ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin - Berlin

Lively neighborhood (if you want quiet, ask for a courtyard room at the back) within walking distance to lots of interesting Berlin sites, or hop on the public transit at the front door -- or even better, rent a bike from the hotel and zip around this fascinating bike-friendly city (OK, the bike rental is more expensive than the place around the corner, but you can't beat the convenience). Comfortable beds (although the mini-pillows were kind of odd -- adequate, but odd); good shower (although the funny tub/shower design resulted in a fair amount of water on the floor, but nothing unmanageable). What we liked the best: the outstanding bar tender, who really knows his cocktails and the interesting ingredients at his disposal. Don't bother springing for the breakfast as there is a great espresso place right next door with free wifi and really nice people. I would definitely return.

The location was perfect!!! The rate was ok for the quality of the hotel. The only thing id that we havent internet connection in our room. The hotel is very fashionable and modern!

We loved the hotel and the bar, the only thing that was VERY disappointing was the included "breakfast". Although it is stated as ending at 10am they don't ever refill anything so when things are gone they are gone. And it's meek to start with- hard rolls, green bananas, yogurt. No cereal, meats/cheeses, ect. They should buff it up or end it altogether as many guests were complaining.

Very nice and modern Hotel, excellent bar, perfect location. Very good price.

We got the room first on the garden side and it was noisy because of the neighbor disco. We asked the new room and we got immediately new wonderful street side room which was quit. We really liked this stylish art hotel with window wall on the street side. The hotel staff was also very helpful and friendly. We will choose this hotel again when visiting in Berlin.

We got a smoking room while we never asked for it. Carpet was smelling smoke. There was noisy works in the street just in front of the hotel, starting every morning at 8 ! Upon departure, the lady at reception gave us the way to the wrong airport. We missed our fligth back home... But nice hotel and nice location.

It was a unique experience staying in this hotel. Especially the huge window in my room that offers a complete view of the street. The only thing that I did not like was that there was'nt any price on those special socks for massage and I kept all of them (four) in my laguage because I thought that they were offered for free. Then I had to pay eight Euros for each unless I was opening my laguage that was packed at the time. I prefered to pay and I gave the socks as a gift to my friends.

Excelent, great location, nice team.

Gran bell'albergo,buona posizione in una zona ricca di locali,ristoranti e a una decina di minuti a piedi da Unter den linden e la Porta di Brandeburgo.Camera ampia,pulitissima,design dell'hotel riuscito,buon prezzo.

This is an excellent hotel, in a perfect location. Room rates are very good, we paid 100 euros per room per couple. Only slight negative comment would be the cost of the breakfast (14e) but it was excellent and plentiful - so I guess you pay for what you get. Staff are excellent, food is also top quality. There is a Vodka bar, certainly not cheap, but offers an incredible range of cocktails. The hotel is positioned in walking distance of all the principle buildings/attractions, however, you are within 60 seconds of the plentiful and efficient public transport system. Overall just about the best place to stay in berlin.

An excellent hotel: we really appreciated the room with the "open" bathroom. We suggest to ask for a room on the street side to look outside and see people walking by in a nice berliner street. Avoid the first and the second floor otherwise people from outside can easily see you while you are in your room! An advice: having breakfast at the hotel is expensive (12 euros if you reserve the day before otherwise 17 euros). It is better to have breakfast in the bar just on the right of the hotel (the Ambualance bar, or something like this....): people are friendly and the cappuccino is excellent (and their cakes as well).

Nice quality hotel, immacuately clean, beautiful designs, very new; we had a great view of Orienberger Str; good central location for hopping onto metro, or going for a meal along Orienberger Str; very lively area, huge art scene, can get a little seedy with hookers on the streets but everyone pretends they arn't there; the restaurants are great and not expensive. I wish breakfast had been included in the price; the bathroom isn't really a 'room' but it's nicely compactly done, could have done with choice of more privacy with proper curtain for around bath area and not see-through one. Free internet in bar downstairs. We were offered choice to have breakfast for $12 (not $16) but decided against it, but it looked pretty good and I wished we'd tried it.

Very friendly competent hotel staff, especially at the Registration desk

There is no closet in the room which is very strange for a 4 stars hotel. The internet was supposed to be free as they mentioned in all web sites of the reservation. It was not! The staff was very friendly but they charge our guarenty credit card without our confirmation and we are still trying to fix that mistake - 10 days after asking them on our check out.

Small room but very cosy. Great location and good quality of service provided. But why extra money paid in my credit card? Why and two small duvet on the one double bed? Camera piccola ma molto accogliente. Fantastica posizione e buona qualità dei servizi. Però perche' ritrovarsi degli euro pagati non previsti sulla carta di credito? E perchè in un letto matrimioniale c'erano due piumini singoli?

The hotel is handily located between the tourist traps of Friedrichstraße and in vogue Hackescher Markt with chic cafes, designer shoe/garment shops, and non-commercial galleries. Modest design inside out is complimented with fashionable touches: red carpets throughout the building make you feel like a visiting star of Berlinale. You might feel home in company of JFK or Marlene commemorated on canvas curtain portraits. Floor to ceiling windows add an extra visual effect to an open plan room/bathroom. The downstairs bar offer an enormous variety of vodka based cocktails. Try Philip’s, the bartenders’ own specialty: 52% ginger vodka. Room service is incredibly fast and attentive. Reception desk is efficient and flexible. Management does something right about their staff. They seem genuinely happy serving you and love their managers back. Amazing.

We stayed in Berlin at New Year, and this hotel was ideally located. the street it is on has many interesting and varied bars and restaurants, and is within walking distnace of the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island and Unter den Linden. It is right next door to the Tacheles Ruins art comunity which may not be to "Daily Mail readers'" taste! The breakfast in the restaurant in the hotel was very good, if a little more expensive than nearby restaurants. It is a buffet so you can get your money's worth from it(!) The service in the bar in the hotel (the Velvet Lounge) was extremely slow the one time we used it. this was the only bad point.

Excellent location, and high service quality.

Comments: The sink design is ridiculously sized and leaves no room for wash bag/ makeup bag/ contact lens equipment. (The long mirror under the T.V. is useless for applying makeup or inserting contact lenses as it is too low.) The red wine was terrible (old/corked - tasted like sherry) - once opened I could not drink it - but luckily when I mentioned this when checking out I was not charged for this.

This is a great boutique hotel in a very vibrant part of Berlin. The rooms are a bit small for what I'm used to, but there are many thoughtful touches and I really enjoyed the stay. Also, there are many restaurants, bars and sights nearby, I ended up always returning to the hotel area to hang out.

The Arcotel is a good 4 star hotel in a convenient and interesting location. The immediate area is red-light, and there is an alternative culture nightclub nearby (with little to recommend for the live music). The hotel is fairly new and the rooms are well appointed, if compact. We were generally pleased with the hotel.

Loved the location next to Tacheles. The staff was extremely helpful. They do have bicycles to rent, which was a nice service.

I hope the information of hotel room internet service in more detail.

Wonderful place to stay! My husband and I booked a standard double room, but were then upgraded to a suite on the 7th floor (it was our anniversary). Very competent and friendly staff. Nicely decorated rooms. Excellent location!!

There are many good restaurant and cafe around the hotel, and we can walk even to the TV tower. The room was clean and comfortable, the hotel staff was friendly. If we go to Berlyn again, we are sure to stay at this hotel.

Excellent location, right next to some great food and restaurants. Located near main transport also which was handy. Berlin is a great city.

Ideale per visitare Berlino, in prossimità di due stazioni della metropolitana vicino ai principali musei raggiungibili a piedi, nel cuore della Mitte in una delle vie più vivaci e frequentate dai giovani con una ricca scelta di locali per tutti i gusti e per tutte le tasche. Città bellissima da visitare.

Excellent hotel for a good price, close to all mayor attractions in Berlin. Staff was very helpful in offering help & advsing on directions. I would suggest to lower the parking rates or offer this as complementary service and some of the minibar products prices could be lowered to be more competitive

Nice hotel, but too noisy,

Excellent hotel in a very good area of the city. Very well communicated and easy access to the most interesting places of Berlin

Arcotels provide the greatest quality stay for the best price. They are all-round amazing hotels with incredible staff and wonderful facilities!

Great location with lots of restaurants and night life nearby. Public transportation across the street or around the corner. The rooms were good sized and clean.

Excelent Hotel: very pleaseant location, good design, U-Bahn near hotel's door, nice rooms, with an apple every day...

Excellent location - many good restaurants nearby, including one next door. Easy to walk to museums, Unter den Linden, U-bahn and S-bahn stations. Nice design of interior. Good facilities. The only downside was the minimalist design of shower which was free standing in the bathroom, with no shower curtain or basin, and made the entire bathroom floor wet when used. Helpful front desk staff.

Good location for touring central city. Lots of ggod meals nearby. Very enjoyable stay. Bathroom(except for toilet) is enclosed by sheer curtain only - ok with us but not for the sqimmish.

Good breakfast but expensive if you don't order one day in advance.

Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, in pieno centro storico, di fatto ha anche un ristorante interno, parlano italiano. Originale la soluzione architettonica del bagno che, però, può creare qualche problema in caso di persone con poca intimità, in quanto la doccia ed il lavandino sono nella stessa stanza da letto: scotto da pagare per l'originalità dell'architetto! Però le stanze con i lettini separati hanno il bagno tradizionale, anche se con la vista interna.

Oranienburger Strasse is very cool! Perfect for a young couple.

Peculiar rooms and bathroom, perfect hotel location and surroundings, near the S and the U station; expensive breakfast, but u can go to a bakery in friedrich st. corner Tor st. Internet free

Well appointed, close to transport and sights,in a central area of Berlin

Lovely hotel...great location, modern, perfect place to stay

The room is fashion and has a modern and clean design, but could be more "friendly" to the guest: the front window (it is a "panoramic wall")occuping all the front of the room and this put on exposition the guest. To avoid this it is necessary to "adjust" (NOT EASY)every day the curtains

Excellent hotel, easy to find, central, quite. Room was better than expected for a single, clean and attention to detail was excellent. Will definately stay there again and highly recommended.

Found the hotel to be clean and tidy. The facilities offered were good. The staff was very helpful. Both my wife and I thoughly enjoyed staying at this hotel.

This was a very nice hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were modern in design, well appointed, spacious and clean. The location of the hotel is perfect for visiting the museums on museum island as well as the large variety of restaurants and bars nearby in the evening. There is a U-bahn stop right around the making it extremely convenient. Overall a very enjoyable stay.

The room was very nice with a 'proper' bathroom. We had requested a 'quite' room which was allocated to the rear, but even with the windows closed on the Sat. night we did hear a certain amount of noise. Otherwise we had a lovely stay in Berlin. This hotel is close to the Sban and the Uban.

Very central, good design, good expensive breakfast

Very good structure in the central part of town "Mitte" I suggest it to everyone who wants to visit Berlin in a few days owing to the several public services ( U-Bahn - Bus Strassenbahn ans S-Bahn) I don't like very much the surrounding areas(very noisy) Employees extremely kind with many suggestions about the town

Very friendly staff. I am a frequent Hotel quest. Often the service is "cold" professional. Here the service is Friendly, helpful AND professional (Positively surprised!) Very nice place for Berlin Cultural Happenings - Not the official standard Potsdammer Platz stuff - But an alternative scene and a lot of good restaurants for a very moderate price. We visited the Blue Men Group at the Potsdammer Platz and we were astonished about the freezer atmosphrere (at 25C Temp ..) surrounding this "well known" place. Arriving at the Hotel we came in the middle of a very living street and stayed for hours instead of hitting the bed .

Nice hotel, big rooms with acommodating design. Very friendly staff. Situated in central Berlin between the areas "City Centre" and "Prenzlauer Berg". Only downside: quite loud outside hotel all night long. And it is not a cheap hotel. Nevertheless:enjoyed the stay.

Very nice hotel in an area which is fast changing / renovating in the middle of the capital.

The hotel is excellent in almost any respect. The design of rooms is special, going beyond traditional boring, the quitness of rooms, the centrality, and easy access from the hotel to Berlin with public transportation. The view to the busy and "athentic" street (although one should be prepared to the prostitutes bugging men walking in this street). The only issue we had is regarding service. In the reception there is a huge poster inviting for a breakfast at 12.5 Euros. When we checked-out, we had to pay 15. Why? We were told that in one of the leaf letters inside the room, it is explained that you get this price only if ordering a day in advance. The poster did not say anything like that. This is very unprofessional to begin with. It is even more unprofessional to continue to argue with us, while refusing to charge the published price. Still, we would stay at this wonderful hotel despite this unpleasant service. Perhaps next time we will be ready for a “third-world” mentality in advance.

Arcotel Velvet is well positioned in the Mitte district offering guests easy access (by foot or S-bahn)to numerous top tourist attractions. The interior decor is great if you enjoy 'designer' hotel accommodation...full height street-facing glazed wall in some rooms and a bathroom that dissolves into the room without a dividing wall all adds to the visitor experience. Quality Thai restaurant opposite.

Extremely well situated for transport, restaurants, cafes, etc. - and especially for the main museums on Museuminsel, the Arcotel Velvet turned out to be an excellent choice. The reception staff could not have been more helpful and cheerful. There was a mistake over the number of nights in our booking (not their fault) and they sorted it out immediately. We had a second-floor room at the front (overlooking Oranienburgerstrasse) but, although the double-glazing cut the traffic noise to a minimum, we were awakened around 3.00 am by revellers emerging from the Tacheles complex next door. Next day we asked for a room at the rear, which was arranged without difficulty, and this proved to be very tranquil. The facilities were excellent (the free broadband access in the bar was very useful), although we didn't sample the breakfast, preferring to use the nearby cafes (usually "Ambulance", next door). Our second (rear-facing) room had no bathtub, just a (large and very efficient!) shower, but this was not a problem for us. All in all, we were very impressed - especially by the warm welcome and unfailingly cheerful service - and would definitely return to this superbly situated and well-run hotel.

We loved this hotel. It was in the center of things, fun and a wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable staff. It was handy to transportation, galleries and the wonderful energy of Berlin. The room was wonderfully appointed and the full glass window connected you to the street feeling part of Berlin every moment.

Good ..and fantastic......^^we like it !!!

A very good place to stay in Berlin. Nice, clean and good quality modern hotel in the night most popular (and not dangerous) part of the town with lots of restaurants (a little noise late at wednsday night). The lounge bar of the hotel is quite nice. Underground and bus stops in front of the hotel. Museums just a short 5 minutes walk. I like that hotel!

The hotel IS great.

Very impressed by central location of hotel. Rooms were of good quality . Would recommend for weekend/short haul break away.

Erster Aufenthalt - professioneller und unkomplizierter Empfang trotz falscher Stornierung von Venere.com. Gute Lage in der Nähe von U- und S Bahn und Ausgehmeile - Excellente Küche von angeschlossenem Restaurant, Preise für Frühstück meiner Meinung nach zu hoch. Komme gerne wieder.

L'Hotel è bello, pulito e situato in una posizione ideale per visitare la città. lo consiglio. Cara la colazione: 15 euro a persona.

The room was spacious, modern, and very well put together with high quality bedding (sheets, pillows, and comforter were all very nice). The location is perfect, with dozens of inexpensive yet hip restaurants and bars lining the street (we liked the bar "O & G" for late night and the Indonesian restaurant Mirchi, both directly across the street from the Arcotel). There is a subway stop less than a block away that can connect you to all parts of the city (although we walked to a lot of the sights too). The perfect place to stay in Berlin.

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Es un hotel estupendo, moderno, limpio y con un diseño precioso. Está en el centro y llegas a cualquier sitio andando, además del buen ambiente nocturno de la zona. Los empleados muy amables. Reservé para un grupo de 11 personas y todos me felicitaron por la elección. Sin duda, si volviese a Berlín me alojaría en Arcotel Velvet.

Excellent staff, amazing hotel, good value for the money

Quiet and design hotel, easy to reach the airport by metro and train. Very good situation in Berlin.

This is a lovely modern hotel. The rooms are bright and very clean . The area is fantastic for seeing the sights - very handy . Great bars and restaurants in the street

Fantastic modern hotel. Rooms were a funky design. All felt very new & clean. Great location (Oranienburgerstrasse) - near to several restaurants, Metro train station & easy to walk to centre from too.

The employees of the reception are not very kind.

Very cute little hotel, affordable price, good service. Pretty central location as well.

Excellent hotel, conveniently situated for central sites, and close to U-bahn line out to Tegel Airport. Rooms cleverly furnished, impeccable and, despite having one wall entirely of window, extremely well insulated for sound and heat. A simply brilliant shower area. Wide choice of restaurants nearby, and even all-night kebab emporium opposite. What else could you want?

The hotel is very trendy and modern, located in a very lively area. The only remark I would like to make is that the room service at night does not exist which is very annoying when traveling and arriving late at night. Overall highly recommended.

This is a nice hotel in a good location within easy walking distance of main tourist attractions and central shopping areas. Staff were friendly enough, but wouldn't go out of their way to be accommodating. The hotel facilities are excellent. Rooms were clean and proper and relatively spacious, beds were comfortable and bathroom spotless. Bar area is comfortable and relaxing with free internet access. Overall, and particularly in terms of value for money, this is an excellent hotel.

Travelled the last weekend in November. The location is excellent; just yards from the U6-UBahn and good restaurants straight across the road. Two bakeries near by so no problem popping over to get 'breakfast on the go'. €3.50 for 2 crossants and 2 teas is much cheaper than in Dublin. Friendly staff and the room was ideal for 2 people. Lovely and warm inside (freezing and snowing outside). Excellent trip overall.

Very excellent hotel!

Very well located and calm. Personel was professional and always helpful. Rooms were reasonably spacious and modern. Excellent bed but pillows could be better. Very modern bathroom area. Price/quality was quite interesting for the area (110 Euros but no breakfast). Breakfast was somewhat expensive (15 Euros per person) but we guess that this is the typical method for any hotel to partially make up for the reduced income due to the internet method booking. Despite the 15 Euros,breakfast was quite good and also abundant. Avoid it and get a coffee outside only if you eat very little in the morning ...

Ottimo hotel. Very very good hotel! La colazione è a parte ma è favolosa.

The rooms are impressive at first view, but not very practical. You can't control either TV or DVD from the bed because of viewing angle, there was no room number on the door of the room ( 616) the price is high and everything is extra, like breakfast ( something that should be printerd on the print out , and something that should be said when checking in. I was not informed at check in , and was told the breakfast times, I assumed that this meant breakfast was included and was surprised at check out that had to pay 15 Euro for a breakfast, that I could have had much better food and much more friendly staff if I had just crossed the street. Only when I returned home and looked at the web site did I see that breakfast was not included, in small print at a not very obvious place on the web site. I think that you should make these things clear. For the price I would have given up on DVD and think that if a hotel is goind High tech then what about a coffee maker in the room!! ON the same trip I stayed at the comfort Auberge and it was Far ahead of vELVET IN FRIENDLENESS, VALUE FOR MONEY AND SERVICE, i KNOW THAT ON MY NEXT TRIP WILL not BE AT vELVET

We stayed in the loft suite and it was wonderful. Hotel is well situated, lots of restaurants, activity on the street. Yet the rooms were quiet. Very spacious, clean, attractive. Breakfast and parking were extra.

Very modern and interesting hotel.

Would have given note Excellent if not for the following minor deficiencies: 1. No parking in front of hotel; not even temporarily. 2. No one to help with the suitcases of an elderly couple. 3. Hotel's Parking garage out of service or not in use. 4. Nearest public parking lot is 5 - 7 minutes away.

Good location for exploring the city. Every conceivable restaurant opposite hotel. Tram stop at front door and would highly recommend public transport; efficient, frequent and covers every possible `must see`. Hotel staff were friendly and courteous,would recommend to anyone.

La situacion del hotel es perfecta para visitar la ciudad. El unico pero, el desayuno. Es un buffet normalito que de manera alguna justifica los 15€ por persona que cobran.

Back rooms can be quite noisy due to clubs next door.

When we arrive at the hotel the said to us that we dont have a book. We had a book and we change (ONLY the dates) properly the book by venere website. They dont have noticed this change. Fortunately they have an empty room, the handycaped one... better was bigger.

After being charged 55 euros(about 65 USA dollars) for a very precariously placed wooden vase on the reception desk ledge that was accidently knocked over when signing in, it was hard to feel a warm welcome at the hotel. The front desk staff was cold and rigid and made me feel as if I had done this on purpose.

This hotel isn't cheap but its very well located to Berlin's main attractions. Both Alexander Platz and Museum Island are well within walking distance. The Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate are a very short subway ride, which is also cheap and easy to take. The hotel is very clean and run very efficiently. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. You'll find that this hotel is situation near a large number of restaurants as well as a very fun and interesting beach located across the river from the museum island.

The hotel is fabulous - would certainly recommend a superior room. The location of the hotel is brilliant for lots of cool bars and fantastic shopping at the other end of Oranienburger and the underground and trams stoppign right outside the hotel

This is a superb hotel that I would have no hesitation in visiting again in the future.

Best city hotel ever, groovy rooms, decor cool, staff helpful and friendly; stay here in Berlin!

Breakfast prices ares not indicate on the site

We found Arcotel Velvet hotel is the perfect location to stay while in East Berlin. The rooms are soundly designed with floor to ceiling windows for chilling and watching this beautiful city go by. We were just a short walking distance to the shopping and tourist areas. The staff were so helpful with everything, we look forward to visiting again some time soon. Oh, when you are ordering a cocktail ask for the 'Absolute Hunk', it's something special! Enjoy your stay!

Fantastic location - Oranienburger Strasse is full of great bars and restaurants. Excellent transport links, but also within easy walking distance to Museums / Brandenburg Gate etc. Hotel itself was excellent value for money, friendly staff, clean rooms. Would highly recommend it.

L'hotel è nuovo, molto moderno e lo consiglio a persone giovani. Il bagno è all'aperto nella stanza ( solo il water è in una stanzina) e potrebbe non piacere a persone adulte. Per i giovani è veramente carino!!! é centrale, con 2 linee di metro a 2 passi. Ve lo consiglio. Solamente la colazione è un po' cara ma si può fare fuori dall'albergo. Ciao

For the price your getting a great little hotel with an ideal location for seeing this city.If your looking for luxury look elsewhere but the rooms although smallish are designed perfectly .We loved the heat lamps and the swing out mirror which turned the sink from a front to side loader.The bar staff were friendly ,well informed and mix a good cocktail(ask for Toby's special with cucumber).If you like bavarian cuisine the restaurant is the award winning Luttner andWerner ,an Austrian favourite to match Arcotels own roots as a company .You will be surprised by the red wines ,very smooth. Hope this helps someone .

Very nice hotel. Warm welcome. Great location.

Excellent hotel. Trés bien situé, prés de du métro et à peu de distance de la gare ( correspondance avec l'aéroport). Personnel qualifié et trés aimable. Je choisirai cet hôtel pour un prochain séjour à Berlin.

At first I was a little concerned about the locality of the hotel and the view from my room was not great but it turned out to be ideally situated for sight-seeing and the Fredrickstrasse station. The area was quite 'arty' and had many good, moderately priced and varied resturants and was quite lively in the evenings. My room was excellent and being at the back of the hotel meant it was very quiet, the view was not important. I thoroughly enjoyed my 3 days in Berlin and plan to go back as there was so much I didn't have time to see. I would definitely use the Arcotel Velvet again if the rate was as good

Beautiful designer rooms. Very quiet. Everything absolutely perfect. Beds even comfortable with 2 pillows!!! Shower & bath continuous hot water supply and good shower power! DVD player a bonus for those cold wintery nights (hotel provdies DVD library for €5 a day). Lots of restuarants in immediate area - check out the Indian restaurant Amrit. Very close to U Bahn, tram & S Bahn. You won't want to leave your hotel room!!! We payed just €76 a night per room for this - RECOMMENDED

Very nice hotel, good location, friendly staff.