Stayed for a whole week, and can't complain at all. Location's great, close to subway station, shopping area, easy walking distance to excellent restaurants, etc. Some might consider it being away from all the "main areas" but that is NOT TRUE. It is so excellently located, there is really nothing to complain about. Great buffet in the morning, nice staff, wonderful patio out in the back...would definitely recommend it to everyone!!!

Just back from six nights at the Mercure Checkpoint Charlie, in Room 706 (same as Little Cupcakes, May 2, 2008, review).

Big room, more like a suite. Hideous colour scheme, royal blue chairs and orange carpet, but that's the only criticism. Excellent bathroom, with separate toilet. Everything spotlessly clean.

Helpful staff. Free internet access in the lobby. We didn't want the full buffet breakfast for 18 Euros, so they provided juice, rolls and coffee for 5 Euros.

The location is excellent, about a two-minute walk from Stadtmitte subway station on Friederichstrasse, where two lines intersect.

Altogether, much better than we expected.

We recently stayed at this hotel upon the recommendation of trip advisor. I can't say enough about how friendly the staff was. They were nice and helpful. The rooms were extra large and very clean. We had a suite for three people-a nice surprise because we were expecting a 3rd bed to be a sofa. The only surprise was the breakfast which we thought came with the room but it was 18 euros extra. That was our fault for not asking. However, the breakfast was a good value for they had a large selection of meats, cheese, pastries, again with a very friendly staff. The location which is one reason why I selected this hotel to begin with was excellent. Only a 5 min. walk to check point Charlie and the hop on hop off bus which I highly recommend. Also close to the metro station. Overall the best hotel we have ever stayed at in Europe.

This hotel has so many positive reviews I saw little choice but to stay here. Especially given the excellent price. But I will say it was more three star in areas than the four they showed on their door.

The staff were overly friendly professional. Up there with the best I have seen in Europe. They speak very good English also.

The room was more like a suite so maybe we got lucky. It had a separate living area and a huge bedroom. Off the living area was an external balcony looking down into the court yard. The funriture though, a blend of Orange carpet, yellow curtains and vivid blue suede chairs did cheapen the look with a feel more like a motel. But fittings including the bathroom with separate bath and shower were quality.

Location wise this is brillant. It is walking distance to everything and only a 25 minute cab to the airport for about €25.

I didn't try the breakfast because you are surrounded by cafes. A lot of chain type stuff but a decent coffee at least.

On the street of the hotel is an Italian restaurant with the friendliest staff I have encountered. Good food and very good wine list. Highly recommend it.