Fodor's Expert Review Henri Hotel

Set in an 1899 cultural heritage building in pretty Charlottenburg, the boutique hotel opened in 2016 following an almost complete renovation, which kept its original stucco ceilings, wood floors and grand salons. Rooms spread across four floors and two buildings, and are filled with a mix of refurbished pieces and antiques. While it has limited amenities—no full-service restaurant, gym or spa—the historic details and homey atmosphere fit in perfectly with the neighborhood.

room

Each room varies in size and color scheme, with beautiful antiques and period-style furnishings set in high-ceilinged rooms with tall windows and wood-plank or herringbone floors. Some have four-poster or canopy beds, balconies and seating areas. All rooms come with Illy coffee- and tea-makers, a fridge, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi.

bathroom

The black-and-white-tiled bathrooms have chrome accents; some have showers while others have combination shower-tubs. All have hairdryers and make-up mirrors.

lobby

Referred to as the “Salon,” the lobby has multiple period rooms with high stuccoed ceilings, green velvet booths and vintage detailing throughout.

In the back of the hotel and down a flight of stairs is the tiny Hotel Bogota museum. Film, fashion and music stars all congregated at the famous hotel, which closed in 2013; Hotel Henri acquired many of the photos, posters and other remnants, including the telephone booth where Kiera Knightley was photographed by Mario Testino for Vogue.

dining

While there is not a full-service restaurant, a breakfast buffet (16 euro) is served in the kitchen adjacent to the salon area. Monday to Saturday evenings, a free "Abendbrot," a typical German dinner of bread, sliced meats and cheese, is available from 7 to 9 pm.

drinking

There is a very small bar area serving basic cocktails, wine and beer, or a 24/7 self-serve drink and snack bar in the lobby.