The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin

Location
This urban hotel is located approximately 2 miles from the tourist heart of Berlin. It is 15 miles to the nearest lake, and the edge of a forest can be reached within 7 miles. The riverbank is a quarter mile away. Public transportation options (rail, bus) are within about 250 yards. The nearest train station is around 1 miles away. Berlin - Tegel (TXL) Airport is located about 4 miles away.

Facilities
The hotel welcomes guests in a 12-story building with an elevator and 303 rooms. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. A coat check, a safe and a currency exchange service are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on vacation. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the parking lot. Other services include room service and a laundry service. Bicycle storage is available to guests. There is a bike rental service as well.

Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. A fully-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, mini fridge, microwave and tea/coffee station, as well as a complete set of utensils, is a standard feature. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a CD player, a DVD player and WiFi are provided as well. Guests will also find slippers in their rooms. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
The pleasantly heated water of the indoor pool area guarantees comfortable swimming. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. Recreational activities and facilities at the hotel include cycling/mountain biking, a gym, a spa, a sauna and massage treatments or, for a fee, a solarium.

Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. A bed and breakfast package can be booked. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Dinner options include à la carte and a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.