Berlin: A city vibrant with history and culture

Berlin: A city vibrant with history and culture

Berlin is known for its awesome architecture, lively nightlife, and of course, the Berlin Wall. Its amazing diversity and rich culture and surprisingly ‘non-commercial’ slant will leave you craving for more.

Like any great city Berlin has its list of attractions and to view these attractions up close in a hi-life mode there are that many luxury hotels to choose from. If you are looking for something along the lines of quiet and understated you should check out the Hilton Hotel. This luxury hotel boasts of 589 beautifully appointed guestrooms, all exuding an aura of calm elegance. An added bonus, the Hilton overlooks the famous Gendarmenmarkt square, one of the most beautiful in the whole of Europe. Among its chief landmark features is the Concert Hall built in the early 19th century Karl-Friedrich Schinkel, the celebrated German architect. It also houses the world-renowned Berlin Symphony Orchestra.

If you are lucky, you will also get to see from your luxury five star hotel the rather ancient French Cathedral constructed in the beginning of the 18th century. Its porch, tower, columns, and porticoes are all architectural marvels.

Not too far is yet another luxury five star hotel worth reckoning. This is the Berlin Radisson SAS Hotel which spells ‘excellence’ right from the moment you step inside. Its luxurious rooms and plush interiors will sweep you up in an embrace of sumptuousness. The Berlin Radisson is practically a sneeze away from is one of the city’s most vibrant squares, Alexnaderplatz. It is said that Tsar Alexander I gave the square its eponymous name. Sadly, many of the buildings on this square were destroyed during the Second World War to be replaced by ugly socialist structures. Yet, there are some monuments you might still like to visit once there, including the Fountain of International Friendship and the World Clock.

Not too far away from your luxury hotel happens to be the rather exotic Museum Island situated on the Spree River. Its northern half is covered with the world’s best-known museums built under the aegis of the Prussian monarchy. The art collections and artifacts are mind-boggling, to put it mildly. You must pay a visit to the Old National Museum renowned for its Romantic, Impressionist, and Classical collections. Monet’s Impressionistic and Menzel’s modernist works are huge draws, amongst many others of course.

Another top luxury hotel that comes highly recommended is the InterContinental Berlin with its top-rated ‘Hugo Restaurant’ and its excellent luxury spa. It has excellent facilities too like internet access, double showers, etc. This luxury palace is not too far from the Zoo Berlin which is so wildlife rich that you’ll probably be loath to visit any other zoo. The largest zoo in the country, it also boasts of a well-endowed aquarium.

A little lighter on the pocket is the Berlin Marriott Hotel which may not have a luxury spa but is comfortable nonetheless. Most visitors enjoy the bar “The Exchange” as well as the buffet in the café next to it.

Berlin also has an active nightlife as we’d mentioned earlier. But why don’t you find that out for yourself?

Mike Greaves is a self-made entrepreneur, a well known travel consultant and internet marketer. Over the years he has traveled across the world and has numerous writings credited to his name in many renowned publications. His areas of writing include travel experiences including reviews of Luxury Hotels San Diego , World Best Hotels and Beach Resorts .

Courtesy of Lang Lang for the YouTube Symphony fans: Lang Lang performing an encore (Chopin Etude No. 3, Op. 10 in E major) during his appearance with the Berliner Philharmoniker on January 31st in Berlin. YTSO submissions can be viewed at youtube.com