The opening of the Henri Hotel in Berlin was heralded by a lot of pomp and naturally, my interest was piqued. The question on the mind of most critics was if the former Residenz hotel would live up to the standard of the other Henri hotels. I decided to find out for myself when the hotel reopened in August, 2016 and after my two nights in the hotel, I believe I do have a say.
On approaching the hotel, one cannot help but appreciate the perfect location which further enhanced the appeal of the hotel. Located in the Meinekestrasse 9 which is about three minutes away on foot from the luxury shops on Kurfürstendamm and a mere five minutes on foot from the underground station, the Henri Hotel is in a good spot indeed. The central location makes movement between the hotel and the city easy for tourists and business men.
The old Rezidenz Hotel bnow Heneri Hotel has been a choice location in the filming of a number of international movies including the 1985 film, Gotcha! And The Constant Gardener, a 2005 film which was nominated for many awards and won some. The Hotel Residenz serves as a testament of the La Belle Époque era and regardless of the modern renovation and remodeling the rich history and character remains evident in the new Henri Hotel.

The Henri Hotel has the unique charm of the old 19th century buildings, and it is perfect for a retreat from the noisy and stressful life in a big city. The elegant building which was tastefully styled balances the elements of the la...