It’s not that usual for me to stay in a hotel in Berlin but, after I had heard my friend André from Viagem Criativa talking about the best place to stay in West Berlin, I had to find an excuse to stay at the amazing 25hours Hotel Berlin.
So, there I was for a few days in January, exploring Berlin City West and enjoying what that part of the German capital offers.
But, this time, I will just talk about the hotel itself and how I slept in one of the best beds ever.
25hours Hotel Berlin, an introduction to the best place to stay in West Berlin
But first, let’s talk a little about the hotel itself. If you didn’t know that the 25hours Hotel Berlin is a boutique hotel, you will learn about it when you see the neon sign and the bikes hanging from the ceiling.
After the door behind you shuts down, you’re in their world. A place where everything is fresh and fashionable.
Inside the 25hours Hotel Berlin, you will find almost 150 rooms in a modernist building from the 1950s. The building had seen better days in the past, and it was neglected for quite a while before Bikini-Haus came into existence with its shops, restaurants, and lifestyle.
Bringing some new life into a part of Berlin that needed fresh air.
Now that you know about the hotel, you need to know about the room and how much I loved the bed where I slept for a few lazy days. You will walk in a hallway resembling a science-fi movie from a few decades ago to get there.
Every room has its number in a neon sign that shines in the dark and makes the experience of arriving at your room excellent.
The Room at 25hours Hotel Berlin
When you enter the room, you first see the windows overlooking Charlottenburg. My room had a view of the Europa Center, and it was pretty cool to stand there and watch people go by late at night. Inside the bedroom is a mixture of wood, steel, and concrete with drawings on the walls. Inside is a minibar and a big screen TV that might be attractive to those who need to sleep with some sound around, like me.
The bed was perfect for my taste, and when I got to the hotel, a plush monkey lay there like it was protecting my bed from whoever might have come before me. I was also surprised by a small KR/23 liquor bottle and toiletry bag.
Another highlight of the room was the bathroom. Tiled entirely in black, the shower head was strong, as I like, and the heated floors outside made my trip to the shower magical. I think I spent too much time underwater there and you will do the same if you stay at 25hours Hotel Berlin.
And what about breakfast? That was one of the highlights for me since 25Hours Hotel Berlin is home to Neni Berlin, a Middle Eastern rooftop restaurant with a huge buffet.
There, you will find a lot of variety in juices and beverages, from coffee and tea to smoothies and lassi. Warm dishes, including Berlin’s famous currywurst, come in the same great variety.
Another good thing about eating at Neni Berlin is the fantastic view from the surrounding area. On one side, you have Tiergarten and all its trees.
Closer to the hotel, you can see the Berlin Zoo, and you can even see some of the animals from up there. Alternatively, you have Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the new buildings around Breitscheidplatz.
What else do you get at 25hours Hotel Berlin?
Every room has fast wi-fi for free, and you can also borrow a Mini Cooper for free if you want to see the Berlin streets inside a car. Since I don’t drive, I didn’t use it, but it could be cool! There are also bikes for rent at the lobby gift shop, where you can find cute shopping bags, notebooks, postcards, and locally made drinks like the KR/23 liquor you got on your gift bag.
On the rooftop, you can also visit the Monkey Bar, one of the coolest places in West Berlin. At night, you will have a great 360-degree panorama view of the German Capital and see how amazing West Berlin can look.
Ultimately, my stay at 25hours Hotel Berlin was great. It included an extensive breakfast and a beautiful view of West Berlin. My room was nice and had one of the best beds I ever slept in. The shower was so good that I wanted to have one like this in my house.
Yeah, 25hours Hotel Berlin is great, and you should stay there when you visit Berlin again.
Where to stay in West Berlin: 25hours Hotel Berlin
Budapester Str. 40, 10787
Berlin – Germany
