Hotel Carmer 16

Situated a few blocks off the Ku’Damm, the four-star Hotel Carmer 16 looks like it was decorated by a fussy aunt—a good thing in our book. Tons of the Carmer's guests are repeat customers, and it's easy to see why. The hotel's 30 rooms are pretty, and the staff is quite friendly. Moreover, the Carmer is a good place for the risk-averse.

Quick read

Pros: Clean. Great location. Spacious yet cozy rooms.

Cons: Expensive breakfast and Wi-Fi. Thin walls.

Rooms

The hotel’s hallways are soft floral design adventures, and framed reproduction paintings of flowers and other garden delights grace the walls of guest rooms as well. Wall-to-wall carpets, simple white walls and low modern beds units are all standard at the Hotel Carmer 16.

All rooms are equipped with a fan, safe, minibar, mini-fridge, phone and satellite TV. Our favorite rooms have small balconies.

Bathrooms

The private bathrooms are standard and clean. They are equipped with a bathtub and toiletries, and some have a bathtub (ask ahead).

Hotel

The Hotel Carmer 16 has a small spa, replete with sauna, hot tub, tanning bed and a variety of services. All facilities cost extra to use. In fact, we didn’t adore the hotel’s habit of charging extra for everything. Wi-Fi is not free, and breakfast costs a pretty penny (good thing the Carmer is near the Zoo Bahnhof and a selection of restaurants).