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Zoo Berlin
From 205 USDRoom/Night
Kurfürstendamm 25 10719 Berlin (BE) Germany
Area: Charlottenburg 2
Book online or call +39 041 8624040
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Hotel description
Near Berlin Zoological Garden
A stay at Hotel Zoo Berlin places you in the heart of Berlin, within a 10-minute drive of Potsdamer Platz and Brandenburg Gate. This 5-star hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Reichstag Building and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Checkpoint Charlie Museum.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 141 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a health club or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Grace Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Useful informations
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Other things you would like to know
Pets allowed
Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours 24 hours
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Contactless check-out is available
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless food service / room service is available
Social distancing measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Cashless transactions are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
Contactless check-in is available
Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
Masks are compulsory at the property
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Year Built - 1891
Total number of rooms - 141
Number of floors - 6
A stay at Hotel Zoo Berlin places you in the heart of Berlin, within a 10-minute drive of Potsdamer Platz and Brandenburg Gate. This 5-star hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Reichstag Building and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Checkpoint Charlie Museum.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 141 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a health club or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Grace Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Useful informations
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Please note that the Grace bar is operated by the hotel until 8 PM, at which time access may be limited for hotel guests due to outsourcing.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
- Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; the property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray.
- Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas; reservations are required for some onsite facilities.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.
- Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.
Other things you would like to know
Pets allowed
Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours 24 hours
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Contactless check-out is available
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless food service / room service is available
Social distancing measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Cashless transactions are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
Contactless check-in is available
Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
Masks are compulsory at the property
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Year Built - 1891
Total number of rooms - 141
Number of floors - 6
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Hotel information
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a health club or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Public parking (reservation is not possible) and charges are applied
Internet
Free WiFi
Accessibility
Handicapped Room
Air conditioning
Air Conditioning
Business services
Business Center
Fitness facilities
Gym
General
24-hour Reception
Concierge
Dry cleaning service
Express check-in
Luggage storage
Newsstand
Tour assistance
Hotel facilities
Elevator
Laundry service
Meeting centre
Shops
Terrace
Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 141 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Deluxe Room:
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Room service (limited hours).
Grand Deluxe Room:
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Room service (limited hours).
Superior Room:
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Room service (limited hours).
Junior Suite:
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Separate sitting area, Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Room service (limited hours).
King Suite:
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Separate sitting area, Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Room service (limited hours).
Panoramic Room:
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Balcony, Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Room service (limited hours).
Room (Petite):
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Room service (limited hours).
Deluxe Room:
1 Double Bed
269 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, and low-height counter and sink
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Room service (limited hours).
Grand Deluxe Room:
1 King Bed
366 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, and low-height counter and sink
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Room service (limited hours).
Superior Room:
1 Double Bed
215 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, and low-height counter and sink
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Room service (limited hours).
Junior Suite:
1 King Bed
366-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, and low-height counter and sink
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Separate sitting area, Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Room service (limited hours).
King Suite:
1 King Bed
474 sq feet
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, and low-height counter and sink
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Separate sitting area, Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Room service (limited hours).
Panoramic Room:
1 Double Bed
237-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, and low-height counter and sink
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Balcony, Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Room service (limited hours).
Room (Petite):
1 Queen Bed
172 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, and low-height counter and sink
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking, Television, Heated floors, Electric kettle, Grab bar - near toilet, Soundproofed rooms, Blackout drapes/curtains, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Espresso maker, Individually furnished, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Towels provided, Bedsheets provided, Raised toilet seat, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Low-height counters/sink, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Pay movies, Flat-panel TV, Free bottled water, Cable TV service, Room service (limited hours).
Internet
Free Internet WiFi Access
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible rooms
Air conditioning
Climate control
General
Balcony
Blackout drapes or curtains
Crib or cot on Request - Fee May Apply
Daily housekeeping service
Direct Phone
Kettle
Linen
Minibar
Non Smoking Rooms
Rollaway beds
Room service
Safe
Soundproof Rooms
Tea & Coffee maker
Towels
Entertainment
Flat screen LCD
TV
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair Dryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
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