Sofitel Berlin Gendarmenmarkt

“Hotel Luc - Perfect In Every Way for a Memorable Visit to Berlin”

Wow! Hotel Luc should be your first choice if you are looking for luxury, convenience and excellent service. Hotel Luc, located in East Berlin, far from the tourist mania in the west will satisfy your every need. What we enjoyed most was Marriott new instant communication with its hotels throug... more

Wow! Hotel Luc should be your first choice if you are looking for luxury, convenience and excellent service. Hotel Luc, located in East Berlin, far from the tourist mania in the west will satisfy your every need. What we enjoyed most was Marriott new instant communication with its hotels through its app. We were able to connect with the front desk staff instantly for directions to the hotel and also about our needs. The response was almost instant, and directions with multiple choices were thorough and easily followed. The hotel is ideally located, but the entrance is tucked away so you feel like you are entering a private space. The lobby is tastefully modern and inviting. Hotel Luc had adopted the champagne welcome, sit down, relax registration model which we find very needed after a long day of travel. Veronica, one of the hotel’s guest services representatives, was extraordinary. So welcoming, so knowledgeable about our needs, and so helpful with immediate and accurate answers to our questions. She would become our personal concierge throughout our stay. While the rooms are European small they are very comfortable. Excellent bedding, strong water pressure in the shower, and room enough to move around comfortably. We requested a high floor and were delighted that request was honored with an breathtaking view of the city. And the windows open! That’s a refreshing welcome to be able to get fresh air into a room. Elevators arrived quickly with few guests using then at one time. Hotel Luc is within walking distance of Museum Island and most East Berlin attractions. The area is safe, clean and stunning. We returned to Berlin to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. In 1974 we crossed over into East Berlin as one of our experiences on our 3 month back packing honeymoon. East Berlin was still destroyed, patrolled with frightening armed soldiers, and people desperate for American dollars and our jeans. There was little food. So to return to see East Berlin restored as a thriving, unified Berlin was overwhelming. Berlin is a BIG BUILDING city, and you are struck by its massiveness. Wide boulevards make it easy to negotiate even when it is crowded, and the Hotel Luc is waiting for you to return to peace and quiet after a long day of touring. If you are lucky to get a street facing room you will have a view of the stunning church across the street that houses the Museum of the Huguenots. But don’t be concerned about a street view room. The windows make the room soundproof. No street traffic to be heard when they are closed. The bar and restaurant are tastefully decorated with an excellent drinks and all day menu. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance, and public transportation is within walking distance as well. Public transportation is quick and easy to use, and Veronica and the entire staff were ready to assist with directions and tricks to get from A to B quickly. In fact their knowledge of the rail system saved us from waiting for a train back to Brandenberg as that transportation did not run on Sunday. We ordered and Uber which had no trouble locating Hotel Luc. Finally the staff acknowledged both our anniversary and my 70th birthday with sweet treats and champagne. What a lovely surprise, and so thoughtful. Hotel Luc is by far the best Marriott experience we have had on our trip which is ongoing. We hesitate to share this excellent review because we want to return to the Hotel Luc and find it as restful and luxurious as it was last week.

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“Good experience”

10/10. Cleaning was spotless and reception staff were very friendly. Rooms are big enough even for a queen bed. Strongly recommend! Took some bikes and we had a great overview of the city during the weekend that we were there. Marriot app didn’t work very well with the staff but it’s ok, every ti... more

10/10. Cleaning was spotless and reception staff were very friendly. Rooms are big enough even for a queen bed. Strongly recommend! Took some bikes and we had a great overview of the city during the weekend that we were there. Marriot app didn’t work very well with the staff but it’s ok, every time that we ask something for reception, they brought us.

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“Beautiful hotel”

Great experience, was upgraded to a Suite with a viee of Gerdarmenmarkt. Although there is construction, it did not affect me much. Weather was great and hot, unfortunately, hotels in Germany are normally terrible at dealing with high Soring temperatures and the room was just too hot one morning ... more

Great experience, was upgraded to a Suite with a viee of Gerdarmenmarkt. Although there is construction, it did not affect me much. Weather was great and hot, unfortunately, hotels in Germany are normally terrible at dealing with high Soring temperatures and the room was just too hot one morning when I had to work from the room. Overall a great stay

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