Jeffrey Kraskin
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Jewish Museum Berlin
The Jewish Museum Berlin is a must visit and should be a must reason to even visit Berlin. While there is an admission fee the audio guide is free if you download the app.
We spent over 2 hours visiting this museum and still did not fully experience all there is to offer. The building's architecture is a very critical part of the experience and the emotion one feels throughout the visit.
Whether you begin or end your visit one must enjoy the café.
We spent over 2 hours visiting this museum and still did not fully experience all there is to offer. The building's architecture is a very critical part of the experience and the emotion one feels throughout the visit.
Whether you begin or end your visit one must enjoy the café.
Sanssouci Palace
A visit to Sanssouci Palace is a true step back in time. During your visit one can imagine the beauty of the time and the splendor of the period.
We visited in December and one should note this was a summer palace -- there is no heat and this palace was kept as it was originally. The grounds are beautiful and we can only imagine the greater beauty during the warmer months.
We visited in December and one should note this was a summer palace -- there is no heat and this palace was kept as it was originally. The grounds are beautiful and we can only imagine the greater beauty during the warmer months.
Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection
The Egyptian Museum at the Neues Museum in Berlin Germany is worth visiting to see specific pieces. The museum itself is important to understand the interior as it relates to its existence after the war.
Be sure to pick-up your audio guide which is included in the general ticket price. Unlike many museums in other countries this museum does not offer a reduced rate for older visitors.
Be sure to pick-up your audio guide which is included in the general ticket price. Unlike many museums in other countries this museum does not offer a reduced rate for older visitors.
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown in Washington DC is a great and convenient location for those wishing to enjoy the restaurants and shops of Georgetown. The lobby is warm and cozy with the furnishings and fireplace. The lobby serves as a cocktail area.
The hotel layout is unique in that guests must go down one floor to the lower lobby level either by staircase or elevator to access their guest room. Guest's rooms are either of 2 wings -- East or West. Once you traverse the appropriate hallway you then take and elevator to the appropriate guest's floor. You will find the "business center" Tech Pod rooms on this lower level in the West wing direction.
We were surprised to discover our guest room was partial below grade in the West wing first floor. The room was typical of Ritz-Carlton design with a large bathroom and sleeping area. Disappointing though was the room appeared tired. The electric/USB ports next to the bed did not work as did the outlets built into the face of the desk.
As the picture shows the floor bath mat on the tub was highly stained. (We reported that immediately to the front desk but it was never corrected.) We were surprised that this mat would have even been placed in a room.
Another surprise was that WiFi was an additional charge of $9.95 per day unless you are a Marriott Bonvoy member. Truly, at the cost of this property for guest's rooms WiFi should be included. It appears that this hotel property caters a great deal to corporate and association meeting visitors.
The hotel layout is unique in that guests must go down one floor to the lower lobby level either by staircase or elevator to access their guest room. Guest's rooms are either of 2 wings -- East or West. Once you traverse the appropriate hallway you then take and elevator to the appropriate guest's floor. You will find the "business center" Tech Pod rooms on this lower level in the West wing direction.
We were surprised to discover our guest room was partial below grade in the West wing first floor. The room was typical of Ritz-Carlton design with a large bathroom and sleeping area. Disappointing though was the room appeared tired. The electric/USB ports next to the bed did not work as did the outlets built into the face of the desk.
As the picture shows the floor bath mat on the tub was highly stained. (We reported that immediately to the front desk but it was never corrected.) We were surprised that this mat would have even been placed in a room.
Another surprise was that WiFi was an additional charge of $9.95 per day unless you are a Marriott Bonvoy member. Truly, at the cost of this property for guest's rooms WiFi should be included. It appears that this hotel property caters a great deal to corporate and association meeting visitors.
Savoy Theatre
The Savoy Theatre was a wonderful experience as was the performance of Sunset Blvd. The theatre is comfortable and very spacious. The total complex with the Savoy Hotel was excellent.
Next door the pub The Coal Hole is a great stop that should not be missed.
Next door the pub The Coal Hole is a great stop that should not be missed.