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Between the green zoo and the urban jungle, designer Werner Aisslinger and his team have created 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin. Half of the rooms look out over the ape and elephant enclosure in Berlin Zoo, while the other half enjoy a stunning view of one of Berlin‘s most history-laden landmarks, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. On the tenth floor, enjoying a phenomenal panoramic view, NENI Berlin and the Monkey Bar serve an eclectic mix of world cuisine in collaboration with trendsetting Austrian restaurateur Haya Molcho. 149 rooms • Mini-bar • Safe • UE Boom Bluetooth speaker • free high-speed wifi throughout the building • Free MINI rental • Schindelhauer Bikes for rent • NENI restaurant with 360° views of Berlin and roof terrace • Monkey Bar • Function area for 450 people • Jogging corner • Sauna overlooking the zoo • Woodfire bakery • Design kiosk • Living room with DJ corner
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Nestled in a prime location, the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin receives accolades for its stunning views, notably of the zoo, and a design that marries comfort with artful touches. While the rooms and amenities generally earn high marks for cleanliness and thoughtful details, including a rooftop sauna, a few guests have noted a lack of basic maintenance.
The staff's excellent service is a highlight, contributing to the hotel's unique atmosphere. However, opinions on value for money are mixed, with some travelers finding the experience not to be commensurate with the cost.
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Expensive
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I always enjoy to stay at 25hours hotels when I can. They come with great quality essentials and just the right quirkiness. In the Berlin location, make sure you take a lower flower to avoid having the noise of the bar. I stayed on the 5th floor and heard nothing. The rooms have character and are clean. The beds have super flat pillows and very drying shower products (without conditioners) - I expect that at that price point and it seems to be consistent with other of their locations.
The prices have gone up and the portions have gone down in size at the NENI restaurant as well. The rooftop bar is fun, brings in a great diverse crowd and has beautiful views.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Room Tip:Ask for a room on a lower-numbered floor to enjoy the peace and quiet.
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Response from Thea twentyfivehours Hotel, Gästeservice/Empfang at 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin
Responded Sep 15, 2024
Hello Daniel Thank you for your good and honest feedback. We truly value your input. Your comments about the pillows and the showering products are noted. We hope to see you again and improve your stay next time. Best regards Ines Müller Front Office
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very beautiful hotel next to the Tiergarten.... 360 view over Berlin with its rooftop and its greenhouse-shaped restaurant. it's bright, it's clean and it's quiet while the hotel has a rooftop bar which organizes parties. Take rooms overlooking the zoo, you will have the joy of being awakened by the cries of the howler monkeys and seeing them jump from branch to branch. Breakfast or dinner is "the place to be".... great view over all of Berlin, gargantuan buffet (they charge you the price though on this giant buffet) and possibility of having a varied omelette made at home. request. large, ultra-functional and well-thought-out room (German style, practical). the only small downside would be to vacuum the corridors more often because the ultra dark cozy carpets are good but with the passage of customers, it is immediately apparent whether it is clean or not. everything else is magnificent, you have a view of the Karl Wilhelm Cathedral and are 200 m from a metro station and plenty of buses with remarkable punctuality. You can therefore travel throughout Berlin very easily
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Room Tip:prenez une chambre qui donne sur le Tiergarten, le vert est reposant et vous aurez la chance de...
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Great hotel, with unique rooms, super friendly service and a view of the city and the zoo (even from the sauna). The bar (expensive) and the restaurant are highly recommended. You can rent bikes and park at a reduced rate in the car park next door. The location is great, Ku'damm is right nearby and you can get anywhere quickly by train from Bahnhof Zoo.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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A very cute quirky hotel. Messenger bag in your room to use while you stay, speaker to connect ur phone to for music, open shower everything decorated in green and black to be jungle themed. my room overlooked the gorillas at the zoo. Shticky, but it was cute, it’s a great neighborhood. next door to the zoo, above the high end bikini mall. A 7 min walk away from Bleibergs restaurant which is the closest kosher place to the hotel.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Francesca twentyfivehours Hotel, Geschäftsführer at 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin
Responded Jul 20, 2023
Dear Travellma Thank you for your great feedback. Happy you had a great stay and enjoyed the monkeys. All the best Francesca Schiano General Manager
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What a wonderful two days at this hotel. I went with a friend and had a jungle room. Initially I was worried as the bathroom isn’t exactly private and I wasn’t sure our friendship was ready for that! But the toilet is separate and you can pull a curtain so you can have privacy. Shower is great. Free minibar which had a bottle of Fritz cola and a beer in it. Disappointed by the lack of coffee/tea making facilities. The real jewel in the crown is being to overlook the zoo from your room and also the sauna. The primates weren’t out too often but ahoy when the orangutan came out and watching giraffe. We used the cafe which was great and the sauna which was a real treat. We popped up to the monkey bar but it was packed and noisy (I think I’m too old for it!). Overall I would stay here again. Great spot for exploring the city too.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Thea twentyfivehours Hotel, Gästeservice/Empfang at 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin
Responded Oct 13, 2024
Dear A1758HDclaires Thank you for choosing to stay at 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin and for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in our jungle room overlooking the zoo and that you found the shower and amenities satisfactory. Our Large and Extra Large rooms already have a coffee and tea station, but we are also happy to provide these in the other categories on request. It's great to know that you had a pleasant visit to the cafe and sauna. We apologize for the crowded experience at the monkey bar and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay and hope you continue to enjoy exploring the city. Best regards from Berlin Thea Weber Front Office
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**Disappointing stay** I was from 30 December 2024 to 4 January 2025 at the 25hours Bikini Hotel Berlin (room 902) and unfortunately disappointed.
Rooms: Was nice and big, however, there were really many quirks on the walls due to luggage or furniture. Happens, but needs to be repaired / removed accordingly.
-Service: Used coffeeware and empty glasses were not removed despite multiple requests. After our second clue, the dishes were picked up, but no new utensils were provided.
-Noise nuisance: From 6:00 a.m. onwards, we regularly heard loud noise from the 10th. Floor (restaurant/bar) which made it impossible to continue sleeping. This was repeated on 2, 3 and 4 January. This was repeated daily and was not taken seriously despite the announcement nor was a solution offered.
-Disruptions due to employee rooms: A loud door next to our room, presumably for cleaning supplies, kept slamming shut and was very annoying.
In addition, the lighting concept in the room was certainly artistically thought out, but completely impractical for everyday needs.
For the price of over € 1,300, the stay was disappointing and did not meet expectations for a hotel of this price range. Unfortunately, our complaints have not been sufficiently responded to.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Good location, clean and free minibar. nice rainshower with strong water pressure. the shower gel and shampoo smelled great.
the room overlooked the Zoo is nice and you can see animals in the morning swinging around. there was sufficient space to hang clothes and open up the luggage. tv shows were mostly in german.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Response from Thea twentyfivehours Hotel, Gästeservice/Empfang at 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin
Responded Oct 13, 2024
Dear Sherpa31414478545 Thank you for recommending our hotel. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our central location, cleanliness, and complimentary minibar. It's great to know that you appreciated the rainshower with strong water pressure and the pleasant scent of the shower gel and shampoo. We are glad you liked the view of the Zoo from your room and the ample space provided. We hope you had a memorable experience despite the TV shows being mostly in German. Best regards Thea Weber Front Office
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This hotel is really exceptional if you like very stylish accommodations with lots of luxuries. The vibe is urban jungle, with so many cool modern touches. They have spared no expense in adding comforts such as a Bluetooth speaker in the room, a free stocked mini bar with snacks and drinks, robes and slippers, a bag for shopping and more. There are so many little nooks and areas within the hotel to lounge as well, including an entire floor of cozy seats, hammocks, work stations and record listening stations. The mall connected to the hotel is full of unique artisan shops and a food court of unusual and ethnic food options. Breakfast is served each day in the NENI restaurant on the roof and I can safely say this is the best and most beautiful hotel breakfast I’ve ever seen. Just the view from the restaurant is worth the trip and the food quality is unmatched. They have a full selection of European and American breakfast options, including smoked salmon, mimosas, made to order coffee and espresso and made to order eggs and omelets. If you are interested in nightlife, one of Berlins hottest bars, Monkey Bar is on the roof. As a hotel guest you receive unlimited access to the bar which others line up for admittance each night. The drinks are a little pricey and the service is sometimes patchy but the scene is hot and the view of the city is breathtaking, including views directly into the Berlin zoo.
The hotel has easy access to public transportation and a close trip to any part of the city. They also have an attached parking structure for a small daily fee.
I would stay here again, and recommend without question, as the price was fair and they offer so many luxuries and things to do. The 25 hours Bikini Hotel will stay in my top hotels visited ever!
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Francesca twentyfivehours Hotel, General Manager at 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin
Responded Aug 4, 2022
Dear annegrasser Thank you soo much for your feedback! Really happy that you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to welcoming you soon again. Best Francesca Schiano General Manager
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Were really excited about the design of the hotel as well as the nice staff. Rooms were very comfortable and you thought of really everything to feel comfortable. Breakfast was very rich and varied.
We would love to come back:-)
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The 25h has been my favorite hotel in Berlin for many years and this time I was there with the grandchildren, 8 and 10 years old. They were absolutely thrilled. They loved EVERYTHING! This starts at the entrance with the “weird” car and the exciting elevator. The decor of the room has inspired them ( Large Jungle), breakfast in the 10th. Floor with view over the zoo of course anyway. Curry sausage for breakfast is not available at home. The staff was as always, super friendly, even to the kids. We slept very well and quietly. The location is excellent for a visit to Berlin with children, the zoo and aquarium are right next door, the 100 bus towards Brandenburg Gate and Alexanderplatz stops outside the door, the 3-storey Lego shop is less than 10 minutes away. Also the other guests are totally relaxed, nobody looked at us funny when the 8-year-old rocked a bit too hard in the hammock while they printed me our Berlin WelcomeCard at the reception. It was all great. Only the Neni menu didn't appeal to the kids. We just come from the village 🫣. But in the immediate vicinity there are plenty of Italians and everything a child's heart desires. All in all, the 25h Bikini was the ideal hotel for us. Great that you exist!
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Die Jungle Zimmer mit Blick auf den Zoo
Super Service im large Jungle: die Minibar wird...
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They do have those (NOT SURE ABOUT SHAVING THOUGH), and if you arrive and they're not in the bathroom you need only call reception to request them. HAPPY TRAVELS!
Hello SamUK1
If you like we can send you an overview of what you can see and do around the hotel or you can check our neighbour website with the upcoming events at the hotel and surrounding POI.
^Alex
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No NENI Berlin and as well the Monkey Bar are open to the public. I would suggest reserving a table early before our visits as it might be fully booked if you show up sponateous.
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^Alex
25hours Hotels
Hello Moshe
we do have some twin rooms available. Please keep in mind that the shower area is mostly open but there is a curtain in place if you need a little more privacy. Toilet is in a separate room.
Best regards
Dirk Dreyer
General Manager
25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin
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