Pros: (1) Gorgeous, immaculately maintained apartment in a genteel, tree-lined neighborhood. (2) Close walk to the 109 bus stop to get to and from Tegel airport in a half hour, which is so easy and it's much cheaper than a taxi. (3) Less than a block from a grocery store, a bakery, cafes and an incredibly delicious falafel shop. (4) There’s a washing machine on the premises if you need to do a quick wash. (5) If you’re seeing multiple shows at the Berliner Festspiele like I did, it’s so much better than a hotel.
Cons, and I can only think of one: (1) West Berlin is much quieter than what’s happening in the hipper sections of Berlin like Kreuzberg. If you’re into hard core techno, the city’s avant grade graffiti scene or underground culture of any sort, you’re going to have to schlepp because of Berlin's enormous size. Otherwise, this is a lovely space to stay in a charming neighborhood.