"A renovated 1950s high-rise is home to the Berlin outpost of this hip German hotel chain, which is sandwiched between the Berlin Zoo and the trendy concept mall Bikini Berlin. There's a fun energy as soon as you walk into the third-floor reception area, dubbed Bikini Island, which sports a playful jungle-themed design, with tropical plants, stuffed monkeys, and hammocks perfectly positioned to look out over the zoo’s monkey and bird cages. All rooms, even the ones called XL, are on the smaller side, but the funky Jungle Rooms, many with their own hammocks overlooking the zoo, offer an escape different from the others you can find in the city. The hotel is also home to the Monkey Bar, one of Berlin's most popular cocktail spots, and guests can cut the line by taking a private elevator straight to the door." - Jennifer Ceaser, Liz Humphreys
