Ange Z.
Yelp
Oh my word! This is a perfect hotel. Stylish without the pretension, cool without the overdone hipster vibe, modern and minimalist without being cold and sterile, upmarket without being stuffy and entirely warm, genuine, welcoming and easy. The staff are predominately young, efficient (well it is Germany), helpful and friendly, the service was impeccable and I have not a single bad word to say about what has now become my all time favourite hotel (and city!).
We were shown to our room and given a tour and explanation about how everything worked then we were left to play. We had a docking station, outside blinds for privacy, key cards on lanyards (awesome idea), robes, slippers, huge tv, a safe and an array of toiletries that were way beyond the usual hotel fare. There were big dispensers of liquid soap, body cream, hand cream, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel that all smelled fantastic and were all made with lovely ingredients such as green tea and aloe. There were mirrors that you could adjust to the light, a proper hairdryer, a magnifying mirror, tissues, comfy chairs with footstools and the biggest pillows I have ever seen! The designers had really thought of everything and had worked it all out simply and effectively with a quirky touch. We even had some stylish and interesting magazines and a plate of chocolate brownies and fruit iced with a happy birthday!
Upstairs on the 7th floor is the lounge/dining room/bodega bar/food and drink buffet. With a rooftop view of Berlin from the glazed wall and comfy leather chairs with reading lamps and chess boards, you could settle in for the long haul. We partook in the array of goodies laid out, olives, crisps and peanut m&ms, fruit, yogurts, cakes, salads and sandwiches, soft drinks, tea, coffee, bread, pastries and nuts, all free to guests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The bodega operates an honour system and the choices are many. Beer, wine, champagne and spirits, with cocktail shakers and other equipment, fresh lemon and limes to slice and even a cocktail book to browse suggestions. Totally without surly staff hovering over you looking disapproving as you pour a generous measure of bourbon into your glass.
On top of the perfection within the hotel, Casa Camper is ideally situated nearby shops, and a marketplace, a short few steps to a U-bahn station, and a quick wander to Alexanderplatz. It's also just down the road from the Absinthe Depot, Adebar and the best doner kebap I've had in a long time! If you're feeling (extremely) flush, you could also go for a meal in the acclaimed Japanese restaurant attached, which has an unbelievably mouth watering menu but is eyewateringly expensive!
I will return to Berlin, and I will return to Casa Camper every time...there's one in Barcelona too...hint hint Mr Z!