Hotel Review: Soho House Berlin, Germany.
When booking my flight to Berlin last November, it was obvious to me that I would be staying at the Soho House Berlin. I’ve been here once before and for me, there is no other hotel option in Berlin. Set over eight floors of a restored Bauhaus building in the Mitte district, Soho House Berlin includes a Cowshed Spa, gym, a rooftop pool, restaurant, bar, a screening room and private event spaces.
Location.
Rating: 4 out of 5
I have to admit that the location of the Soho House Berlin is not the most ideal (in my opinion). It’s a bit of a walk to the next metro line, which will take you to all the top sights in Berlin… But on the contrary you have the Hackescher Markt nearby, which makes up for a lot. Personally I think that this is one of the best shopping areas of Berlin. Lots of cute shops and cafés to hang out at.
- Address: Torstraße 1, 10119 Berlin, Germany
- Tel.: +49 30 40 50 440
- Website: sohohouseberlin.de
Comfort Level.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Oh my God, what can I say? The Soho House Berlin has it all:
Lobby: The lobby is very appealing with two counters (check-in on the right & the club members counter to the left) and a nice lounge area in the centre. Computers in the back as well as a garden.
Rooms: The rooms are absolutely amazing! 65 bedrooms are situated over 6 floors and come in six different categories: Tiny, Small, Medium, Big, Large and Extra Large. I booked myself into a “Big Room” and was not disappointed: 75 m2, King size bed, free standing bathtub, oversize armchairs, huge flat-screen TV, steam bath, floor heating, a traditional vintage record player, Bose iPod docking station and selection of custom vinyl LP’s and an amazing view of the Alexanderplatz. All rooms are equipped with Cowshed therapeutic products – with which I’m completely in love!
Club/Restaurant: The stunning central bar immediately stands out on the Club Floor. The House Kitchen is located on one end of the room, while the seating area is on the other end, featured with a mixture of oversized sofas, banquette seating and comfortable chairs. Two fireplaces sit on either side of the bar, while the rest of the room is decorated with warm chandelier lighting.
Above the Club Floor you’ll come across the Rooftop, which is especially stunning in the warmer months. Still you could go for a dip in the heated pool, tiled with green stone and surrounded by timber decking.
Big Plus:
- All hotel guests have access to free Wi-Fi and Wireless printing facilities.
A little downer:
- There’s no real parking area in front of the hotel, so you have to walk towards the street to catch a cab. And there is no door man.
Food & Drinks.
Rating: 5 out of 5
The breakfast, lunches and dinners are delicious and I really enjoyed the easygoing, homelike atmosphere of the Club Floor. The music & mood changes according to the time of the day. And they do it in such a great way, that you really feel like it’s a different location.
Tip:
- Try the Hugo – it’s so delicious!
Service & Hospitality.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Super friendly staff that is courteous, open, casual and well informed about the cities activities and sights. No matter what time of the day, someone will be there for you to make you feel like a million dollars.
Only one minor issue: I was woken up in the middle of the night because a staff member wanted to bring me a water bottle. Even though I told the guy that he got the wrong room, it happened again the next night. And then they wanted to charge me for the water when checking-out, but immediately apologized for it…
Price Range.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Yes, the Soho House Berlin is expensive, yes. But it’s very much worth it and you truly get what you pay for. And it also depends which room category you prefer.
Here’s a quick overview of the most important prices:
Sleeping.
- 1 night per room (depending on room type & day): 170,00 – 650,00 €
Food & Drinks.
- Breakfast Buffet (includes pastries, cereal, jam, honey, butter, yoghurt, fruits, berries, cured meats & cheese): 12,00 €
- Café Latte: 3,00 €
- Smoothie: 5,00 €
- Cocktails: 9.00 €
- Cheeseburger: 15,00 €
Overall Feedback & Impression.
Rating: 4.6 out of 5
This exclusive hotel in Berlin is the address for globe-trotting coolhunters who want to combine power-brunching with decadent downtime; it combines casual luxury with Berlin’s raw glamour. Definitely my hotel of choice in the German capital.
… sorry for the photo quality, but since taking photos is not allowed (sucks bad time!), I could only take very few shots with my iPhone (except the ones from my room).
