Melia Opens First Hotel in Germany
The official inauguration of the Melia Berlin, the first Melia branded hotel in Germany, took place last week in the German capital.
The event was attended by a large number of figures from the world of business, politics and culture, and also by Sebastian Escarrer, Vice Chairman and CEO of Sol Melia, the Mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit, and the Spanish Ambassador to Germany, Gabriel Busquets.
During the inauguration, Klaus Wowereit expressed his satisfaction for the growth in tourism in Berlin in recent years and also emphasised the importance of the city attracting companies with the experience and know-how of Sol Melia. The Spanish Ambassador in Berlin, Gabriel Busquets, spoke about the important presence of Spanish companies in the country and the positive effects that these business links have on culture and business in both countries.
The Melia Berlin is located in the heart of the German capital on the corner of Friedrich and Weidendamm streets and within a few minutes walk of the Brandenburg Gate, the Museum Island with its world famous museums and galleries, the Nikolai quarter, the Friedrichstadtpalast Theatre or Alexanderplatz.
Its facilities and central location, near the underground metro station and the Friedrichsstrasse tram stop, and only 9 miles from Berlin international airport make it an ideal hotel for both business and leisure travellers. Melia Berlin provides 364 guestrooms, 16 suites and 35 rooms specially adapted for disabled guests.
In addition to its extraordinary location, occupying a 98-yard stretch of the famous Friedrichstrasse, this four-star, eight-floor hotel provides a 10,871-square-foot convention and incentive center with 6 different sized meeting rooms and an 8,890-square-foot ballroom. All of the meeting rooms are located on the first floor and are equipped with the very latest technology.
Melia Berlin also provides one of the most attractive services on Friedrichstrasse with its seventh-floor Executive Club. Fifty-nine rooms on “The Level”, with an independent check in area and free drinks and snacks served throughout the day, as well as a private meeting room for up to 12 people, are just some of the exclusive services that will make your visit a resounding success.
The 140 m2 Fitness Centre at the Melia Berlin is located on the top floor and enjoys direct access to a large terrace with stunning views over the city. The fitness room is equipped with high performance equipment and a weights area. To delight the senses and help wind down after a hard day, Melia Berlin also provides a sauna area.
