On Budapester Straße, next to the zoo, the Hotel InterContinental Berlin is a 5-star hotel from the IHG group with a gym, a restaurant and a very wide breakfast choice. It is a good fit if you want to stay in the west of the city, between Kurfürstendamm and the Tiergarten.
Location and getting around
The address is Budapester Str. 2. The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, at the start of Kurfürstendamm, is about a 10-minute walk away, and Zoologischer Garten station about 15. It is roughly 35 minutes on foot to Potsdamer Platz and about 40 to the Brandenburg Gate, so for the historic centre you may prefer public transport.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms and suites have air conditioning and a private bathroom, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. According to the hotel, there is a sun terrace with city views, a fitness centre and a 24-hour reception with concierge.
The restaurant serves German and international cuisine. Breakfast covers almost any diet: continental, American, buffet, and full English or Irish, plus vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free versions.
Who it suits
- If you follow a particular diet and want breakfast sorted without leaving the hotel.
- If you are travelling for work and need a reception open at any hour.
- If you are travelling with children and plan to visit the zoo.
- If you are comparing 5-star hotels in western Berlin.
Good to know
You can go to your room from 15:00 and must leave it before 12:00. You need to tell the hotel your arrival time in advance. At check-in you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.