Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz

We had chosen the Motel One simply because from there I could walk to the start of the halfmarathon and wouldn't have to take the subway.
Our room was small, but adequate. This is a two star hotel, so I didn't expect any luxuries. We had everything we needed, though.

Our room faced the street and it was very noisy when the window was opened, but when it was closed the noise was shut off. The double-glazed windows really did their job.

Breakfast was not included in our rate and we didn't have any, so I cannot say anything about it.

The staff was very friendly. For the first time since I've used it, www.hrs.de had forgotten to pass on a cancellation and the hotel expected my son to check in as well. But I had had to cancel for him some days earlier, however, it was not a problem.
The hotel was almost fully booked, most people were runners in the halfmarathon, and I don't think they had any trouble giving the room to somebody else.

Unique Quality: The best part of the Motel One Alexanderplatz is its location, right next to the subway station Alexanderplatz. It's a one to two minute walk from the trains to the hotel, and Alexanderplatz is one of the hubs in Berlin. From here you can get everywhere.

Directions: Station Alexanderplatz, leave through exit marked Dircksenstrasse and walk down the street, pass the Kaufhof and cross at the traffic lights. The hotel is on the right side.

This hotel is hard to beat as far as value for money goes. It is furnished like a designer hotel, but prices no where near what I'd expect to pay.
Rooms are not very big, but do have a flat-screen tv and a nice bathroom with a walk-in shower.
There is free wireless internet in the lobby, so order a coffee at the bar and install yourself in one of the big blue chairs!

Just outside the hotel are various restaurants. Alexanderplatz station also has several fast-food places if you want a quick bite. Cross the Alexanderplatz to find Alexa, the brand new shopping mall.

Breakfast is extra but worth the money.

Unique Quality: Free wireless internet, excellent location just a few minutes walk from the Alexanderplatz. Close to restaurants, shops and public transport.

Directions: Arriving a Alexanderplatz station take the exit facing the Kaufhof department store. Go left on this street and keep walking straight on. Cross the road, continue for 1 more block and the hotel is on the corner.