This past summer, the team at 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin celebrated the hotel’s 11^th birthday with a party for 1,000 guests. But its anniversary was not the only reason to celebrate; it was also because the hotel finally ended on-and-off renovation work that had been ongoing for the past decade.

© Stephan Lemke

Berlin-based Studio Aisslinger completed the long-term redesign project, and it turned out to be quite amazing, keeping the hotel’s popularity among global travelers intact and maintaining its unique character.

All Large Urban and Large Jungle rooms were given a completely new look. In line with the changed room concept, beds were moved to the center of the room and, thanks to its frontal orientation, now offers unique views of the Tiergarten and Berlin City West neighborhood.

Medium Jungle © studio aisslinger / Jens Bösenberg

Bathtubs still function as Bluetooth speakers. All Large rooms now have their own library, a  wooden capsule that not only offers a cozy retreat and invites guests to read, relax and dream, but also underlines the 25hours Hotels’ connection to all things analogue.

“Even today, 11 years after it opened, there are still queues on the street every evening to get into the Monkey Bar or the NENI restaurant on the 10th floor,” said Werner Aisslinger, designer. “Nevertheless, everyone involved in the hotel is eager to maintain this cult status and ensure that design optimizations and new concepts keep the hotel as unique and popular as ever.”

In addition to the changes to Large rooms, all Medium rooms (Medium Jungle, Medium Urban, Medium Urban Twin) have also been renovated and fitted with a modern lighting concept, with light sources now integrated into mirrors, and new swivel lamps installed. Special attention was paid to the renovation of the bathrooms.

© studio aisslinger / Jens Bösenberg

In addition to new tiles and brighter but still cozy lighting in the bathrooms, a unique upcycling project was carried out in collaboration with Kaldewei. For the first time in the history of the premium manufacturer of high-quality bathroom solutions, the hotel’s disused shower trays and bathtubs were recycled, technically and visually upgraded, and then reinstalled in the renovated bathrooms of 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin.

There have also been fundamental changes in the public areas.

“After eleven years, we were eager for something new and wanted to refresh the entire hotel,” said Francesca Schiano, general manager, 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin. (Fun fact: Schiano was actually the first employee of the hotel.) “Besides the reading corners, the third floor is now my favorite place in the hotel. We have opened our Nomad Day Bar there. During the day, we offer healthy snacks such as breakfast bowls, salads, smoothies, juices and banana bread. In the evening, the area around the corner from the reception is transformed into a wine bar in the heart of the neighborhood. Here you can enjoy the pastrami sandwiches, which are legendary, and other hearty snacks such as olives and baked goat’s cheese.”

© Stephan Lemke

The hotel, also popular with locals, is ideal as a co-working space during the day. The large new community table and various work areas contribute to this. In the evenings, there is a great bar atmosphere with a fireplace and hammocks, offering a nice alternative to the lively atmosphere in Monkey Bar on the 10^th floor. Monthly events, such as workshops, comedy nights, quiz nights, readings and concerts in small groups, are popular with guests and local residents.

This 4-star hotel is located in central Berlin, within walking distance of many attractions and public transport. A parking garage is also available.