Lux 11

Lux 11 couldn’t be more centrally plugged in if it tried, but with seemingly little effort, this airy and modern hotel (or rather luxury service apartments) emanates calmness in the maze of Mitte. Practicing a hands-off policy—a relief after many nights spent under the watch of Stasi-like concierges—Lux 11 prefers to let guests unwind on their own while still providing lush accessories like rain shower heads, Bulgari toiletries, soft robes and slippers.

In line with its minimal philosophy, each one of the 72 apartments is only serviced every three days; an available laundry room, decreasing room rates and pamper-ready wellness center (sauna, Aveda salon and spa) help cushion this blow. Well-designed rooms—even the smallest feel large at circa 30 square meters—benefit from spacious lounging areas and, for larger rooms, adjoining balconies. The two flat-screen TVs and wi-fi access keep tech-heads equally content. And if you can’t make it to their award-winning restaurant Shiro i Shiro for dinner, indulge in their daily breakfast buffet.