couldn't be more convenient. Also, a Rewe city accross the street as well. So while it's not in the middle of the touristy areas, it's easy to get anywhere. I also just want to thank the front desk staff for being really nice. I accidentally forgot my keys in the room when I checked out, and realized as I was walking out the door. They quickly gave me a key to run back up! I was in a hurry to catch a train, and they quickly helped me out! Overall would highly recommend!

A second visit, just as pleasant as the previous one! Very…read moreclean and fresh hotel, everything is sparkling. The staff is competent, dedicated and polite. They seem well rested and well treated, which goes a long way for a good stay for us! The gym is small, but well furnished. Seems designed by someone who works out, a fone and complete selection of machines.

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 The room is very basic make a…read morebit outdated.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.

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!

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.

WOW, absolutely love this place. It was recommended by a local friend, she said "don't even think…read moreabout staying anywhere else, you'll love it." And she was RIGHT. This hotel oozes cool, not in a "trying to be cool" way, but in an authentic, grounded and personable way. The staff are lovely. The aesthetic is so tasteful and creative. The courtyard is a fun place to hang out. Sometimes there's live music. It's simply just a wonderful place to spend time, and rest while in Berlin. We had a minor misunderstanding upon departure, but the hotel settled was understanding and dealt it with gracefully. Very appreciate there are good humans and good businesses in this ever-changing world. We will definitely be back and I can't recommend this more highly to anyone considering a stay here. Thank you Michelberger! You're a gem!

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.

Stayed here one night on September 25th, 2012. Very cool hotel. We had a large room for the three…read moreof us. Very comfortable. Priced very reasonably. Breakfast was very reasonable and good. You can pay ahead for breakfast when you check in. Very large pool, but very cold. Had a dry sauna but not jacuzzi. Free parking on the street out front. restaurants and shops are all in walking distance. Good location if you want to hit Check-point Charlie, etc. I would stay here again.

I have stayed in a generator branded hostel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. I was expecting the Berlin,…read moreGermany to be of the same standard. It really does not even compare to the hostel I stayed at in Amsterdam. Cons: -The rooms are so small! We were in each other's space. - the washer and dryer are terrible. We could not even get our clothes dry even after drying them twice in the dryer. So we literally had to hang all our clothes all throughout our whole room. Mind you, our room is so small. So we were left with way less space now that we hung out clothes in every nook of the room. I highly suggest going to a separate laundry institution nearby. - NO AIR CONDITIONER.... The rooms are very hot during the day. - breakfast in the cafe is pricy for the amount of food you get and the food quality you receive. Pros: -Clean bathroom - surprisingly bigger bathroom than you would think when you look at the room itself. - great lounge and common space - live DJ on Fridays

The cheapest hostel in Berlin - perfect if you do not need any extras, not so good if you need safe…read morelocking facilities or sockets. A very positive aspect: You do not need any bedsheets and they are already included in the price. You even don't need to take it off when leaving - many higher priced hostels demand that from you. Maybe they do it because of the brand's policy... Actually Generator is an upper-level priced hostel chain with usually very stylish design. I once met a hostel representative from the headquarters and she said, they are just offering the beds in this hostel so cheap because the building is so old. The building IS really old, she is so right. If you're been to another Generator (like me) and then get to this one, it might be a shock. If not and you paid really few money for the room, you might be astonished what you get for that low price.

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 was skeptical at first about the hotel based on photos, but it is fairly decent. The breakfast…read morewas nice and the room itself was better than anticipated. Beds were comfortable and the shower worked perfectly! I do find the motion sensor bathroom light irritating at times but it isn't too bad.