MEININGER Hotel Berlin Mitte

The hotel is very basic but we’re realists and expected that. We stayed for 2 nights and on our first morning we made a very basic request to match the hotels very basic amenities. ‘Please could you fill up the shower gel in the shower, as it’s empty’ Lo and behold, morning 2 comes after 2 heavy nights out in the German capital I’m longing for our newly filled shower gel to touch my withered skin yet it’s still empty. So upon check out I made the point that during our stay we didn’t ask for much, just for some shower gel and even that seemed well beyond the receptionists capabilities. They began to blame the cleaners so I asked for the manager and explained that the buck stops with you, stop blaming your colleagues. The staff sarcastically offered to fill it up now, as I’m at reception and leaving to which then really angered me. Finally, I was told 2% off our bill will be deducted as a gesture of goodwill to which I said no - as we’d been arguing for 5 minutes they should’ve perhaps started with an offer and a sorry. All in all, a bed and a pillow. Don’t expect anything from the staff.

We arrived very early on check-in date (arriving with nightrain) and we understand the occupation rate unfortunately didn't allow a check-in immediately. As soon as the room has been ready and cleaned, the receptionist kindly let us know and we could check-in at midday. I didn't understand why we suddenly had to pay an early check-in fee EUR 15,00..., the room was anyway available now. Would Meininger let the room unoccupied if we wouldn't pay the early check-in fee? Previously to our stay I asked via mail Meininger about possibilities for a early check-in. It was told it is upon availability and no-one told about a fee! The Bounce service to store the luggages is totally overpriced and doesn't match to the price segment of Meininger. For a large family (6 persons with 4 Kids) travelling on budget ist such a service not affordable and nearly an insult. The lockers from the main train station are definitely cheaper. The room was comfortable and clean at first glance. After a deeper check, the sinks in toilet and bathroom had both a thick layer of dirt around the hole! We missed a guest kitchen. The best asset from Meininger/Oranienburger Str. ist the central location, very near to many public transport possibilities, restaurants... The nightly rate for a 6 persons room is actually too high for a youth hostel.

It takes only a few minutes from central railway station to get to Menninger Hotel by tram. Also it is within walking distance to main tourist attractions in Berlin. We booked 6-bed room for 5 people. The room is spacious with 2 sets of bund bed and 2 ceiling high beds which is fun yet provided that you are not height phobia. It is an extra merit that the toilet is separated from the bathroom for a family stay.

This is a very nice hotel for the price point. It is in a perfect location to get to the heart of Berlin. The subway stop is right outside the door. The service was great and the breakfast was decent.

Great value hotel, convenient location and really helpful, friendly staff. We arrived after having a long day and the staff were really helpful. We had an issue with our booking through ***********, explained the issue, which was swiftly resolved, they were amazing!

The hotel is in a very convenient location for all the major sights, right next to an S-Bahn station and within walking distance to Alexanderplatz, Friedrichstrasse etc. Our double room was very small but comfortable. The shower was small, too, but otherwise great. The beds were very comfortable, but unfortunately the walls are paper thin. We had an issue with noise in the room next to us, but staff dealt with it very quickly. We were very surprised by the quality of the breakfast, it was amazing. The rolls were perfect and there was a wide choice of breads, sausage, cheese and jams, plus eggs, beans, cereals and salad (!?). Avoid busy times though, because it was carnage one morning when all the families descended into the breakfast room at once. The staff we encountered were all very friendly, nothing was too much trouble. They also have a room where you can leave your luggage before check-in and after check-out. I'd definitely recommend this place for travellers with children.