Like another reviewer (who must have attended the same conference?), this was my second stay at Residenz Berlin, and my enthusiasm only grows for the place. It truly feels like a home for me in Berlin.

Affordable rate. Helpful, attentive, and kind staff. Charming rooms, if small, give the whole hotel a special feeling. Very convenient to Ku'damm, Savigny Platz, and there must be 12 restaurants on Meinekestrasse alone. Free wifi and newspapers.

I had booked for five nights, but in the middle of my stay I decided to travel to Prague for two nights and needed to cancel two of my five nights with them. They gave me no problems whatsoever.

I look forward to returning!

I returned to the Residenz for another conference nearby for 4 nights because of its excellent location, value etc. The room was comfortable and the staff friendly.
You get the best deal booking direct and do not have to pre pay if you arrive by 1800. It's also worth downloading their iPhone app which is useful and has a coupon for a large bottle of water in your room and a drink in the bar. There is wifi downstairs and free Internet access via Ethernet cables in the rooms which is fast though using a cable is a pain (you got the codes and cable from reception). Breakfast is good, but if you're in a hurry you can get a decent sandwich or pastry and a coffee for much less in the coffee bar next to Lidl which is just up the street. This is a good option for stocking up on drinks as the mini bar is pricey.

The hotel is full of charm. Extremely good location - close to K-dam and good restaurants on the street Meinekengstrasse (two minutes). The different breakfast alternatives confirmed the charm as well as the rooms and the service from the reception. One extra feature was the free internet!

This hotel certainly has charm and personality-dark wood, flourishes, rich colors. The room key was attached to a huge brass piece-also charming but heavy to tote around during all-day sightseeing. The hotel was a little run-down and promised wi-fi access didn't work during my entire stay-I had to use the public computer in a small room next to the kitchen that was dark and smelly. Its location is very convenient as it's close to bus lines and major subway stops; it's on a quiet street off the main, bustling, shopping drag of Ku'damm. There are a flight of stairs and elevators, a small restaurant and a seating area with newspapers. Staff were courteous and helpful with directions. I stayed in two rooms. I loved how spacious the first room was, and the tall curtains and windows that opened out into a quiet courtyard. The mattress was old and caved in the middle, causing a backache. The bathroom was small and clean, but the shower head didn't stay put and was difficult to use. The second room was on the topmost floor and featured large skylights above the bed that swung open; I heard birds singing to welcome the dawn. The mattresses were newer and more supportive, but this room heated up quickly on sunny days and filled up with cigarette smoke from nearby rooms. The bathroom was also very clean. Overall, I enjoyed some features but would not stay here again.