“Great Hotel”
As a solo traveler doing research in Berlin for 2 weeks, I chose this hotel because it was in a good location, has full private bathrooms, recently renovated, and it was one of the least expensive I found on Expedia. I was definitely not disappointed! My room was on the top floor of the hotel and had a balcony with a table and chairs overlooking the Ku'damm- absolutely perfect! (there are only a few rooms with balconies) The hotel was not filled with tour groups or many young travelers.
The breakfast buffet was a typical German breakfast buffet, though I was surprised to see scrambled eggs and sausages. I did the buffet only a couple of times, but 10 Euros per day is bit pricey. Almost every morning I went across the street to a Starbucks and not only ate for less money, but also was able to use free Wifi. The hotel has internet but, when I was there, it cost 2 Euros for an hour and 10 Euros for 24 hours and you could only use it in the lobby.
The bathroom was not stocked with a small hand towel, so I bought my own for about 2 Euros each at a Karstadt department store several blocks away. They provided a hair and body wash only.
Overall the hotel and my room were great and I would definitely stay there again.
Getting there
A taxi ride from the airport to the Come Inn K'udamm Berlin was at most 18 Euros.
Getting around
Taxis are usually on the median of the Ku'damm right outside the hotel.
There is also a bus stop right outside the hotel, but I didn't really use the bus system while I was there.
Adenaurplatz and the U7 line of the U-Bahn (Berlin's longest) are just a block away to the west on the Ku'damm - from there it's about a 15 minute ride south/east to the Mehringdamm stop, where you can take the U6 north into the city center.
Uhlandstrasse station and the U1 are 6 blocks to the east on the Ku'damm - either take the bus there or it's a nice walk. From the U1 you can take a couple of routes to get to the city center or East Berlin. There's constantly work being done on the U & S-Bahn system so expect route changes - these will be posted.
Charlottenburg S-Bahn stop is about 3-4 blocks from the hotel and can take you to some of the biggest stops, such as the Zoologischer Garten, the main train station (Haupt Bahnhof), Friedrichstrasse (the city center), Hackescher Hof and Alexanderplatz in former East Berlin. It took me a few days to realize how close and convenient this was.
You can buy a transportation pass for a certain number of days (Since I was there for 2 weeks, I did 2 7-day passes). Make sure to validate your ticket before getting on for the first time. The subway and S-Bahn do have undercover people who will check your tickets and if you are onboard without a valid one, you'll probably be charged 40 Euros. I experienced the 'ticket check' on the S-Bahn to Potsdam.
Dining
A few blocks away from this hotel is Marjellchen, a restaurant which specializes in old German cuisine. Though there are other restaurants in Berlin featuring 'old German' cuisine, this one is simply the best, and features dishes from pre-WWII areas of Germany (Silesia, East Prussia, etc). Each dish tastes like a home-cooked meal and the owner makes sure to come up to your table at least once to make sure you're enjoying your experience. *Make sure you make a reservation at least a few hours before going, though you may be able to sit outside or in the small entrance/bar era without one, as I did especially being a solo traveler. Located at the corner of Mommsenstrasse and Schlueterstrasse.
If you love coffee, go to the Berliner Kaffeeroesterei on Uhlandstrasse barely a block south off the Ku'damm. They have fantastic lattes with 'latte art' and coffees from the around the world served with french presses. A great authentic Berlin coffee experience!
Rogacki, a neighborhood market, deli, and cafe is only a couple of U-Bahn stops away (U7 - Bismarckstrasse) from the hotel. Anthony Bourdain said this was where he had the best meal in Germany and that if there's a heaven it's catered by Rogacki. The 'mixed fish plate' was absolutely delicious, and the service was very friendly, helpful, and entertaining. I should've gone here more than once.
Other
Internet/Wifi - I brought my iPhone to Berlin (only for internet access) and had my computer with me. Free, password-less Wifi is rare in Berlin, though there is a Telekom network (T-Mobile) which you could pay for. I suggest familiarizing yourself with the location of the Starbucks in Berlin - there's at least one in each major tourist area. This was the only consistent place I found for free, password-less Wifi.
