Berlin enjoys the benefits of taking people by surprise. Today it has all but shed its reputation as a symbol of the Cold War and is now considered one of the most vibrant, progressive cities in Europe. And yet, it takes people to come and visit for them to truly believe that Berlin’s transformation is complete.

As a reflection of the city’s bourgeoning tourism industry, Berlin has undergone something of a hotel revolution since the dark days of east-west segregation. Since reunification, the area formerly known as East Berlin has been vying to catch up with its Western counterpart by embarking More >