Westin Grand

Despite its East German prefabricated exterior, the Westin Grand is pure five-star international posh. The decor is gratifyingly elegant, with lots of polished crystal and brass and a grandiose foyer and staircase. The rooms are tastefully traditional, and the 35 suites are individually furnished with period decor themed after their names. There's also a garden and patio, plus a bar and restaurant, and the elegant haunts of the Gendarmenmarkt are just outside the door.