Since becoming Germany's reunited capital, the number of hotel rooms in Berlin has doubled with the growing demand for accommodation. Reservations made well in advance are therefore recommended.

Hotel prices usually include VAT at 16% and a buffet breakfast.

The prices quoted below are the lowest standard rates for a double room, including VAT and breakfast, unless otherwise specified.
$$$$ (over €250)
$$$ (€200 to €250)
$$ (€150 to €200)
$ (under €150)

Hotel Adlon Kempinski
Hotel Adlon is one of the great historical hotels of Berlin. Over the decades, the rich and famous, such as Einstein, Rockefeller, Charlie Chaplin and Marlene Dietrich, have always stayed in this hotel - more recent guests have included Michael Jackson, who notoriously dangled his baby over one of the balconies. Located close to the Brandenburg Gate in central Berlin, the Adlon retains its luxurious feel; the restaurants, bars and banquet rooms are a wonderful reminder of its glorious past. Yet it also offers the most up-to-date services and facilities, especially for business travellers, with state-of-the-art conference rooms, a business centre and business suites.

Unter den Linden 77
Tel: (030) 2261 1111.
Website: www.hotel-adlon.de
Price: $$$$

Hotel Seehof
Conveniently situated between the busy Kurfürstendamm and Berlin's fairground and ICC Centre, the Seehof overlooks a small, picturesque lake. The hotel is traditionally decorated throughout, with wooden furnishings and high quality appliances, offering basic business facilities, such as fax and Internet. Breakfast can be enjoyed on the scenic lake terrace, which, with its open-air bar, also offers great evening entertainment. There is an indoor pool and sauna and a range of treatments are available. Most rooms have a relaxing view over the lake, while all rooms are equipped with marble bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, video and mini-bar.

Lietzenseeufer 11
Tel: (030) 320 020.
Website: www.hotel-seehof-berlin.de
Price: $-$$$

Savoy Hotel
The Savoy Hotel has been known for its friendliness and comfort for over 70 years - author Thomas Mann once declared as much. This small, central hotel is charming and has a classical setting and exceptional service, which includes laundry and ironing services and free newspapers. Relaxing treatments are available such as massage and reflexology, as well as acupuncture. For business travellers, there are fax and Wi-Fi connections in the rooms and elegant conference facilities. There is also the exclusive Times bar, with its wide choice of Cuban cigars and delicacies.

Fasanenstrasse 9-10
Tel: (030) 311 030.
Website: www.hotel-savoy.com
Price: $$

Swissotel Berlin
This sleek and comfortable hotel is conveniently situated close to the heart of West Berlin and S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations. There are 316 rooms decorated in an airy, contemporary style, all containing original works of art. All are spotless and contain hairdryer, iron, mini-bar, safe, Internet connections, satellite TV and coffee machines. There are conference facilities, with rooms seating from two to 350 delegates, and a business centre. There is also a small fitness room/sauna and a high quality restaurant.

Augsburger Strasse 44
Tel: (030) 220 100.
Website: www.swissotel.com
Price: $

Brandenburger Hof
The Brandenburger Hof is conveniently close to the main shopping drag on Kurfürstendamm, but has a quiet, laid back and elegant appeal. The hotel, once a 19th-century mansion, is full of modern art works, and the public areas have stylish touches - like gold silk wallpaper in the Salon Platini. There is a pretty and secluded garden and the restaurant, Die Quadriga, has a Michelin star. The hotel has 58 rooms and 14 suites, and all rooms have Internet access. There are conference and meeting rooms for the business traveller and beauty treatments are available in the small spa.

Eislebener Strasse 14
Tel: (030) 214 050.
Website: www.brandenburger-hof.com
Price: $$$$

The Regent Schlosshotel
This grandiose hotel was originally built in 1914 as a private mansion and has been restored to its former glory with input from the fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. The Regent Schlosshotel is located near the main shopping street of Kurfürstendamm but it's quiet and peaceful, looking out over Grunewald Forest. All rooms and suites have marble baths, two-line telephones, a PC connection, cable TVs, stereos, films and CDs. The hotel's recreation facilities are exceptional, including a swimming pool and Finnish sauna.

Brahmsstrasse 10
Tel: (030) 895 840.
Website: www.schlosshotelberlin.com
Price: $$$-$$$$