We booked this hotel through lastminute.com and was amazed at the cheap deal that we got - we paid about £160 for 2 nights. The hotel is 5* and is completely luxurious - very modern and swanky. It seems to cater mainly for the business end of the market and we felt like a couple of scruff bags trotting in... more

If you like bland, you are on business and expenses this is probably for you. Otherwise we found it disappointing. First the good bit:the waiting staff and food are excellent and reasonably priced for a 5*. We stay in Berlin 4/5 times a year. Last we had a quite exceptional fixed price lunch at the Esplanade (Euros70). ..though we only... more

Berlin is a big city made up of a series of smaller areas, which means location of hotel can be critical. The Esplanade is a very attractive, well modernised hotel, with good-sized rooms. The only downside is that it isn't actually in one of the major tourist districts, which can equally work in its favour! The Esplanade is a 10... more

A good deal overall. The hotel is centrally located, in a quiet neighbourhood along the canal, about a 15-minute walk from Potzdamer Platz and 20 minutes from the Brandenburg Gate. Rooms are spacious, very clean and modern. Only complaint is the staff were a bit cold -- the service was not up to par for a hotel of this class.... more

During Easter 2008, my wife and I spent a week in Berlin at the Esplanade. It was an excellent experience. In particular, the wellness department was perfect. A nice pool and three different saunas. Adding a fitness room and the possibility to have different massage treatments (extra charge) gives you the basis for a very relaxing experience. We visited the... more

Fantastic value for money, Great rooms, great facilities and the staff were very helpful. The only thing was the drinks/cocktails were a bit pricey &1l bottle of water 10 euro, but dont let that put you off, just have one nightcap!. (watch out for naked germans in the mixed sauna) more

This is a modern hotel in a good location. My double room was huge and furnished to a very high standard. The only thing missing was a kettle but they brought one when requested. Polite and helpful staff Food good for a hotel, especially breakfast, and service excellent. Would definitely stay again. more

This is a good quality business hotel with all the amenities you would expect for a hotel of its class. Unfortunately it has all the charm of a car park. more

I stayed in the hotel from 23-24 December. An excellent stay, nice spa, good food, very friendly staff and quite affordable. Check all the websites for offers, the prices I found varied 40 EUR per night. The hotel is in a quiet zone in the centre of Berlin, 15 min. walk to Potsdammer Platz with e.g. the Neue Nationalgalerie and... more