A luxury spa oodles of in-room amenities and a perch that's steps from the zoo and public transportation make the Waldorf Astoria Berlin the savvy traveler's choice. Opened in January 2013 the high-rise Waldorf is home 232 rooms that all feature 40-inch flat-panel cable TVs Nespresso machines iPod docks minibars work desks and floor-to-ceiling windows; select rooms offer kitchenettes. Wi-Fi is available for an added fee. On-site eats come via four restaurants and bars and there's free coffee in the lobby. Guests with work in tow are happy to know there's a business center in-house. As for activity log some miles in the gym or float the day away in the indoor pool and hot tub. The hotel's luxury spa appeals to guests with a yen for pampering. Laundry services are offered and pets are permitted for a fee. Located in the city's west end the Waldorf is across from Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and Zoo Berlin. It's steps from the upscale shopping district of Kurfürstendamm and one block from the metro and rail station at the zoo. The German Parliament is three-and-a-half-miles away and the Berlin Wall Memorial is five miles. Top attractions including the Pergamon Museum and Berlin Cathedral are within a 15-minute radius. Berlin Central Station is three miles from the hotel. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is a 20-mile drive. Numerous on-site restaurants an indoor pool and business center keep guests happy at the Waldorf Astoria Berlin.