Ben Pundole

Das Stue

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  • Why:Zoo Visit?
  • When:Summer 2013
  • Who:Me.
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Das Stue The Prenzlauer berg flea market is incredible. Antique, modern, food, music, prosthetic legs…

The Prenzlauer berg flea market is incredible. Antique, modern, food, music, prosthetic legs…

Das Stue The Berlin zoo is incredible, the animals are so close, there’s hundreds of them and they’re all up for a bit of a rave when the sun goes down.

The Berlin zoo is incredible, the animals are so close, there’s hundreds of them and they’re all up for a bit of a rave when the sun goes down.

Das Stue Yours truly in the perfectly designed, perfectly lit lobby chair.

Yours truly in the perfectly designed, perfectly lit lobby chair.

Das Stue Das Stue, the Danish term for living room. Originally built in the 30’s as the Royal Danish Embassy... I mean, just look at it…

Das Stue, the Danish term for living room. Originally built in the 30’s as the Royal Danish Embassy... I mean, just look at it…

Das Stue The incredibly impressive lobby entrance/grand staircase/alligator.

The incredibly impressive lobby entrance/grand staircase/alligator.

Das Stue Modern, classic design elements mixed in with the traditional, <br data-src=

Modern, classic design elements mixed in with the traditional,
original building.

Das Stue There’s a zoo next door, it’s a design hotel… it’s a mesh ape sculpture thing. And so it should be.

There’s a zoo next door, it’s a design hotel… it’s a mesh ape sculpture thing. And so it should be.

Das Stue The restaurant. Very smart, very ‘designed,’ and very popular, <br data-src=

The restaurant. Very smart, very ‘designed,’ and very popular,
so make a ressie!

Das Stue Very cool, comfortable and functional design in the lobby lounge.

Very cool, comfortable and functional design in the lobby lounge.

Das Stue Das Stue boasts a very cool terrace just off the lobby bar. <br data-src=

Das Stue boasts a very cool terrace just off the lobby bar.
Great for cocktails.

Das Stue Brilliant mini bars! Joe and Stefs popcorn, Berocca, and Happy <br data-src=

Brilliant mini bars! Joe and Stefs popcorn, Berocca, and Happy
Pills gummy treats.

Das Stue Das Stue is situated right next to the Berlin Zoo and many of the rooms have great views of the animal enclosures.

Das Stue is situated right next to the Berlin Zoo and many of the rooms have great views of the animal enclosures.

Das Stue Spacious, comfortable rooms with great views of Tiergarten.

Spacious, comfortable rooms with great views of Tiergarten.

Highs & Lows

  • The location is incredible for a more sophisticated Berlin experience, perched between the Spanish embassy, the zoo, Tiergarten and just a minutes walk away from all of the high-end retail.

  • The staff at Das Stue are what make the place. Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and unaffected. You can tell they’re genuinely proud to be working there… and so they should be.

  • The Public space design is spot on… really innovative and interesting without compromising function and comfort, adding to a great guest experience.

  • The room design is a little flat in comparison.

The Barometer

  • Design

  • Website

  • Mini Bar

  • Environmental Consciousness

  • Night's Sleep

  • Service

  • Amenities

  • Takeable Treats

  • Refer a Friend

  • Overall Value

  • Life Changing

Total: 47/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Sophisticated urban retreat.

  • Vibe

    Elegant, sophisticated, modern... and a little cheeky.

  • Location

    Fantastic location. Just twenty minutes from the Tegel airport in a very tranquil, calm, and sophisticated area right on the park. Very close to all the high-end retail.

  • Rooms

    79 rooms and suites.

  • Music

    Gentle lobby tones.

  • Year Opened

    December 2012.

  • Designed By

    Patricia Urquiola (public spaces) and LVG Arquitectura S.L.P. (guest rooms).

  • Health & Wellness

    Yes! Gym, Pool and 3 treatment rooms.

  • Restaurant

    5 – cinco by Paco Pérez.

  • Bar

    Yes, with views of the park and a great terrace.

  • Children

    Bring them!

  • Price

    Mid–expensive, but on par with Soho House for the modern luxury hotel experience in Berlin. Definitely worth it.

Berlin Zoological Gardens

Berlin Zoological Gardens

Hardenbergplatz 8, 10787 Berlin, Germany

KaDeWe Department Store

KaDeWe Department Store

Tauentzienstraße 21-24, 10789 Berlin, Germany

Tiergarten

Tiergarten

Str. des 17. Juni 31, 10785 Berlin, Germany

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