frommer''s portable berlin, 3rd edition

[...]... Priced Hotel: For surprisingly reasonable rates, try the Hotel Sylter Hof Berlin, Kurfürstenstrasse 114–116 (& 030/2-12-00), a warmly decorated, traditional place, furnished in Louis XV style It even has a burlesque-style nightclub See p 59 Best Traditional Hotel: In Grunewald, outside the center of Berlin, stands Regent Schlosshotel Berlin, Brahmsstrasse 10 (& 800/545-400 or 030/895-840), an Italian Renaissance–style... KaDeWe’s sixth-floor food emporium at Wittgenbergplatz, 20 minutes away, for the makings of a memorable meal See chapter 6 2 Best Hotel Bets • Best Classic Hotel: The Waldorf-Astoria of Berlin, Kempinski Hotel Bristol Berlin, Kurfürstendamm (& 800/426-3135 or 030/88-43-40), is the classic choice for those seeking timetested luxury and style Its rooms are among the city’s finest, and the Kempinski Grill... 0800/428786; www.customs.govt.nz) 3 Money While this book includes the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Berlin, our ultimate aim is to stretch your buying power—to MONEY 11 show that you don’t need to pay scalpers’ prices for charm, top-grade comfort, and quality food Although prices are high in Berlin, you generally get good value for your money The inflation rate, unlike that of most of the world,... Newcomer: Facil, in the Madison Hotel, Potsdamer Strasse 3 (& 030/5900-51234), is found in an 11-story structure near the landmark Potsdamer Platz For a taste of some of the best continental cuisine in Berlin, head to these refined quarters and sample cutting-edge cuisine that depends on the inspiration of the chef and the best produce in any season See p 81 • Best Gourmet Restaurant: Margaux, Under... when to go to how to shop for the best airfare Browse through it to get started and make sure you’ve touched all the bases 1 Visitor Information INFORMATION To get visitor information before leaving for Berlin, you might want to contact the headquarters of the German National Tourist Board at Beethovenstrasse 69, 60325 Frankfurt am Main (& 069/21-23-8800; www.visits-to-germany.com) You’ll also find a... 35 (& 02/9267-8148) There are also tourist offices in about 20 other international cities, including Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Milan, and Paris Berlin Tourism Information Office, Am Karlsbad 11, 10785 Berlin, concentrates specifically on visitor information for Berlin The organization has no overseas office, but does maintain an excellent website (in English as well as German) at www.btm.de 2 Entry... Grill offers excellent cuisine See p 49 • Best Historic Hotel: Risen from the ashes of 1945, Hotel Adlon, Under den Linden 77 (& 800/426-3135 or 030/2261-0), enjoys one of the most sumptuous addresses in Berlin, right near the Brandenburg Gate It is a remake of the legendary hotel opened on this spot in 1907 by Lorenz Adlon See p 62 • Best Boutique Hotel: Dorint am Gendarmenmarkt, Charlottenstrasse 50–52... at any box office Contact the Full House Service (& 030/25489-100) or www.berlinale.de for more information February 5 to 15 March Fasching Carnival festivals take place throughout Germany, including Berlin, reaching their peak on the Tuesday (Mardi Gras) before Ash Wednesday July The Love Parade A techno-rave street party in the center of Berlin This event transforms Berlin into one huge party, starting... Canada; fax 519/836-3412; www.iamat org) This organization offers tips on travel and health concerns in foreign countries, and lists many local English-speaking doctors STAYING SAFE Violent crime is rare in Berlin, but can occur, especially around the rail station Most incidents of street crime consist of theft of unattended items and pickpocketing There have been a few reports of aggravated assault against... from the west also stop at one of these, so always make sure you’re getting off at the right station S-Bahn 5 connects both of these stations to Bahnhof Zoo For information about any railway station in Berlin, call & 01805/99-66-33 BY THE CHUNNEL The $15 billion Channel Tunnel (or “Chunnel”), one of the great engineering feats of all time, is the first link between Britain and the Continent since the . class="bi x0 y0 w0 h0" alt="" PORTABLE Berlin 3rd Edition by Darwin Porter & Danforth Prince Here’s what critics say about Frommer’s: “Amazingly easy to use. Very portable, very complete.” —Booklist “Detailed,. disappointed with a recommendation, we’d love to know that, too. Please write to: Frommer’s Portable Berlin, 3rd Edition Wiley Publishing, Inc. • 111 River St. • Hoboken, NJ 07030-5744 A N A DDITIONAL N OTE Please. See chapter 6. 2 Best Hotel Bets • Best Classic Hotel: The Waldorf-Astoria of Berlin, Kempinski Hotel Bristol Berlin, Kurfürstendamm ( & 800/426-3135 or 030/88-43-40), is the classic choice