It's amazing what a bustling serenity greets you when you enter the newly opened The Hoxton, Charlottenburg lobby. Only a few metres away from the hustle and bustle of Ku'damm, you are greeted by expansive palm leaves, dark wood and large windows that, like a winter garden, create a pleasant indoor climate. Cosy sofas and armchairs invite you to linger and perhaps have a coffee or a drink and a snack under striking Murano glass chandeliers. First, arrive, immerse yourself, and switch off.
Then it's time to move on - to a meeting, perhaps, or to an extensive shopping spree just a few steps away on Berlin's infamous shopping mile. Bikini Berlin is just around the corner, and the big names of haute couture are not far away. Or you can immerse yourself in the capital's rich cultural scene: C/O Berlin, Zoo Palast or, of course, the Berlin Zoological Garden are also within walking distance of The Hoxton, Charlottenburg.
At The Hoxton, Charlottenburg itself, you're immersed in the world that makes up the chic district: Roaring-20s meets Art Nouveau meets Mid-Century meets Brutalism. A little modern, a little coherent elegance, a pinch of capital city craziness, but always cosy and with that certain West Berlin elegance.
The design studio AIME Studios is responsible for this fitting spatial concept, based on the concept of Rough Nouveau, and creates a multi-layered aesthetic that does justice to Charlottenburg's drama.
The eye pleases, and the soul also breathes a sigh of relief, welcoming the essence that The Hoxton embraces as an open-house hotel in all its locations: rooted in the culture and community of a place, each hotel is meant to be a reflection and extension of its neighbourhood, inspired by the diversity and originality of the streets that surround it. And so the rediscovered flair of the "Old West" can also be experienced in Charlottenburg between vintage furniture and modern artworks by resident artists.
Perfect for winding down after a long day in Berlin - whether you've been to work, familiarised yourself with the most important sights or gone shopping, the 234 bedrooms are the right place to relax.
They are also characterised by Art Nouveau elements and expressive design details inspired by the classic architectural structures of the quarter. Muted pinks and greens and vintage furniture soothe the mind. Lean against the aesthetically pleasing bed headboard, reminiscent of seashells, to put your feet up on the cosy Naturalmat mattress.
The iconic Roberts radio plays soft jazz sounds, or perhaps you prefer cool techno tunes - we are in Berlin, after all. You flip through the neighbourhood survival guide with tried and tested local recommendations from connoisseurs of the city. Or, of course, you click through our pages to plan your next hours and days in this terrific city. Sip a cup of tea or, even better, stock your minibar with a few local snacks and drinks from the reception at Späti prices.
And after a break, set off for dinner. Here you are also spoilt for choice. After all, you are in the middle of the city, so you can discover a different culinary speciality every day and every night - first and foremost, of course, the House of Tandoor, which is attached to the hotel. The North Indian-inspired restaurant serves sumptuously spiced family-style cuisine and great drinks in an elegant, relaxed setting.
With this approach, it fits in wonderfully with the diversity that is Berlin and that The Hoxton, Charlottenburg incorporates and reflects: the green outskirts like the nearby Grunewald, the luxurious Ku'damm, the lively Mitte and the charming West Berlin.
To experience it all, The Hoxton, Charlottenburg is the perfect starting point between cool-elegant home-away-from-home and relaxed retreat in the middle of the City-West.