The Sofitel Berlin is a modern luxury hotel occupying a former GDR-era building across from Gendarmenmarket, one of Berlin's most celebrated squares. With 92 rooms and suites, the ultra-modern interiors are clean and contemporary, finished with brushed steel, shining glass, and brilliant black marble. Ask for an upper-story balcony room on the Gendarmenmarkt side of the hotel to enjoy views overlooking either the dome of the French Cathedral, or the glittering Concert Hall on Gendarmenmarket square. While the minimalist rooms are on the smaller side, they are nonetheless unquestionably chic. Sumptuous feather beds, soothing white walls, chrome fixtures, and Bose sound systems are staples throughout the hotel. Head to the rooftop gym for an invigorating workout, or to the wood-floored attic spa for a relaxing treatment. The service and overall experience at the Sofitel Berlin Gendarmenmart certainly lives up to the five-star credentials that this hotel has rightfully earned.