Where to stay in Berlin? The Ritz-Carlton

It's been months since our last holiday abroad. We were really longing to escape from our normal routine. No stress, no planning, just to enjoy exploring this culturally rich city and unwind.

We stayed at the Ritz-Carlton, a chic, modern and, yet, old fashioned luxury hotel located in the Mitte quarter - near the main attractions and the iconic places to visit.

We occupied a spacious Deluxe bedroom with a panoramic view of Potsdamer Platz: very comfortable calm and classy.

We loved the large and luxurious marble tiled bathroom.

We were spoilt by the Asprey bath products...they smelled heavenly.

One of the things I truly enjoy is having a look around a hotel; it always feels like visiting a new home…

We loved the décor: everything is grandiose and takes you back to the old days. The charming corridors and the ostentatious stairway.

The sophisticated afternoon tea is served in the lounge, accompanied by live piano music. Sadly, sweetheart is not a fan, so we skipped it...

However, we both love authentic French cuisine... So, on the first night, we headed to the Restaurant Desbrosses, the hotel’s very own French brasserie with authentic furnishings salvaged from France. They serve delicious sustainable, regional and seasonal dishes.  Sweetheart described the cuisine as “French fusion”.

The European American breakfast was a moment of pure delight: each day we chose a different menu since the choice was varied.

Toasting our first holiday abroad of 2016 at the Curtain Club. We had an “Old Cuban” and an “Old Fashioned”

On subsequent visits we also tried the “Manhattan”, “Negroni” and “Moscow Mule” cocktails.

The small and cute fitness centre with pool and Jacuzzi.

The pleasant dressing room.

All in all, we enjoyed staying at the Ritz-Carlton. The service was friendly and efficient and here they don't skimp on quality!!

The Ritz-Carlton Berlin

Potsdamer Platz 3

10785 Berlin

Tel.: +49 30 337 777