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Sofitel Berlin Gendarmenmarkt

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<p>The Sofitel Berlin Gendarmenmarkt's unassuming façade gets lost amid the 18th- and 19th-century pomp of Mitte, the historic center of Berlin. But once you enter the marble-and-glass lobby, the hotel reveals itself as a sleek alternative to the gilded palaces off Unter den Linden. The 92 rooms and suites manage a sharp spareness that doesn't skimp on luxury: beds are piled with thick eiderdown duvets, and the monochrome bathrooms are amply sized; many have both bathtubs and shower stalls. In some of the rooms, balconies take full advantage of the surrounding neighborhood's architectural splendor, affording views of the colonnaded cupola of the Französischer Dom.</p>

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From Travel + Leisure , MAR 2007

Check into one of Berlin's new boutique hotels, such as the Dorint Sofitel am Gendarmenmarkt, whose central location, stark but elegant rooms, and excellent restaurant make up for its charmless exterior. ...MORE>>

– Claire Downey Berlin&#8217;s Culture Club

From Travel + Leisure , MAR 2004

The building is a classic example of Plattenbau, the functionalist Modernism favored by the East German regime, but the interior is sleekly up-to-date...MORE>>

– Suzannah Lessard Capital Gains

Last updated March 2007