Ritz Carlton Berlin

The RitzCarlton Berlin is located in the Potsdamer Platz and across the street from the Sony Center.  The hotel is also conveniently located close to a metro station so exploring the city is an easy task.

Potsdamer Platz during the day

Potsdamer Platz at night

I booked the room through Virtuoso, whose benefits include an upgraded room based upon availability, 4:00 PM late-check out, breakfast daily at Brasserie Dubrosses, and Club access.  Normally, Virtuoso benefits will include a $100 food or spa credit at Virtuoso properties, including those participating in the Virtuoso program, so having Club access is a bonus.  An offer is usually made at Ritz Carlton properties to upgrade to having Club access for at least a $100 per day, so this is a bonus.

Entrance

As you approach the hotel, there are no less than three doormen to greet you.  The front desk is to the right.  Check-in was somewhat slow as the front desk agents take their time with each guest explaining all features of the hotel.

Deluxe Room

I was immediately recognized as a Ritz Carlton Platinum member and all benefits were explained.  I was upgraded to a Deluxe Room with a view overlooking Potsdamer Platz.

Bathroom

Tub

Shower

Toilet

Upon entering the room, the bathroom is located to the right.  The bathroom is very large with a separate tub and shower.  The toilet is enclosed with a glass door.  There are two sinks with sufficient counter space.  There are Ritz Carlton branded toiletries.

Hallway/Closet

There is a large free standing closet along the hallway that leads to the bedroom.

Luggage Rack/Dresser/Suit Hanger

Upon entering the bedroom, there is a luggage rack to the left along with a dresser, TV and coat hanger.

Desk

There is a small glass surfaced desk with plenty of room for getting some work done.

Sitting Area

Next to the desk is a sitting area with ottoman and small coffee table.

Macarons

Champagne

There was a welcome amenity of macarons, which were delicious and a half bottle of Moet champagne.

Bed

The King bed comes with a ton of pillows and is super soft and extremely comfortable. 

Light Controls

The light controls are conveniently located right next to the bed.

There ample outlets in the room which makes charging all electronic gadgets very easy.  The air conditioner is not the best, as the room never got very cool.  Based upon my experience, this seems to be the norm in Europe.

The Club is spacious with several booths and tables along with a lounging area.  The Club attendants are pleasant and there to help.  The food offerings are not great unfortunately.  Sandwiches often contained hard and stale bread, as if they had been sitting out for a while.  There was usually one hot option such as soup.  The quality and quantity of food was definitely not enough to make a meal.

The breakfast buffet (38 Euros) at Brasserie Dubrosses was large and had many choices.  Hot options included eggs benedict, pancakes, French Toast, bacon, sausage, beans and an omelet station.  There are a wide variety of meats, smoked fish, and cheese, along with a plethora of different fruit and more bread choices than many bakeries.  Other options included yogurt, pastries and museli.

Given its convenient location and service, I would definitely stay here again if traveling to Berlin.  Although I don’t think the Club access is worth it if having to pay, booking through Virtuoso is almost a must given the great benefits.