Name: Grimm's Hotel am Potsdamer Platz
Address: Flottwellstraße 45, Mitte, 10785 Berlin, Germany, Flottwellstraße 45, Berlin Federal State, 10785, Germany
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $99 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel Grimm's Hotel am Potsdamer Platz

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*8.3* Potsdamer Platz Arkaden: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

*7.8* Bluemax Theater: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

Berlin State Library: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*8.4* Theater am Potsdamer Platz: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

Gleisdreieck Metro Station: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

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The super fast taxi service was beyond! Plus the breakfast was delicious

Michele, United States of America

I liked the comfort and cleanness. The staff was kind and in a good mood.

Imola, Italy

We absolutely loved the hotel. The location is perfect, just around the corner from S-Bahn train station and a few minutes walk to Potsdamer Platz. The rooms are not gigantic, but big enough, very clean and comfortable. We had dinner at the hotel twice and it was great. Breakfast has a very good selection of bread, Brötchen, eggs, meat, cheese and smoked salmon. Müsli and cereal together with fruit made it complete. The coffee was fantastic, too. The staff is very friendly, professional and helpful.

Anke, United States of America

The staff is exceptionally warm, friendly and helpful. The rooms are bright and cheerful. The location is great with easy access to public transportation so taxis are not necessary in order to get around the city.

Jonathan, United States of America

Excellent breakfast, close to transportation, walk to an awesome brewery

Ryan, United States of America

The room was a good size, very clean, comfortable beds, and it had a really nice bathroom, great shower, etc. And the hotel location was very close to transportation, making it easy to get around.

Lori, India

the bathrooms had a very clever design. balcony to smoke on good transport links

Eva, United Kingdom

This hotel is a jewel. Great location - near Pottsdamer Platz without the noise. The fairy tale motif is fun, while the hotel is modern and up to the minute. Amenities are superb and I would stay there again.

Gloria, United States of America

The staff at the hotel is extraordinarily friendly and helpful. The King Suite is superb and the standard rooms are lovely and different from the standard decor at other contemporary hotels.

Jonathan, United States of America

Excelent design and confort. Good restaurant. Staff very kind

Adrian, Argentina

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“The super fast taxi service was beyond! Plus the breakfast was delicious”

Michele United States of America
“I liked the comfort and cleanness. The staff was kind and in a good mood.”

Imola Italy
“We absolutely loved the hotel. The location is perfect, just around the corner from S-Bahn train station and a few minutes walk to Potsdamer Platz. ”

Anke United States of America
“The staff is exceptionally warm, friendly and helpful. The rooms are bright and cheerful. ”

Jonathan United States of America
“Excellent breakfast, close to transportation, walk to an awesome brewery”

Ryan United States of America
“The room was a good size, very clean, comfortable beds, and it had a really nice bathroom, great shower, etc. And the hotel location was very close to transportation, making it easy to get around.”

Lori India
“the bathrooms had a very clever design. balcony to smoke on good transport links”

Eva United Kingdom
“This hotel is a jewel. Great location - near Pottsdamer Platz without the noise. The fairy tale motif is fun, while the hotel is modern and up to the minute. ”

Gloria United States of America
“The staff at the hotel is extraordinarily friendly and helpful. The King Suite is superb and the standard rooms are lovely and different from the standard decor at other contemporary hotels.”

Jonathan United States of America
“Excelent design and confort. Good restaurant. Staff very kind”

Adrian Argentina

One of our top picks in Berlin.Offering fitness facilities, Grimm´s Hotel am Potsdamer Platz is centrally located in Berlin. It is less than 10 minutes' walk from the popular shopping and business district surrounding Potsdamer Platz Square.

Featuring elegant modern furnishings throughout, all rooms comes with a TV and a private bathroom fitted with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Most rooms offer attractive city views. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

Breakfast is served each morning at Grimm's Hotel am Potsdamer Platz. An in-house restaurant offers meals at other times of the day.

Many of Berlin's main sights, such as the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie, are located less than 1.2 mi from the property. There are also several large parks within walking distance of the property.

For an additional fee, the hotel offers parking, rental bikes and sauna facilities. Tegel Airport is 6.2 mi from Grimm´s Hotel am Potsdamer Platz.

Mitte is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and architecture.

This is our guests' favorite part of Berlin, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

This hotel is also rated as the best value in Berlin! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Continental, Vegetarian

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The stories of the Brothers Grimm serve as a thematic guideline for our superior, three-star hotel in Berlin. So our home’s fairytale motifs create a unique symbiosis with modern, sophisticated design.

Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and architecture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park underground station
0.1 miles
Gleisdreieck Metro Station
0.3 miles
Theater am Potsdamer Platz
0.3 miles
Bluemax Theater
0.3 miles
Potsdamer Platz Arkaden
0.3 miles
Berlin State Library
0.3 miles
Neue Nationalgalerie
0.3 miles
Wintergarten Varieté
0.4 miles
German Museum of Technology
0.4 miles
WZB Berlin Social Science Center
0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Joseph-Roth-Diele Restaurant
0.3 miles
Kaiser's Market
0.3 miles

Closest Airports

Tegel Airport
4.9 miles
Schonefeld Airport
10.1 miles
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
11.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Clean and fresh hotel with very nice rooms and comfortable beds. Staff very professional and attentative. Very good breakfast. Excellent location close to the M...”

Björn

Sweden

9.5

“Grimm's is typically a boutique hotel located at a walking distance from one of the most bustling squares in Berlin - the Potsdamer Platz. Clean rooms with ...”

Anirban

India

“We were attending an event at the Tempodrome so this venue was absolute perfect for us. A stones throw away and great little find. Will stay again when in the...”

Kathleen

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

Tischlein Deck Dich

Food: German

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

Menu: À la carte

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2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 3 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 3 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 25 per child, per night
4+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 25 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The Fine Print

Although the hotel doesn't offer private parking spaces, it has a special arrangement with a nearby parking lot, Parkhaus am Gleisdreieck. This is open daily between 06:00 and 22:00, and parking costs just EUR 10 per day for hotel guests. The hotel has a certain allotment of parking spaces in the parking lot, but a parking space can still not be reserved in advance.

“We absolutely loved the hotel. The location is perfect, just around the corner from S-Bahn train station and a few minutes walk to Potsdamer Platz. The rooms are not gigantic, but big enough, very clean and comfortable. We had dinner at the hotel twice and it was great. Breakfast has a very good selection of bread, Brötchen, eggs, meat, cheese and smoked salmon. Müsli and cereal together with fruit made it complete. The coffee was fantastic, too. The staff is very friendly, professional and helpful.”

Anke

United States of America

“The staff is exceptionally warm, friendly and helpful. The rooms are bright and cheerful. The location is great with easy access to public transportation so taxis are not necessary in order to get around the city. ”

Jonathan

“The room was a good size, very clean, comfortable beds, and it had a really nice bathroom, great shower, etc. And the hotel location was very close to transportation, making it easy to get around.”

Lori

“This hotel is a jewel. Great location - near Pottsdamer Platz without the noise. The fairy tale motif is fun, while the hotel is modern and up to the minute. Amenities are superb and I would stay there again.”

Gloria

“The staff at the hotel is extraordinarily friendly and helpful. The King Suite is superb and the standard rooms are lovely and different from the standard decor at other contemporary hotels. ”

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Reviewed: December 15, 2018

Ya
Netherlands
9.6

“pleasant stay and highly recommend to others”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
somehow we cannot turn on the AC, so we need to leave a little gap on the window
Best ever check-in experience!! The staff already prepared the room key beforehand, so we got the key within 10 seconds and that was it! The staffs are friendly, and the facility is new.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 12, 2018

Ingrid
United Kingdom
10

“Loved the hotel and slept like Rip van Winkel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
BBC news channel didn’t work on tv. But that was insignificant except for the present political situation being so interesting.
The ambience was relaxed and friendly. The room was cosy and stylish. Definitely stay again.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

viglundurthor
Iceland
Age group: 55 – 64
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great Hotel to stay, this was us third time there. We just love the place.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Björn
Sweden

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean and fresh hotel with very nice rooms and comfortable beds. Staff very professional and attentative. Very good breakfast. Excellent location close to the Mendelssohn Bartholdy U Bahn station next to Potzdamer Platz. High value for money.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Laura
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were always helpful and friendly. Train stations were close by and it was an easy walk from the hotel to many attractions. The room was clean and cozy with great decor. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 7, 2018

Adam
United Kingdom
Age group: 18 – 24
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Our room didn't have a fridge which was a bit inconvenient especially for some simple breakfast items or drinks.
Fantastic location, only a few minutes walk from a wide range of shops, food and entertainment. On top of that there are 2 metro a few minutes away which allow you to access the whole city with ease. The staff were fantastic and really easy to talk to. They helped us plan certain parts of our journey really well.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Leonid
Russia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
no water and minibar in the room
it is a super cute property, greatly located with very nice design, room is clean comfortable with great bed, everything is new

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Donna
United Kingdom
7.9

“Lovely place to stay first time in Berlin.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pillows too soft.
Rooms very clean and bathroom fabulous.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 3, 2018

Michele
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The super fast taxi service was beyond! Plus the breakfast was delicious

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 3, 2018

Zeljko F
Serbia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The bed was excellent :) staff very friendly

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 29, 2018

Katharin
Switzerland
10

“This is the third time we have been staying at Grimm`s - and this has been still great place to be.”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
I enjoy the friendly, warm atmosphere of the hotel. I also like the view from our balcony to the town. The hotel is very good situated so that you can easily reach many destinations using public transport.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 29, 2018

Anirban
India
10

“Very nice experience. Strongly recommend.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Didn't like the food served in the restaurant. Ordered some dish for dinner but did not like it at all. Forgot the name of the dish. Their breakfast however is excellent.
Grimm's is typically a boutique hotel located at a walking distance from one of the most bustling squares in Berlin - the Potsdamer Platz. Clean rooms with a nice city view and a designer's touch on the walls and the carpet. Staff are very welcoming and a special mention about Alex - the bartender. Extremely friendly. Loved his pleasant demeanour. And one more thing - they serve quite a sumptuous breakfast with a lot of varieties.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 27, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“Great place to stay in Berlin”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
friendly staff nice bar area central location clean and modern rooms

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 27, 2018

Imola
Italy
10

“Great accomodation”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I dont have any complaints. It didnt bother me, but the breakfast seems to be too expensive. Also the bicycle rent.
I liked the comfort and cleanness. The staff was kind and in a good mood.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 27, 2018

Hilary
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rubber under sheet led to two poor nights sleep because I overheated.
Nice design, very clean, friendly staff, great location.

Stayed in November 2018

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and architecture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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