Review: Berlin Marriott Hotel (Panoramic Executive Room, Lounge Access)

The Berlin Marriott Hotel is a modern and comfortable hotel with convenient public transport access. Located near Potsdamer Platz station, the hotel is served by Regional, S-Bahn and U-Bahn train services in the German capital. It is also a 10-minute walk from the Brandenburg Gate and a short distance from the Mall of Berlin. Other major hotels like the Ritz Carlton and Grand Hyatt are also in the same Potsdamer Platz area.

The 379-room Berlin Marriott Hotel at Potsdamer Platz

Originally opened in 2004 and having been refurbished in 2013 and 2020, the modern hotel has 379 rooms across 10 floors. Three in-house dining options are available, namely the all-day restaurant Midtown Grill, The Big Dog, and the Lobby Lounge.

Check-in

Passing through the large revolving doors leads guests to the check-in desks and concierge. The hotel has a central atrium overlooked by all 10 floors. It houses the Lobby Lounge which gives it a lively but not chaotic atmosphere in the evenings.

Hotel atrium housing the Lobby Lounge

View of the atrium from the upper floors

The room was ready when I arrived at around 10 am. Platinum elite members are invited to choose between a $10 F&B voucher and 1,000 points. Breakfast in the main restaurant is not available as a welcome benefit.

Four elevators, operated by a keycard, serve the hotel's 10 floors. A separate, single elevator serves the pool and gym in the basement.

Hotel elevator

Hallway to guest rooms

Panoramic Executive Room

The room types available at the Berlin Marriott are:

• Deluxe Room (1 King or 2 Doubles)
• Panoramic Room (1 King or 2 Doubles)
• Superior Room (1 King)
• Executive Room (1 King or 2 Doubles)
• Panoramic Executive Room (1 King or 2 Doubles)
• Executive Suite (1 King)
• Capital Suite (1 King)

Standard Deluxe rooms are 32 sqm (144 sqft) in size, with the Superior room being slightly larger at 35 sqm. Panoramic-type rooms are located on the upper floors and feature a city view. Executive-level rooms are located on floors 9 and 10 and also include lounge access. The Executive and Capital suites are much larger at 64 sqm and 158 sqm respectively.

I stayed at a Panoramic Executive Room which features a city view and lounge access. All rooms include minibars, coffee makers and hairdryers as standard features. Amenities like in-room slippers had to be requested.

The Panoramic Executive Room

A comfortable king bed

USB sockets made charging convenient, and the air-conditioning controls were easy to use. Unfortunately, the 55-inch TV did not allow casting. Upon checking with hotel staff, I learnt that this function was not available, which was slightly disappointing for a hotel with a recent refurbishment.

55-inch flatscreen TV

Full height windows

The bathroom was clean and large. The standing shower seems disproportionately small, with a long and narrow layout in what could previously have been a bathtub.

A clean bathroom

Toilet

Bath amenities were supplied by the sleep, skin and body care brand This Works.

Bath amenities by This Works

Executive Lounge

The executive lounge is located on the top floor of the hotel (level 10) and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area. Breakfast, afternoon snacks, hot/cold food and evening cocktails are available at designated times in the day. Self-service coffee, soda, juices, crisps and candy are also available at all times. The staff at the lounge are attentive and polite.

The executive lounge at the Berlin Marriott Hotel

The breakfast spread is obviously smaller than what is available at Midtown Grill (which would cost 36 Euros per person) but is decent with some hot and cold selection, although the items seem to be the same every day.

Breakfast at the executive lounge

A small selection of hot and cold food is also available from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with a varied selection on different days.

Cold appetizers and desserts

Pre-dinner at the executive lounge

Alcoholic drinks (wine and beer) are available for a good 5.5 hours between 5:30 pm and 11:00 pm. While this is quite a generous duration, there are no spirits available.

Tea and wine selection

Beer on tap and bottled drinks

Some FAQs are as follows:

What are the opening hours of the Executive Lounge?

• The lounge is open from 6:00 am to midnight daily.

What time is breakfast at the Executive Lounge?

• The lounge is open for breakfast from 6:30 am to 10:30 am Mondays to Fridays, and 7:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays.

What time is evening food and drinks at the Executive Lounge?

• The lounge serves evening hot and cold food from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
• Alcoholic drinks comprising of wine and beer are available from 5:30 pm until 11:00 pm.

Where is the Executive Lounge located?

• It is located on the 10th floor. Access is by keycard.

Who can access the Executive Lounge?

• Guests staying in executive rooms and suites are able to access the Executive Lounge.
• Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite members and above staying at the hotel can also access the lounge with one additional guest.

Pool and Gym

The Berlin Marriott has an indoor pool in the basement, alongside separate rooms housing a sauna and infrared seats. The opening hours of the swimming pool are 6:00 am to 11:00 pm daily. The pool is heated and towels are provided.

Indoor swimming pool

A 24-hour fitness centre is also available for guests. It is a good size although there are no windows since it is underground.

Marriott fitness centre

Strength and cardio equipment

Free weights

Towels and Brita water dispenser

Impression

The hotel benefits from well refurbished rooms although more smart features like would be appreciated in 2024. The lounge is decent with reliable service while the fitness centre is well-equipped. Its convenient location near the train station offering connections to Regional, S and U lines is a good plus point.

A close alternative is the JW Marriott Berlin, which is a conversion from Hotel Berlin Central District that is due to complete renovations in 2025. The JW Marriott is a larger hotel with eight dining venues and 505 rooms, all of which are due to be fully renovated. Until then, it remains to be seen whether the JW or Marriott will be preferable.

Till next time!

Berlin Marriott Hotel is located at Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1, Berlin, Berlin, Germany, 10785