New in 2004, we found staying at this modern hotel a fully satisfactory experience, and there are but a very few hotels I can say that about. The stunning atrium lobby features a 10-story-high aquarium with a ramp up the middle of the large circular tank for close-up fish viewing (extra charge for entrance around the corner from the hotel entrance). There are nice views of the aquarium from glass hotel elevators.
Our room was large as European hotel rooms go, with a nice bed, two comfortable chairs, a plasma TV, and some entertaining but puzzling light switches. The large windows had room-darkening curtains that did a good job. The air-conditioning noise was fairly unobtrusive, and no exterior noises of any kind entered the room. A dark, quiet, and comfortable room made for a great night’s sleep, even when battling jet lag.
The Radisson-SAS has a good location on the eastern extension of Unter den Linden, about halfway between Alexander Platz and the Brandenburg Gate. The Nikolalvertel, the best preserved part of Old Berlin, is 2 blocks away, and Museum Island is directly across the river from the hotel.
Included in the room price was the best breakfast we have had anywhere, an expansive buffet spread that included pretty much anything you might fancy for breakfast, including superb baked ham, farm fresh eggs, a variety of breads, fresh fruits, etc. Breakfast was served in an attractive restaurant overlooking the cathedral and river. By filling up here for breakfast, we didn’t need lunch.