HOLIDAY INN - THE NIU, DWARF BERLIN SCHOENEBERG BY IHG, Berlin

The immediate area is a mix of residential and light industrial, with a scrap yard and a cemetery nearby. Despite the setting, the S-Bahn station provides quick and easy connections: roughly 15 minutes to Brandenburg Gate and 20 minutes to Kurfürstendamm. Several restaurants, cafés, and shops are within a 5-minute walk along the main street, and the EUREF campus with the 'gasholder' is a short walk. Public transport links include S-Bahn lines S1 and Ringbahn, plus bus stops. The hotel is outside Berlin's environmental zone, so no green sticker is required for cars. For airport transfers, take the train from Südkreuz (one stop away) or a taxi (about 30 minutes).

Room sizes are compact, best suited for short stays. Double beds consist of two single mattresses pushed together, which may separate. Storage is minimal - no wardrobe or chest of drawers - so those with lots of luggage may find it tight. In-room amenities include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safe, a hairdryer, and a seating area with a small table and two stools. There is no kettle, minibar, or refrigerator; coffee machines are not standard (some rooms may have them). Some rooms overlook the cemetery or the scrap yard; a few are wheelchair-accessible with grab rails and lower sinks. City views are available in many rooms, particularly on higher floors. Soundproofing is effective with windows closed, but opening windows may let in street noise from the scrap yard and passing trains. Daily housekeeping is free and can be requested, but service consistency varies.

Parking: private underground parking costs €25 per night (no reservation, subject to availability). Free public street parking is possible but limited. The garage height is 2 metres. Bicycles can be stored free of charge in the garage. Pets: allowed with a daily fee (dogs €15, cats €10); pet bowls and beds are provided. Accessibility: the hotel is wheelchair accessible with an adapted bathroom, emergency cord, and grab rails. Business facilities: photocopying/fax available for an additional charge. Other services: packed lunches can be arranged; vending machines sell drinks and snacks. The hotel accepts major credit cards (Amex, Visa, MasterCard, Diners, JCB, Discover, Carte Blanche). Safety: 24-hour reception, key card access, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers. Note that only one elevator is operational, leading to possible waiting times. The hotel does not have a gym, pool, or spa; the nearest gym is 15 minutes away. No in-room phone; guests must use the lift to reach reception for requests.