I stayed for three nights at the Novotel which is just on the Western edge of Berlin's famous Tiergarten.

Overall I was very impressed by the facilities, the room was large and very clean, with an ensuite plus, unusually, a seperate WC, which could be really handy if there were more than one person sharing the room. The room also featured a mini bar and safe (my only gripe is that there was no wine in the mini bar, only beer, but I ate in the hotel restaurant, and the staff were happy for me to bring the remains of a bottle up to my room, so this was really not a big problem). On checkout I was advised that the first item out of the minibar is gratis - gotta love a freebie!

I made use of the gym section of the "fitness centre" on level 6, which was bright and airy but doesn't have a huge range of gym equipment, however, for the three days I was there it did the trick. If you enjoy a run, you could use the Tiergarten on your doorstep.

My only gripes would be that there was no iron in the room, however, there is a laundry room on level 3 which the staff will give you a key card for on request.

Also, the pillows on the bed were really better described as cushions in pillow cases, and there were only two English channels on the TV, BBC News 24 and CNN. However, I didn't go to Berlin to watch TV and I did find a good radio station to listen to when I got tired of hearing the same story on BBC News 24 for the sixty third time.

I made full use of the hotel restaurant, as after each day of sightseeing, I was too tired to go out again, and it was just easier as a lone traveller to eat in house. The food was great and the waitress very friendly and attentive, although it was by no means very busy during my stay. The hotel bar was a nice quiet spot to sit and enjoy a pre dinner drink and has a happy "hour" each night.

The rate I got from the hotel website, 108 Euros per night, included an excellent buffet breakfast, and I thought the price was really great value, considering what you'd pay for a similar place in London or Paris.

The hotel is located about 100 metres from Tiergarten S-Bahn station, which was fantastic for getting around the city. The Riechstag and Pottsdamer Platz are just the other side of the Tiergarten, about 40 mins walk.

I would recommend the Novotel am Tiergarten to anyone.

Have to confess that when I booked this hotel I expecting it to be a bit "faceless" being part of a large chain. Also wasn't entirely sure if location was good for our purposes as others had said it was in the diplomatic area. So I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised when we got to Berlin and got off the train at Tiergarten (flew with Easyjet so train straight from airport to hotel) only to find that the hotel was right beside the train stop. So whole experience of arrival was remarkably stress free. Hotel itself is large and the foyer is spacious so gives an impressive first impression. Rooms large, clean and comfortable. So we were off to a good start. Our first night we found we had to walk a bit to find a place to eat, so we learned to just jump on the train and go to other parts of the city to find things. Trains so good that this is no problem at all to do - and in fact encourages you to explore the city more than you might if a lot on your doorstep. Breakfast varied and tasty. Staff friendly and efficient, with everyone speaking perfect English (again my embarrassing lack of German). I'd stay again if I went back to Berlin.

Honestly - you would be foolish not to stay here. This hotel is simply awesome value for money. I stayed here for christmas - 26 GBP a night!!!. And the hotel is really modern and kept wonderfully warm. Rooms were extremely spacious with superb modern decor.

I don't know what people are talking about the location of this hotel. It is bang next to the station - Tiergarten. Berlin trains are excellent and in 3-4 min you'll be in Alexanderplatz or zoologischer garder or somewhere ..

The only catch to the hotel is - avoid breakfast. It is far too dear and is not included in the cost of the room. We didn't have breakfast here but on our last day - sat down for a nice dinner.

Well worth it! And yes - don't forget to walk to the Victory column and go right to the top.

PS: There's a burger king (or mac d) right next to Tiergarten station. Spend your christmas in Berlin - you'll never forget it.

This is a very good hotel. Location is good - right next to the S - Bahn Tiergaten. Kudamn is a 10 minute walk from the hotel.

Rooms are big, amazingly clean and very nice. Staff is very polite and helpful.

Try the hotel restaurant, very good.

For a price of 80 Euros per night in the end of march, that's a real bargain.