Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
Budapester Str. 25, Berlin, 10787, GermanyWhy We Like It
This modern corporate hotel won’t win any style awards, but it’s thoughtfully designed, with large, comfortable rooms and everything a business traveler needs, including a business center, fitness room and room service available around the clock. Its proximity to Tiergarten park, the Berlin Zoo and KaDeWe department store are also pluses.
Fodor's Expert Review
Close to the Berlin Zoo and Tiergarten park, this contemporary nine-story hotel is smart, stylish and particularly well-suited to the business traveler. The spacious rooms emphasize functionality, with large desks and USB ports throughout, while the comprehensive business center offers 24-hour access to Mac computers and printers. A large heated indoor pool and high-tech fitness center are perfect for squeezing in a workout.
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Room
Four categories range from superior rooms to deluxe suites; all are decorated in neutral beige and light-gray tones with modern furnishings, including an expansive, fully wired desk and ergonomic office chair. All have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, coffee- and tea-making facilities, mini-bars and bathrobes and slippers. The suites offer comfortable seating areas. Rooms at the front of the hotel have views of Tiergarten park.
Bathroom
The decent-sized bathrooms have good lighting, make-up mirrors and walk-in rainforest showers with C.O. Bigelow products.
Lobby
The expansive, white-marble-floored lobby has multiple seating areas and nice design touches, including contemporary lighting fixtures, colorful patterned columns and modern artwork.
Pool
In addition to the 60-foot lower-level indoor pool, there are multiple saunas and a steam room.
Dining
The trendy, high-ceilinged Blend Kitchen and Bar is outfitted with colorful, modern seating and tall windows looking out onto bustling Budapester Straße. The menu is a mix of German and Mediterranean specialties.
Drinking
Adjoining the restaurant, the lighted bar features comfortable high-backed velvet stools and art deco fixtures; the cocktail menu offers signature and seasonal drinks and a nice selection of wines by the glass.
Tip If you just want a quick, affordable bite, the bar has a small menu of bite-sized snacks.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
It’s an 11-minute walk from the Zoologischer Garten S- and U-Bahn station.
Restaurants
There are plenty of dining options at the hip concept mall Bikini Berlin (9-minute walk), including Asian, Mediterranean and Latin American fare at the Kantini food court. Across the street at the InterContinental Berlin, Hugo’s (2-minute walk) enjoys panoramic city views and a Michelin-starred menu.