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We love Hotel-Pension Dittberner so much we want to scream. When Germany decides to legalize Web site-hotel marriage, we'll make a formal proposal.
Staying here is like shacking up with deeply cultured distant relatives. The 22-room Dittberner, just off the Ku'Damm (and just above the also wonderful Hotel-Pension Modena), occupies one floor of a massive townhouse. The Asian-themed lobby, overflowing with oriental rugs, provides a good introduction to the pension. Walls are covered with original artwork and framed posters. The Dittberner, which bills itself as a hotel for art lovers, is full of quirky rooms decorated in a range of refined styles across two conjoined flats.
One of our favorite Dittberner chambers is a single room outfitted entirely in black and white. Black drapes and a black bedside desk contrast beautifully with a simple white chair and bedspread. The effect is dramatic and unexpectedly inviting.
As wonderful as this room is, we were blown away by the Dittberner's largest suite, which consists of two rooms and an expansive balcony, decorated in lush blues. In the salon, large velvet couches strike a balance between antique and modern. A sizeable bedroom occupies a space behind the salon. This suite feels less like a hotel room and more like a fully outfitted apartment, lovingly detailed. This suite's nightly rate (a shockingly affordable €118) is considerably less expensive than any number of cramped business class hotel rooms within a short distance.
Proprietor Elly Lange's pride in the pension is palpable, and you can't help but be touched by it. Elly is clearly very dedicated to her job, and makes it clear that she and her staff will go out of their way to meet your needs.
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