"Pros: Candlewood shares a building with The NIU like a duplex. The Niu has a lively lobby, and that was where I had to check in, which was not that clear initially. The check-in person was extremely pleasant, but there is no way to get from The Candlewood to the Niu without leaving the building - just a slight inconvenience if you have a lot of luggage or have to go to the bathroom. The hotel seems quite new, and the rooms were well equipped - Kitchenette with a stove top, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher with a tab included, plenty of cutlery and plates, and a good amount of cookware (including a collander for pasta), and a Nespresso machine with 4 pods already there. The bed was comfortable, there was a floor length window, a small table/desk, and a very nicely equipped bathroom with a very roomy no-step shower. They spent money where it counts, and saved where you don't notice or care. Parking on the street was a bit tough to find, and I didn't see whether there was an option at the hotel - but I got in late, and left early. Since I was there with a car, I can't say much to getting around with public transit, but it is still in easy walking distance of core areas of Charlottenburg. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to people when it is well priced. Cons: Since you are doing check-ins at the hotel next door - being clearer on that before you enter the one where the desk isn't manned would be good. Even better would be a doorway between the two so you don't have to go back via the sidewalk and entrance" ~Stephen