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The Ellington is, at least on one level, a throwback to a couple of Berlin’s golden eras. Its reconstructed Weimar-style facade fronts a block-long office building dating back to 1932, and it owes its name to a frequent guest at Badewanne, the famous West Berlin jazz club that stood behind these doors during the 1950s, playing host to the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington himself. And once you’re inside, although the atmosphere aims for more of that golden-age romance, the visuals are very much 21st-century boutique-hotel chic.
Of course, with 285 rooms, it’s not some mom-and-pop operation. As a former commercial block it had a lot of square footage to fill. In a nod to today’s budget-friendly Berlin, they kept room sizes reasonable, only really spreading out in the suites — you can expect a more than reasonable measure of comfort, some friendly service, and a generous helping of style.
The Duke restaurant, headed by chef Carsten Obermayr, definitively settles any question about who the hotel is named after, and to this day the hotel functions as a jazz venue. And its location on the Nürnburger Strasse means it’s well placed for shoppers as well, with the Kurfürstendamm and the famous KaDeWe department store close at hand.
How to get there:
Ellington Hotel is approximately a 25 minute drive from Berlin-Tegel Airport.
- 285 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 14 Guest Reviews
- Ellington Hotel
- Nürnberger Strasse 50-55
- Berlin, Germany
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Central air conditioning
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Shopping area nearby
- Wake-up service
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
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14 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Shelley Rowlands
- Stayed April 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The rooms were the brightest I have ever experienced! The bar area was great, very stylish.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- tim
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
nice people, and very nice, stylish public spaces, including the cafeteria-style breakast room. Beds very comfortable, though room quite small
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Belinda
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
- Loved the art deco touches, especially the designed entry table with fitted chair acting as shelves - so practical and sweet.
- Loved the pared back vibe, simple and white. Very calming in a very busy/arty city.
- windows that you can open! fresh air! so rare in hotels and i adore it.
- superb service and seamless check in - even if i was half asleep when arriving at 12.30am.
- Great shared spaces including cocktail bar, outdoor dining and restaurant.
What the hotel could do better:
- the doors were a bit strange so it made me a little unsettled that i had in fact locked it properly. Having a wizz bang lock system instead of a standard lock may appeal to some, but i just want to make sure the door is shut, especially when travelling solo.
- no shower caps?
- no free wifi? seems crazy nowadays?
