Arabel Design Apartments

The worst hotel in Europe that I ever went to. I had to checkin midnight. The code that they gave me to open the main door does not work. They tried to troubleshoot by keep giving me various code that doesn’t work. And it ihas been 50 mins. Then they moved me to other building the code worked but then it doesn’t have elevator and I have 2 luggages weighted 70 kg both. They gave me room at 4th floor. I booked for room with elevator. I did not get things that I already paid for and it is my right to get the product / services that I have paid. Very unfair and ridiculously unprofessional. Stay away from this hotel.

Only issue is house keeping it’s a little sketchy

I don't see why a substantial deposit is required. This just adds complications. The apar**ent was a good size.

Having an apar**ent on the route of the Berlin marathon was great! Two U-Bahn lines are within walking distance, making getting around the city easy. The amenities are outstanding. As a frequent traveler, I deeply appreciated having a selection of tea, sugar, and salt & pepper in the kitchen.

Det receptionists were very friendly and serviceminded, the apar**ent was great for the price, first floor, not much noise, high ceiling, a big main room with shared livingroom and kitchen and a big dining table. Tvs in both bedrooms and the livingroom. I would stay here again, BUT there is no adequate circulation of air, you have to keep the windows a bit open, the only place with a went is in the bathroom, so maybe keep the door open to the bathroom. One bedroom is without any windows and airvents, and you will have to keep the door open so it doesnt get to warm and/or you will have bad air during the night if you are two persons. There are three big fans for every room that are quite good, but that doesnt help with getting new air in, and they are noisy (like all fans), if put on the highest level. For me it disturbs sleep. One of my friends actually went into the living room to sleep because it got to hot one night. I have no idea why they didnt installed airducts/vents when they refurbished the apar**ent, because its clear they put effort into it, and it has good standard. The location is good, not so far to the ubahn, and then just a few stops to Zoologischer Garten that will connect you with most trains/buses/ubahns. 3.40 euro to get there with connections from the airport (1.10 hours.), around 40-50 euro if you use an uber (25-30 minutes). I recommend this place, but beware of the situation with an lack of aircondition. If you dont mind using fans, go for it.

The hotel called me, where I told them of late check in. They promised to send a self check in link, which they didn’t . So I wasn’t able to check in at 2am on the street and have to find another hotel by myself. And I need to work next morning 7am. Avoid this hotel at all cost