The Westin Grand Berlin, Berlin

We had a short break in Berlin a couple of weeks ago and were lucky enough to stay in the 5* Westin Grand Hotel after lastminute.com made a mess of our 3* booking and had to upgrade us. What can I say other than WOW!. The hotel was amazing. It's situated less than 5 minutes walk from the Brandenburg Gate, just off the grand boulevard that is Unten den Linden. So, you really can't get much nearer to the sights. And for those sites that you're not close to, there's an underground station just a stone's throw from the main. Access to and from Tegel airport is also easy as the airport shuttle bus ... more

we arrived on a easy jet flight, a bargain at £7.49! flew into schonefeld airport. quite easy to get into the centre from here on the shuttle link train, which stops at friedriechstrasse. the hotel is situated on the corner of this street and unter der linden. this is the historic part of berlin with many beautiful buildings, museums, cathedral, opera house all being within walking distance. in the evening it is quiet and you feel very safe in berlin. it is a very quiet city!! lovely restaurants in the squares for an evening meal. the hotel is easy to spot with a huge flag flying above the ... more