The hippest member of Berlin’s luxury hotel family, Das Stue has restored the 1930s Royal Danish Embassy to its former splendour with the help of Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. There’s a long list of reasons to stay at this design hotel, a pearl-white spa, rooms overlooking the Tiergarten, the original three-storey library and its Michelin-starred cinco concept restaurant, with a menu provided by superstar Catalan chef Paco Pérez.
Mood? High-end designer chic.
Location perks? A short walk to most of Berlin’s major sights, plus rooms overlooking Berlin Zoo.
Budget range? A wide range of options.
Time Out tip: Grab a seat at the Stue Bar where you can sip on whiskey and vermouth cocktails with views of Berlin Zoo. Binoculars are provided for close-ups.