KCR Spring 2024 Magazine FINAL v2 Lower res - Flipbook - Page 37
The Courtyard City Center Berlin
Sustainability, top-notch service and serenity: The Courtyard
City Center Berlin, part of the Marriott portfolio, sets the bar
high.
Tourists often 昀ock to Berlin9s historical centre and nightclubs, so
they9d be forgiven for failing to realise that Germany9s capital is one of
Europe9s greenest cities, with thousands of parks, plus 昀at terrain, ideal
for cycling.
Courtyard Berlin City Center put the city9s green credentials at the
forefront of its recent renovation. As the 昀rst of all Courtyard Hotels to
showcase the new European design, this central Berlin property
demonstrates a commitment to sustainability with the use of
eco-friendly materials such as coconut wood and recycled Bolon
昀ooring, as well as aerators for water-saving purposes.
Arriving for my weekend stay, my check in process took place in a
spacious and calming lobby area, replete with natural materials. Sta昀
stand by pedestals, rather than behind a reception desk, which adds
to the seamlessness of the space, as well as contributing to a sense of
informality and welcome.
Yet despite the modernity and harmoniousness of the design, elements
of Berlin9s fractured past - undoubtedly one of the city9s main tourist
drawcards - are within easy reach: Checkpoint Charlie is a mere 10
minute walk away and, just a stroll from the hotel9s entrance, you9ll 昀nd
Stephan Blakenhol9s statue