Radisson Berlin

This hotel has a really terrific location. It is next to Museum island, shopping, and other attractions.

The hotel was clean, and comfortable and the staff was very friendly. Everyone spoke good English.

The rooms were small, but comfortable.

We stayed in The Radisson for two nights and cannot really fault it in anyway.As other reviews have mentioned the acquarium in the lobby is quite a sight to behold , the rooms were spotless and well furnished, the breakfast was as good as any hotel we have stayed in and the staff we encountered were very helpful and friendly.

In terms of location you could not get antybetter with the bars, clubs and cafes of Hackescher Markt five minutes walk away and The Shops of Alexanderplatz ten minutes, a 25 minute walk will also take you through Museum Island to the Brandburg gate via Unter Den Linden

I love this hotel. I've stayed here before and it is just so swish and unique with the huge aquarium in the lobby. I got a "sea view" so I could enjoy it the whole time I was there. And this is the best hotel breakfast I've ever had anywhere. You possibly name it and they have it, and if not, just tell them and they'll make it for you. And the restaurant downstairs, Noodles, if just delicious and is open late. I went twice and it was just what I needed. The gym is also good, especially the small lap pool where you swim against the current. It's very clean and peaceful in that spa-like area. Just overall a very classy hotel. The only possible negative, this time and last time I'm afraid, is the concierge who acts so put out when asked to do anything. Otherwise, it's brilliant.

Reasonably priced, top class hotel in a very dynamic city of Berlin. I stayed there for a weekend in August, city was full of tourists yet this hotel offered much better deals than other hotels of similar class. It is located right next to the "museum island" close to the opera and unter der linden street. It is within 15-20 min walking distance from the Brandenburg Gate. Reading this review you probably already know that it has this huge aquarium right above the lobby and high up to the roof which could be seen from many of the rooms. It is quite fascinating and definitely a great idea! Rooms are clean and modern with some nice amenities. Try the pool which although small allows you to relax after a busy day. Breakfast although really good is expensive and I myself preferred to explore some nearby local eateries to get some good food to start off the day. In fact there are quite a few interesting places close to the hotel which are not always full with tourists. Try especially Barcomi's Deli at Sophienstrasse which is definitely one of the best places to get a good bagel in Berlin! Also, check pubs, restaurants and clubs at the Hackescher Markt. Both places are 5 minutes walking distance from the hotel. Those are places for young, easy-going people who look to have fun in Berlin. I also had a dinner in one of the city's fancy restaurants - Bocca di bacco, and it is really a fine place (very romantic with great ambience) which I have reviewed in a separate review. In short, Radisson SAS Berlin is a top class hotel, with nice, modern design, good facilities and friendly staff, located in the center of a great city. I cannot really write anything bad about it. Definitely recommended!

Having stayed here twice, I can confirm all the enthusastic comments about this hotel. It is brilliantly well located close to the Alexanderplatz S-Bahn station and the Museum Island, and has a spectacular interior layout with the much-remarked lobby fish tank (but beware: though you can see it, to go inside the tank you have to leave the hotel and pay for entry). Rooms are extremely well-appointed, service impeccable, and the main restrauant excellent both for dinner and buffet breakfast. On future Berlin visits I will certainly stay here again.

The SAS Radisson line of hotels are about as good as you can get for this class of hotel - call them business class plus - meaning geared for business travelers but appealing to budget-minded luxury tourists as well.

Rooms here are clean, modern and well appointed. LCD TV's, steam pant press, good lighting and even heated floors in the bathrooms. Thankfully, SAS offers FREE wifi for all hotel guests - mandatory in the year 2008.

This cylindrical fish aquarium is great, you can take a 2 story elevator into the middle of it - it's perched overhead when you checkin and while at the bar - nice decoration piece.

The two restuarants Heat and Noodle are nothing to get excited about - overpriced but at least you should get a decent meal.

Book online directly through their website - we paid 125 euro per night same day booking for double room and breakfast in August 2008.

Stayed at the hotel for a weekend. Originally booked a business class room but was lucky enough to be upgraded to a junior suite. The room facilities were excellent with two LCD TVs, extra large bed, expansive bathroom, comfortable chairs and a settee as well as free wifi. There was also a safe and nespresso machine. Service was brilliant, the hotel was clean and the food was good. The location was excellent with the TXL airport bus stopping only 100 yards from the hotel. The highlight within the hotel was the massive aquarium which stretched from almost the floor to the ceiling!

I would thoroughly recommend this hotel and will certainly stay there again when I return to Berlin.

This hotel has a really terrific location. It is next to Museum island, shopping, and other attractions.

The hotel was clean, and comfortable and the staff was very friendly. Everyone spoke good English.

The rooms were small, but comfortable.

I can't recommend highly enough the wonderful Radisson SAS Hotel in Berlin. Not only does it have a 25 metre aquarium going through the middle of the hotel, but your room opens on to a vista of 2.500 tropical fish swimming by.

The staff were extremly helpful when I needed somebody to translate for me into German, and the reception staff couldn't have been more helpful. As somebody who very rarely stays at 5 star hotels, I can guarantee there IS a big difference between 3 stars and five. Included was a breakfast that had an enormous v ariety of fare that would appeal to every culinary taste.

It's one hotel I would definatly go back to

nothing to complain: excellent from check-in to check-out!

I stayed at this hotel alone and felt extremely safe. My room was gorgeous with a view of the Cathedral and it had small balcony also. Breakfast was included in my rate and although buffet, was of an extremely high quality. The gym facilities where limited but were of a high standard. I cannot comment on the pool or spa area, but they did look very good. All in all, this hotel was a very good choice. It was close to Alexanderplatz and Hackerst Markt, so was in an excellent location for travelling about. There are some excellent bars and restaurants in the area - Reinhards was an exceptionally good restaurant.

We left our original hotel to switch to the SAS Radisson after the staff treated us like VIP when my husband had a business conference there. I took my 1 year-old daughter to wait in the lobby while my husband finished his event. Without knowing who they were, the Assistant GM and the head of guest services/reservations came over to us to offer coloring paper and pencils, a stuffed bear with an SAS Radisson robe (my daughter still clutches it and we call it her Berlin bear!). They won us over that evening. We went back to the hotel booked by my husband's company and I woke up saying, we're switching to the SAS. They offered us an amazing room and we ate at the breakfast buffet. An example of the service: we asked for a wet, cloth napkin for my daughter as she finished making a mess with her breakfast. The next morning, minutes after sitting down, the waitress brought a wet, cloth napkin in a silver bowl and placed it next to my daughter. It was thoughtful and personal. Between her, the senior staff, the adorable doorman with the curled up, white, mustache, and the cleaning person who cleverly propped up my daughter's teddy bear in her crib, we loved every minute of the fish-filled aquarium lobby and hotel. We have stayed at many hotels around the world and this was one of the most memorable hotel stays of all times! Tell the GM that baby Mia from NY sent you and she will be back as an adult one day.

Cannot praise this hotel highly enough. Service was as you would expect in a 5* hotel, (but sadly do not always find). Staff went out of their way to be helpful and make our stay pleasant. Rooms were good. Location perfect for sightseeing as well as being reasonably convenient to get to conference centre by S Bahn. Breakfast were excellent. Had room over river, wonderful views.

Just returned from a two night stay at this hotel and I have to say I cant fault it at all. I'd read lots of reviews before booking and my expectations were high but it was even better than I'd imagined. I've got to say its one of the most impressive hotel lobbies I've seen, the aquarium is a must see.

We found the hotel staff to be very friendly and helpful throughout our stay and although our room was fairly basic (we had only paid for a basic room) it was modern and very clean. We were on the first floor and were facing on to the main road but couldnt hear any noise from the road at all.

The location is just fantastic. I have to say I didnt realise Berlin was such an enormous city but the Radisson is just in an ideal spot. It was cold and wet while we were there but I could imagine it would be fantastic to sit out and have a drink or meal in the summer by the river.

We ate in the noodle bar for lunch and the food was lovely. We didnt try the other restaurant but breakfast was a great experience but then it always is at Radisson hotels.

The pool is a little on the small side, but the whole leisure facilities are great and so clean.

Overall for the price we paid for this hotel I couldnt have been happier and when we go back to Berlin this will be my first choice of hotel !

Stayed in this hotel 4 nights over Easter 2008. Fabulous location – really couldn’t get any better. Only a 10-15 minute stroll to Brandenburg gate & Reichstag down the beautiful Unter Den Linden. 20-25 minutes to Potsdamer Platz. Alternatively it’s around €8 in a taxi. Metro and Tram services are excellent and close by. Hotel is right adjacent to Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral) and the Museum Island with a huge choice of museums. Hackescher Market with it’s bars and restaurants is only an 5 minute walk away.

Hotel itself is very impressive. Rooms very large with big bathrooms and a walk-in shower (unusual in European Hotels). We had a room facing out towards the aquarium – it’s beautiful to look at the fish from your balcony at night. Although the reception and bar area is below your window you cannot hear a single sound as the very thick, floor to ceiling glass balcony doors are soundproofed. As too are the room doors so you cannot hear any other guests or morning maid service in the hallways. The only downfall of an inner room is that you cannot get fresh air through an open window. If you prefer an outside room ask for one on an upper floor facing towards Berlin Catherdral only some 100 yards away.

Staff are exceptionally helpful and courteous. Breakfast buffet is superb.

There is a very nice Spa in the basement with small pool, sauna, steamroom and other therapy spa options. Be warned – the sauna and steam room does not permit swim wear i.e. it’s nude (and mixed) with a towel for modesty if you prefer.

My only 2 complaints are:-

1. Whilst the aquarium is positioned in the hotel lobby/bar area it is not actually part of the hotel but belongs to the Aqua Dom next door. Thus in order to take a ride in the elevator up through the middle of the huge cylindrical aquarium you must pay an entrance fee to the Aqua Dom which is expensive. Sadly the hotel advertisements give the impression the aquarium is part of the hotel, however you can still enjoy stunning views of the aquarium.

2. The pillows are awful, too soft. Unfortunately the hotel does not offer a pillow service and has no alternative to the ones in the room (I asked and failed). The lack of a pillow service is remarkable for a 5 star hotel.

An absolutely fantastic Hotel! The Radisson is perfectually situated about a 10 minute walk to the Brandenburg Gate (and about a 25 minute taxi to the airport). The hotel is magnificent with and the staff extremely helpful.

Would thoroughly recommend this hotel in terms of location, presentation and the staff.

Chose the Radisson based on TripAdvisor write-ups. It was all we hoped for and more. The location is superb for sights as well as transportation options. The hotel is only a few years old, well maintained and stylish in a modern European sort of way. There is a huge fish tank in the lobby onto which our two double rooms faced. Even without the balcony, one could imagine being in the fish tank. The lobby is quite busy, but with the doors to balcony closed, you heard nothing. Rooms were a decent size, nicely decorated, and well designed, as were the bathrooms. The lobby has a nice bar area. There are several restaurants in the hotel, but they, as well as the breakfast/brunch, are quite expensive.

The bellboy who greated us was delightful and had many helpful tips. The staff at the reception desk were also extremely pleasant. The only staff member with whom we did not have a pleasant experience was the male concierge who often ignored us while he was on his cellphone, with what seemed not to be hotel business, and who was not particularly helpful and at least once downright rude. We did not let this influence our impression of the hotel.

We do highly recommend taking a walking tour with Inside Berlin. If all the tour guides are anything like ours, it will be a fascinating four hour tour. We loved it despite the cold, rainy weather. We also recommend lunch or dinner at the restaurant at the Reichtag where the food is amazing and the view comparable. We also had a great dinner at our tour guide's recommendation at Schwartzwaldstuben in an interesting neighborhood and excellent, well priced German food without tourists and great atmosphere. The chocolate shops that surround the hotel on either side should not be missed, especially the hot chocolate.

Steer clear of the restaurant Borchadt, which despite being recommended to us by friends, and despite having a German relative make the reservation for us in advance, had a rude manager, terrible service and mediocre food despite the high price with the US exchange rate. We were sent to a table in the basement, which looked like a basement, without our reservations being checked (even after protesting), and with open tables upstairs in the historical section.

Overall we had a great trip, taking in many sights, but did not cover everything in four days. Would have liked to add a trip outside the city.

A simply perfect stay in every respect! Excellent quality rooms and hotel, with super friendly staff from bell boy to spa staff. The sea life aquarium in the middle of the reception hall is certainly outstanding. A wide selection of everything you might think of at breakfast. Located next to the Berlin Dom, you can easily reach the famous quarters of Nikolaiviertel and Hackesche Höfe in a few minutes by foot. This is great for going out in the evenings. Funkturm and Rotes Rathaus are just minutes away. Next time we go to Berlin we will certainly book the Radisson again.

Third time was (also) a charm.

We just returned yesterday from our third stay at this very special hotel.

This place is the perfect spot for both children and adults.

We and our children love the pool and the steam room. This is so great and relaxing after a long day of sightseeing.

Be aware of one thing. The sauna and steam room are both for both genders, and you are not allowed to use swimsuits in those. There are private showers in the changing areas, but if your children are not used to seeing naked persons of the opposite gender. You might have a problem since both men and women walk around completely naked in the spa area.

Our room (6163) was an outside room, but located just at the entrance to the covered sidewalk, and with a view to some offices right across the narrow street. Since it was Easter and nobody was at work. We were not that bothered, but try to get a room facing the Alexanderplatz or the Dome.

The room had recently been updated. Everything was spotless and not a crack or chip was to be seen on the furniture or bathroom.

I love the decoration. The rooms are Feng Sui inspired and you just feel comfortable and relaxed in them.

We skipped breakfast. There are a great café (Balzac) right to the left when you exit the hotel, and we love to get our morning coffee there.

We ate one night at the Noodle House and one night at Heat, they are both excellent and and comes highly recommended.

The giant aquarium in the lobby is what makes this hotel truly special. Our children love to ride up and down in the glass elevators and look at all the different fish in the tank.

We went to the Lego Discovery Center. This was great, but only because our children are small. If they are older than 8 I would recommend to save your money and go to the real thing. They actually have a model of the hotel the there, and this is kind of funny for the children to try to find the hotel room on the model.

The one ride they have is for really small children.

great location, food and staff Cant wait to go back

This is a great hotel in a great location, in a great City!

If you arrive at Schoenefeld airport you can get a train from there to Alexanderplatz station for only 2.10 euro and it only takes 20 minutes on the express train. From Alexanderplatz station the hotel is only a 5 minute walk away.

The hotel is located at the end of the Unter Den Linden and beside the Berliner Dom. Its a very central location close to many tourist sites for walking but also close to U & S Bann transport networks for other sites.

The hotel is well worthy of its 4 star status. The rooms are well presented, well equipped but most of all extremely well maintained. The staff were always friendly and willing to help with any request. A special mention is required for the buffet breakfast which runs each morning from 6 to 10.30am. The variety on offer each day is astounding and its all fresh!

It is one of the few hotels in Berlin to have its own swimming pool, which is a great form of relaxation after a hard days sightseeing. You should also try the Noodle restaurant in the hotel (great food at reasonable prices).

I cannot go without mentioning the vast aquarium that is located in the lobby. Check out the pictures in the hotel description as words will not do it justice!!!

We stayed at the SAS Radisson Berlin over half term with our Children aged 10 and 13. Originally had two rooms facing outside as the ones facing the tank are not interconnecting. We were so taken with the Aquarium we asked to move so we could have Aquarium views and the hotel happily moved us to two rooms next door to each other. Good move. It was very peaceful watching the fish and we enjoyed watching the divers feed the fish and clean the tank each morning from about 8am.

Hotel lovely spotless. Breakfast superb lots of choice.

Good location for sightseeing.

We enjoyed a trip on the river spree. If you fancy this option use the boat next to the hotel breakfast room. It was in english and very interesting. We also went on the bus tour which was good to see all the sights but the commentary was disjointed and dull.

We visited the Legoland Discovery centre which is an indoor venue. It was good better for under 10's though.

We liked eating outside at restaurants with heaters the other side of Hakkechermarkt oppsite to the Hagen Das. The food was nice.

We also got reservations to eat at the tv tower's revolving restaurant via the concierge it's busy so worth asking a few days before. The night we went it was foggy but we still went . The Kids loved the fact the restauant revolved. The food was very basic. We were still eating the starters and the main courses arrived ! Without the fog the view would be great.

We went on the Berlin Hi-Flyer ("Welt-Balloon) one of the biggest helium balloons in the world. You silently ascend above the roofs of the capital to an altitude of 450 feet . The balloon is

restrained by a cable attached to the ground. An electric motor pulls you back on the ground . The whole trip took about 20 mins and the view was great.

Overall hotel fab would definately stay again. Berlin is an interesting destination for families lots to see and do.

Stayed in the Radisson SAS from Jan 23 - 26. Got a good deal on a B&B basis through Alpha Rooms. Great location with good transport links.Check-in quick and efficient, all staff very pleasant and helpful. Fantasic hotel, immaculately clean with great care to fine detail. Excellent choice for breakfast from 'made to order' omelettes, full english or continental, all plentiful. Cannot comment on the restaurant meals and we ate out every evening. The main guests at the hotel were mainly business people and seemed to have a lot of conferences going on. As everyone mentiones in their reviews, stands an impressive aquarium in the lobby, which can also be seen from the balconies if you've been allocated within one of the courtyard type rooms. This incidentaly is an aquarium which belongs to the Sea Life next door. Entrance from the Sea Life itself will cost you €16pp, however if you ask one of the hotel staff they can get you in for only €11pp. If you're going to Berlin we would certainly recommend the Radisson.

This hotel is faultless if you are a normal person.

We booked this after the one we had booked, The Grand Hotel Esplande, was having it's leisure facilities refurbished. The hotel didn't tell us about this we picked it up when we were looking at it on Expedia at the very last minute. So thanks for that Expedia!

Anyway the hotel, having not been to Berlin before, I hadn't a clue what or where we were staying. Went on the reviews from this site as always, so here goes,

Bad points - None, as in none at all.

Good points -

Staff - superb. Polite, helpful, etc etc. Spot on.

Food - The Noodle Bar - Excellent. Didnt try the other, Heat or the bar so cannot comment. Also didn't try the breakfast.

Bars - The bar in the atrium is brilliant especially with that aquarium above you! The Aqua Bar downstairs near the Noodle Bar is superb and very Chique. Cocktails are top notch , but they are E10 each on average, Long Island Iced Tea or the Mai Tai or for pure alcohol the St Pauli Killer.

Gym - Brilliant. Went in three times, had it all to ourselves. Treadmills, x trainers, weights, bikes etc all in superb condition.

Pool - Nice with counter current which is a right laugh till you get used to it.

Sauna - Ace, three saunas and like has been said before, they are mixed and you can go in naked, but this explained on all the doors and in the changing rooms.

The massage facilities etc looked nice as well but didnt use them.

The hotel is within two minutes of the u bahn etc and the TV tower.

For a top steak go out of the hotel turn left, and within 100 yards on the left there is a nice restaurant called Block House. Opposite the hotel to the left across the park is a bowling alley, once again this is a nice place not some seedy joint.

The rooms - nice, spotless, with everything you need apart from an iron which is available on request.

Radisson Berlin - superb. Would stay here again without a doubt. The staff were superb as was everything else.

As soon as you enter this hotel the spectacular aquarium towering above the reception and up towards the roof hits you between the eyes. The hotel is stunning in appearance, the rooms are above average - you should be asked for either an internal view of the aquarium or an outside view. If you want an outside view avoids one that overlooks next doors' mall and seek a river of front view.

The best thing about this hotel however is the location. It lies on the river at the end of the main tjhoroughfare Unten Den Linden. Within 5 minutes walk you have two lively pub and bar areas and you are 20 minutes walking distance of the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and a mere 5 minutes fron the giant TV Tower.

For good eating and drinking turn head for the otherside of Hakkechermarkt and the miriad of restaurants and bars serving the student area. Oranienburgerstrasse is the main bar street and try the bar Assel. The food is good and the bar atmospheric. Further up Oranienburgerstrasse is a restaurant called simply the Oranien. The food there is especially good - try the Goulashsuppe - to die for.

Alternatively walk across the park opposite the hotel to the "Nikolaiviertal" area and tucked away next to the old Chuch behind the first street you will find a superb pub called the Zum Nussbaum. This is a gem of an old inn and the visit is well worth it.

The hotel does have its own restaurant and noodle bar but get out and explore.

I stayed at this Hotel based both on these reviews and the fact that I have used this chain before. The hotel is iimpressive in every sense, there is simply nothing to fault. Only a tiny moan is that some rooms do not have a view - and they are overlooked

by offices - but if you are in Berlin you should not be in your room anyway.

The Aquadome is fantastic as are the rooms. The staff without exception were truly great. The hotel is about 5 minutes from nearest U-ban Station, 5 minutes to Dom or TV Tower.

Also there are really interesting shops closeby.

I would certainly stay here again when I next visit Berlin.

What a fabulous hotel this is. Centrally located, professional courteous staff and the rooms were great.

Breakfast outside on the terrace was also a bonus.

Berlin is a fabulous city - can't wait to return.

Excellent hotel - great bedrooms, huge white bathrooms and super staff. High tech hotel with glass elevators and wonderful view of the fish tank from the bar/lobby. Located just 300m from the Christmas markets - would stay again

We had a great stay at the SAS Radisson.

Most rooms either have views of the Aqua Dom, or look out into the city. Our room had an amazing view of the Berlin Dome and the River Spree below. (Had we been a few rooms down we would have been overlooking a construction site) In the mornings, divers can be seen cleaning the Aqua Dom tank with scuba gear and a tiny sponge. The breakfast buffet is enormous. The location is also ideal as everything is walking distance. There is also a great hop-on-off bus tour that stops infront of the hotel. The TXL bus to Tegal Airport also stops on the same block. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Berlin.

I personally found this to be something radically different - how many business hotels have a five-storey fish tank with 3,000 fish ! This is a wonderful feature and part of a business tie-up with the Sea Life aquarium next door. I spent hours mesmerised by it and developed a crick in the neck

This hotel is not just a "one trick pony". I found the whole ambience delightful modern and elegant. Staff genuinely helpful and friendly. Choices and quality in Noodle Asian themed restaurant good and excellent value. Breakfast way above average and better than most other Radisson properties in Europe. Location slap bang in the middle of all the shopping and sights in Berlin.

I found the standard room to be generous and well equipped and unlike may properties these days - reasonable wardrobe space. Sound insulation between rooms is good

Two very minor gripes

1) Service in Atrium lobby bar a little slow and haphazard

2) Constant problems with the key cards - also reported by other guests. It is not funny failing to get into your room late at night and then having to deal with a very busy reception to sort it out. For a modern high-tech operation they really need to address this problem

However, verdict - wonderful, different, impressive relaxing

I would go again and recommentd you do too !

This place looked too good to be true when I booked it but reality was everything I'd hoped for. It's a totally nice, modern, clean, and efficient hotel in a superb location. The hotel has a huge atrium with what's basically a massive fish tank that rises up from over the bar to the roof. The reception was very fast and friendly ans we were quickly on our way to our room. All the public areas were absolutely spotless and had the appearance of a brand new hotel that had just been created for a style magazine photoshoot. The rooms were a good size and again very modern and sleek in style - a good sized LCD TV, nice furniture, very effective a/c, tea/coffee maker, wireless access, plenty of desk space and a massive bed. Everything was shiny and spotless. The bathroom was also superb if a little on the small side - definitely a one person at a time bathroom.

Prices in the bar were very good - especially coming from the UK - and the happy hour was a fantastic deal. We ate at the Noodle Bar and it too was great value for money. I don't like eating breakfast in hotels and there were plenty of nearby alternatives.

All the staff we dealt with were friendly, helpful, and efficient.

The location of the hotel was perfect. Close to just about all the main sightseeing places and a pleasant walk, or cheap taxi ride, through the parks to KaDeWe and all the main shopping areas.

Next time I'm in Berlin this hotel will be top of my list.

stayed here Feb 04 , the rooms are modern of great quailty, breakfast a normal radisson deal, would stay here again. close to rail station with diection conncetion to the airport. would recommend

This hotel was picked by a friend for location and comfort. It was everything a 5 star hotel should be and more! We stayed in a Business Suite. Huge bathroom and bed plus work desk and internet connection. Great view of the river.

This hotel has an excellent location close to all the mayor sights in the Mitte area of Berlin. You practically have walking distance to the mayor attractions Unter den Linden, Brandenburger Tor, Alexanderplatz etc. Its also in a quiet and nice neighbourhood without too much traffic or noise.

The hotel is very modern and stylish. One can see that they have put great effort on the design.

The room we were offered had a lovely balcony with a view overlooking Berlin, the Tv tower, the Spree river.

The rooms are a bit larger than average and have a very modern clean design. I would gladly recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to Berlin.

I have lived in Berlin for 18 months and have passed the bland facade many times, noting only its prime location on the banks of the Spree, across from the Berliner Dom. I had never considered staying there (I have had to stay in hotels in between long-term apartments) until I read the reviews here and found a great rate.

Wow! What a gem, especially for tourists.

I stayed ina Business Class room for 159 EUR. The upgrade from 119 got me free internet access, free pay movies, bathrobe and slippers, free newspaper, prime Dom view, Nespresso maker, and an iron and pants press. You'd have to make the call yourself.

At the lower rate, in particular, the hotel represents outstanding value. Non-suite rooms are 27 sq m (standard and business are the same) and don't feel crowded at all, thanks to very clever room design.

The shower is a bath/shower combination. If you need a walk in, you might want to double check.

Had dinner at hEat, described as Fusion. I stuck to the Indian submenu, which was high-quality, but underspiced (i.e., mainstream), with a limited menu. Great service, though, and reasonable prices.

The lobby is dominated by the huge aquarium rising through the center, which (as long as you never consider what might happen if it breaks) is a fun change from the norm. It does bring a lot of tourists off the street who just want a peek, rather than paying admission around the corner to ride up the center of the aquarium in a slow lift. Those crowds, however, are fully blocked off from the lobby, so noise is kept down.

It is, however, a large hotel, so don't expect boutique charm and great people watching in the lobby.

For a tourist, the location is outstanding. You are across the river from Museum Insel, and on the road that becomes Unter den Linden. (Tip: The 100 and 200 buses, which run across the city and provide a penny-pinching alternative to a city tour bus, stop right out front. If you want a quick shuttle along Unter den Linden -- stay, two stops to get to Friedrichstrasse -- ask for a "kurzstrecke" ticket from the bus driver. At 1.10 or 1.20 EUR, it's half the price of a normal AB ticket and lets you go six bus stops in one direction. Nice trick if you're feet are starting to give out).

The hotel is also directly across from the Fernsehrturm (TV Tower) at Alexanderplatz, and an easy walk to Hackeschermarkt and the hipper areas of Mitte.

In the other direction, Gendamenmarkt is also an easy walk. There are several good, upscale restaurants here including what I think is the original Lutter & Wegner and a very nice Italian restaurant Buca di Beppo.

Underground parking with direct access by elevator from the lobby is available at normal parking garage rates (which aren't too bad in Berlin).

We stayed at this hotel for a weekend, and it was the best hotel i have ever been to. The rooms either faced outwards into the central foyer of the hotel - where there is a HUGE aquarium - ours was one of these rooms and it was fantastic. The hotel is also in a great location, the rooms are clean, modern/minimalist and have everything you could need. The breakfast was also good, but we didnt eat in the restaurant. There is a spa/pool in the basement. The huge aquarium is the best thing about the hotel, it really made our trip.

Impressive hotel. Aquarium, helpful staff, pool, outsude brakfast with the great view, etc. Plus outside room with the small balcony, everything was superb.

Very nice hotel with an awesome aquarium in the atrium lobby, cylinder shaped and about five stories high. Beautiful design in the rooms as well as in the common areas. Small gym and pool, three different saunas (however, the steam sauna out of work when I wanted to use it). Not so reliable electronic key cards for room and elevator...

Our room had a view of the aquarium’s central fish tank so hours of free entertainment was assured. In the morning I watched the divers doing the cleaning! Room had plenty of storage and bath with shower over. I like the way the door can close on the WC too.

Staff are helpful and friendly and clearly used to us British visitors! I think we will keep coming as they provide a kettle and tea! Breakfast was a good spread of all the usual fruits, cold meat/cheese etc and they made very nice omelettes too. Soya milk and Activia yogurts plus a grinder for your muesli ingredients completed my idea of a great breakfast.

Had an evening meal in the noodle bar but sushi was very unexciting as they seem not to do a mixed plate and not a good wine list at all so I was disappointed. Pricy too but lots of alternatives round about.

Much more fun to sit around the fish tank and drink sekt whilst watching amazed tourists come in to see it.

If the sales are on just make sure you get to Kaufhof in Alexander platz as bargains are great in women's clothes :).

Just had a fabulous weekend in Berlin and loved the Radisson. We had a business class room which overlooked the river and the cathereral. The room was very clean with all the usual amenities..iron, board, lovely toiletries and unusually for Germany an esspresso coffee machine.

The fish tank is amazing and we enjoyed a lovely breakfast in the atrium watching the beautiful fish and laughed when the divers enter the tank to clean the glass.

The HEat restaurant is a little basic, but then not too expensive either, there is a strange Indian fusion theme to the restaurant. The service from the reception to the bar and restaurant staff was very attentive and extremely friendly.

If there were any negatives they would be-

As business class you get free pay movies, however none of these were in English so there is little point in this.

We were offered free newspapers each day, we actually only got one on Saturday and this was an American paper not an English one.

Only one thing annoyed me over the weekend. Coming in on Saturday night after a night out we decided to go down to the cocktail lounge for cofffee and brandies. I suppose its partly our fault for just ordering and not checking the price but we were charged €15 each for the brandies, in anyones book this is taking the mick....... I dont mind paying extra for a special room or extras but I hate being ripped off and this was stopped me awarding this hotel a 5, the cocktail lounge was quiet...no wonder

We visit Berlin regularly, it's a great city, and we have stayed in many different hotels there.

We chose the Radisson this time as it’s location was very convenient for activities and for visiting friends in Mitte.

I was also interested to see the Aquarium, having glimpsed it through the hotel foyer on a previous occasion in Berlin and having read reviews on trip advisor.

It really is spectacular and makes this the most unique hotel foyer and bar area I think I have ever been in. It’s particularly funny to watch the aqua dome visitors going up and down in the lift inside the tank, you wonder if they are watching the fish or if the fish are watching them.

I had booked via the hotel web site as this offered me the best deal. It was the Easter weekend and I noticed that the rates went up steadily for the same rooms so I would book early if possible.

The choice of queen rooms was restricted, most of this size of room seems to be in a twin configuration, or they are smoking rooms.

I phoned the hotel and they arranged for us to have a non-smoking queen room, even though the web site said there were non available, they reconfigured a twin room and were very helpful.

If possible try to get a room with a view of the aquarium or one with a view of the cathedral, our room looked out onto Alexander platz which is fine just not as unusual.

The room was smaller than other hotel rooms we have had in Berlin but the storage space was adequate and the bathrooms were clean, modern and bright.

The staff were all very helpful, we ate in the bar and in the Aqua lounge, one thing is the choice of food in these two areas is the same and very restricted for vegetarians, but the main restaurants seem to have a very extensive menu.

The location is very good for Mitte, river trips, Unter den linden and the museum island.

The gym facilities are good, with a small but nice swimming pool, three different types of sauna or steam room and a good range of spa treatments.

A note for anyone of a shy disposition, as in many places in Europe, the sauna and steam room areas are not gender specific and they encourage you not to wear your bathing suits.

I would recommend this hotel, it’s friendly, unusual, modern and well positioned for tourists, but it is certainly not a budget option and you can find bigger queen/king sized rooms elsewhere

We just stayed three nights at the Radisson SAS in Berlin and have not regretted the choice at all. We chose the business rooms which was absolutely worth it since it came with some extras such as amazing view and a small balcony.

The location next to the Museumsinsel and Alexanderplatz is just perfect, buses 100 and 200 bring you quickly anywhere.

The room itself has a good size, though not huge, the same goes for the bathroom. The lobby with the amazing Aquarium has been praised numerous times already here and is really a nice attraction.

Service was friendly, efficient and the breakfast buffet was well appointed and tasty with mixed hot and cold food available.

The only minus points I would give to the wellness area which for a 5 Star Hotel should be better maintained, the steam room seemed mouldy. There was also no jacuzzy which many guests would appreciate after a long walk in town.

The hotel best feature is in my opinion, the location. It is really in the center of everything. Furthermore it has the very trendy hotel lounge. We had a room with view to the Dom. Fabulous, ask for such a room. Clean,VERY trendy,hip,centrally BUT expensive. that is it

Stayed for three nights. At the bar the burger was a little bit less warm than expected, but still eaten by me. I didn't complain but gave feedback because they've asked for it - They did not charge it! Very nice!

Lobby is a little bit cool like a railway station, not good if you expect to sit there for a time to read a book etc.

Rooms seem to depend, wether you have a few outside or inside, which could be a little bit depressing I think.

Good hotel,

Verry nice modern hotel in a good location. Room ok, smaller than the room we had in the Marriott Berlin. Breakfast was verry nice. One can have breakfast on the terras overlooking the river Spree. Can recomend the hotel

I have to agree with the traveller from Ft. Worth, who wrote about the Radisson SAS in Berlin.

We stayed in august for 7 nights, and throughout the stay the service and the maidservice were so inconsistent, that it just did not feel like a 5-star hotel.

From the arrival, where our business-class room didn´t have a balcony as promissed, to the "morning"paper that arrived at 10 o´clock(4 out of 7 days. 3 days it it didn´t arrive at all). I had to ask for the coffee for the in-room Nespresso maschine, fruit-plate was left to rot beside the bed, the flower in the bathroom got so "tired" it fell asleep down the side of the vase and was laying on the sink, ect. I got the feeling, that they just didn´t care at this hotel.

I will go back to Berlin for New Years, but i will stay somewhere else.

I just got back from a four day girls-only break to this hotel; never been to Berlin before but must say that the Radisson is in a great location. It was just around the corner from a major shopping centre and within walking distance to museums, monuments and sites of interest!Hotel looks great on the outside, and the reception area with its giant indoor aquarium is amazing but thats where it stops. Our party had booked two twin rooms with adjoining doors but when we arrived at 12.30, we were told we had to wait till 3pm as the adjoining rooms were not available. We waited till 3pm but then were promptly told that the rooms were still not ready so we must wait till 5pm. As we were so tired we decided to just take two rooms on the same floor instead but were disappointed as this was not what we booked. We were then given the keys by the receptionist and made to find the rooms by ourselves. We were not told anything about the facilities in the hotel or even told when and where breakfast was served. Then when we got to the rooms the 'twin rooms' consisted of two single beds pushed together to form a double. They were not even separated for our arrival; when we did pull them apart the headboard did not extend long enough and so we barely got them a foot apart. Every morning the cleaning lady would then push the beds together again despite our obvious wishes to keep them apart. The rooms were more 3/4 star standard than 5. They were very small and there were no robes or slippers, no bottled water, turn down services or even biscuits with the tea and coffee. All these you would expect in a 5 star hotel, especially as we had paid 5 star rates. Downstairs, the restaurants and bars were overpriced by cheaper Berlin standards. The Thai restaurant was lovely but the Heat restaurant was a bit of a disaster. I ordered Monkfish and got three tiny separate pieces of rather mangy looking fish, no bigger than three chunks of scampi; it was fatty, veiny and poorly cooked, I couldn't even eat two bites of it. Very disappointing for a five star restaurant. The spa area was however lovely and I got a great massage for €40! There were definitely good and bad points about this hotel but overall I would rate it as fairly average. I would definitely try to find a hotel in a similar location, but if you are going to pay for a five star then I wouldn't go with the Radisson.

Very happy with hotel location. Very happy with the overall feel of the hotel. Room lovely, great view. Perfect for the first two days!

Booked HEat Retaurant for Sat night. Table for 2, gave room number etc but a table for 4 was prepared. We felt like it was our mistake. Ok we were given a choice of tables but not a choice in waiters !!. While the guy tried he was a trainee and it showed.

We were very happy with the food but when we asked for an additional side oder to go with the main course we waited 15/20 mins. The waiter was busy taking other orders serving tables etc, but he was over stretched. When the side order eventually came it was not exactly what we ordered. It was a mixture. The moment was lost !

We went to the lounge for a night cap - no harm done, these things happen !! We had a drink and decided that we would have another. Approx. 20 mins after we ordered the drink we gave up. The waitress was a very nice girl but said that it was very busy and apologised. There was one person sitting at the bar and maybe 6 to 8 others in the lounge area.

We are very slow to complain (see my other reviews of other hotels) but I'm afraid we were disapointed.

I had expected more from this hotel. It is well situated and has an impressive lobby, but the room was a little small with a tiny bathroom. When I returned my main course in the restaurant because it was unacceptable (lobster the size of a prawn), they still expected me to pay for it. Had to talk to the manager to sort that out. Also upon check-out, they got the costs of my stay wrong, trying to charge me €200 more then Radisson reservations had booked the room at. Luckily I had a printout of my confirmation. The lobby staff where not all that helpful, they couldn’t tell me how to turn out an annoying light in my room, or the cost of the movie service. All in all not the usual Radisson service. Have to note though that the doorman was VERY HELPFUL.

The location of this hotel is wonderful. Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and historic sights. My room was well appointed. I do wish that the staff were more accomodating. I didn't have any bottled water left in the fridge in my room and so I went down to the bar that is just off the main lobby and asked for a glass of water. I was told to "Sit down and we will bring it to you." I did just that, but no one ever came to bring me the glass of water. I then walked over to the front desk, and requested that some bottled water be brought up to my room from room service. It didn't come, so I then had to leave the hotel, walk to a restaurant up the street, where they sold me some bottled water, that I brought back to my room. My room was not cleaned until very late in the day even though I had the "Please clean my room" sign hung on my door since early morning. In short, if the service at this hotel were up to par, it would be a good choice. Because I couldn't even get a glass of water or a bottle of water at this hotel, I will look elsewhere for my next stay. Oh, and on check out, they had charged me for the bottled water that they did not bring me, so of course, I protested , and they reluctantly took it off of my bill.

We booked our stay for the Easter weekend in a standard room. The hotel is very centrally situated and has a wow factor in the reception atrium with its awe-inspiring aquadrome. This is normally a pay-to-see commercial attraction separate from the hotel, and it has the unfortunate disadvantage of constantly crowding the lobby with passing pedestrians having a free look from the hotel side.

Our room was adequate if a little small but was clean and well presented. Our stay entitled us to a bottle of champagne on arrival in the room, but this turned out to be a bottle of German sekt when it arrived. It took a telephone call from us to the manager before room service would replace it with the genuine article.

Dinner on the first night in the restaurant H-eat was less than expected. The food was disappointing in presentation and flavour and our main dishes achieved an unusual condition in that they were both over-cooked and cold. Our disapointment was compounded with the arrival of the bill €146 for just 2 courses and wine. Indeed one of the most consistent things with this hotel is its high prices for less than perfect drinks, food and service. Drink prices in the reception bar were high by comparrison with other 5 star Berlin hotels with which we are familiar.

Breakfast had to be queued for and it is not ideal to be given the option of breakfast in the reception atrium while being gawped at by tourists along with the fish!

One very unpleasant experience in both the restaurant and the lobby bar area was the mass of fruit flies that became a constant and annoying nuisance. Perhaps the hotel will try to remove the nuisance at some stage - certainly staff seemed not to care.

The main issue with the hotel is it's 5 star status. I would question any establishment who uses this label while not providing basic 5 star amenities in rooms. No bathrobes or slippers, no mineral water, no CD player, one towel per guest per day, no turn-down service, and poor quality toiletries and absence of simple items such as cotton buds, nail files and hair conditioner. Needless to say, all higher-price rooms offer these but as the place isn't cheap to begin with and it claims to be 5 star why the difference between this and other 5 star operations in Berlin?

I do not find a large fish tank sufficient reason to go back and if I ever see another fruit fly it'll be too soon!