Art Hotel Luise
Berlin, Germany
Facilities
- A 19th-century townhouse built around an interior court,
with parquet floors and 4-metre ceilings in the bel-etage rooms,
and a central stairwell plastered with philosophical quotations (a
good excuse for a breather)
- A new wing (2003) with elevator, air-con, soundproofed
windows, exposed concrete-and-steel hallways and eco-friendly loam
rendering
- A ground floor lobby with sofas, free internet, vending
machines (reasonably priced wine and soft drinks) and bold artwork
– including a giant equine proboscis protruding from the
wall
- A neighbouring restaurant which serves breakfast (using
a coupon system for hotel guests) as well as excellent German and
international fare for lunch and dinner
- A wide range of bedrooms to suit all budgets, from attic
singles with shared showers to 2-room suites overlooking the
courtyard
- Exuberant, contemporary, bold artwork throughout –
the owners see this as a "gallery where you can spend the night", a
place where you get "poetry instead of room service"
- Great location near the river Spree and within 5-10 minutes' walk of the Reichstag and Unter den Linden; also the Tegel airport JetExpress bus stops on the corner next to the hotel
When to go?
Berlin is a year round destination. Summers are similar to the UK, perhaps a little warmer and more humid. Winters can be bitingly cold, but as long as you are wrapped up well, a crisp, clear January day would be perfect to explore the city without the crowds. It can get busy during fairs (such as ITB in March) and the Christmas markets (late November to end December).
Features include:
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Walk to restaurants (offsite)
- Internet access
- Meeting rooms
