A work of art

Guest: Janice T.
Date of Stay: 10/03/11 Review Submitted: 01/13/12

I spent 3 nights at the Miniloft in October. I absolutely loved my stay. Everything one could possibly need was there. I especially enjoyed the space itself. When I was in the room I felt comfortable and safe, and I looked forward to returning at the end of the day. The bed was as comfortable as they come The Miniloft is very private and calm, and yet it s in a great location, close to everything, and within walking distance to many attractions. The free wifi was a gift. The guidebook was especially well written and fun. I used this to plan my days, and it has one of the best maps I found in Berlin. The Miniloft is an attraction in itself. I have never before stayed in a place quite so thoughtfully conceived, and when I return to Berlin, this will be my first choice.

Owner response:Thank you Jan! It was a pleasure having you here.

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Miniloft--Spacious, cozy, with great location.

Guest: NancyLee (Singapore)
Date of Stay: 12/28/11 Review Submitted: 01/11/12

We spent a week over New Year's in a Miniloft apartment and were delighted by our stay. The apartment was spacious and thoughtfully fitted out with everything we needed - including pots and pans, an iron, dishes, organic shampoo and dish soap. The design was gorgeous, minimalist, and so tasteful. We loved the concrete heated floors - despite the minimalist design and large windows, the apartment was truly cozy. The location was also great, in the center of town and very close to a subway stop, as well as within walking distance of many of our sightseeing goals and museums. Probably the best thing though was the guidebook the owners (who are also the building's architects!) wrote themselves, with insider tips and tons of information about the neighborhood and Berlin. We tried four of their restaurant recommendations and they were all spot on. You have your own key and don't have to pass reception so you feel quite independent, but there was always someone in the office during the day ready to help and answer our (many!) questions. They were extremely friendly and welcoming. The only thing to note is that it is a true loft, just one large room, so keep in mind that privacy would be limited if you are a larger group. I imagine a family with children would find it comfortable. Highly recommended!

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Great Little Studio

Guest: Mr. Anonymous (Kingston, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 05/18/11

My wife and I, who are 69, recently stayed in a "compact" apartment for a week. We have only good things to report: The space, though modest, is intelligently used, and the large vertical windows, with drapes of alternating colours, make the atmosphere seem at once open, airy, and big. Normally, my wife's first instincts on being installed in a space is to start moving furniture around; here, alas, she had nothing to do. In terms of utensils, appliances, and the like, there was everything we needed, except a regular oven for cooking - but perhaps this is entailed in the notion of a kitchen"ette." Moreover, the things provided were of a very high quality - heavy pots, big wine glasses in the kitchenette; plush towels, good bedding, interesting shampoo, etc. elsewhere. So the feel of the place is of unadorned, even austere, space, made warm through the accoutrements of living. The building itself is a joy to return to, and the location, though central, unusually quiet. Most important is the intelligent helpfulness of management and staff. One of the things we like to do on holiday is buy ingredients we cannot get at home, and then cook. For this we could have used a bigger fry pan, and when we asked whether one was available from a different apartment, within half an hour somebody went and purchased one for us. As well, there is a wonderful guidebook to the neighbourhood, and to Berlin at large - maps, for instance, with concentric circles of 5, 10, 15... minute walks, showing where to take a coffee, where to buy groceries, where to eat, to get money, etc. Indeed, having a week to fill between commitments in England and France, and wanting to visit a city new to us, we chose Berlin partly on the strength of the guidebook, as it always takes a while to get one's bearing in a strange city, and for a short stay this is a shame. Knowing the city a bit as we now do, would we choose to stay at Miniloft again? Yes, absolutely.

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.

Cool design

Guest: Juliane from Sao Paolo (-)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11 Review Submitted: 04/29/11

A lot of space and light - cool design - friendly yet unobtrusive service - independence - good cost/benefit ratio - free wi-fi - easy to book - photos on the site corresponds well to the real apartments.

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At home

Guest: Claudia, Petro and Giuliano from Milano (-)
Date of Stay: 04/25/11 Review Submitted: 04/29/11

We liked to feel at home. We liked the style, the silence, the essentials. We liked to be central and remote at the same time.

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Lots of daylight

Guest: Olew and Ellen from Oslo (-)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 04/29/11

We liked the high ceilings, large space and lots of daylight. Also the situation in the city - walking distance from "everywhere."

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Eco-friendly

Guest: Bob and Joan from Edinburgh (-)
Date of Stay: 04/05/11 Review Submitted: 04/29/11

We loved the great space, tastefully furnished and well equipped and in such a central location. We also really appreciated the eco-friendly materials used.

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Thoughtful yet simple

Guest: Philippa (-)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 04/29/11

They are amazing, very thoughtful yet simple. So much nicer than a hotel. I shall definitely recommend you to my friends.

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Beautifully designed - inside and out

Guest: Neil (-)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 04/29/11

Beautifully designed - inside and out. Warm and comfortable. Great location. The Miniloft guide is a fantastic touch. The price is right.

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Warm and wonderful

Guest: Wiebke (-)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 04/29/11

(We liked) everything! Wonderful apartment, great architecture, functional interior, fantastic location, warm and welcoming atmosphere, nice people, great service - in fact, all I was always looking for when traveling!

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