Hotel ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin - Berlin

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Mar 2008

peculiar rooms and bathroom, perfect hotel location and surroundings, near the S and the U station; expensive breakfast, but u can go to a bakery in friedrich st. corner Tor st. Internet free

Guest name: MD, Italy

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2007

Well appointed, close to transport and sights,in a central area of Berlin

Guest name: JH, Australia

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Mar 2006

Lovely hotel...great location, modern, perfect place to stay

Guest name: RP, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jan 2008

The room is fashion and has a modern and clean design, but could be more "friendly" to the guest: the front window (it is a "panoramic wall")occuping all the front of the room and this put on exposition the guest. To avoid this it is necessary to "adjust" (NOT EASY)every day the curtains

Guest name: Antonio Luis Damiao, Brazil

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

Excellent hotel, easy to find, central, quite. Room was better than expected for a single, clean and attention to detail was excellent. Will definately stay there again and highly recommended.

Guest name: Paolo Armani, Ireland

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Found the hotel to be clean and tidy. The facilities offered were good. The staff was very helpful. Both my wife and I thoughly enjoyed staying at this hotel.

Guest name: DW, Canada

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Sep 2007

This was a very nice hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were modern in design, well appointed, spacious and clean. The location of the hotel is perfect for visiting the museums on museum island as well as the large variety of restaurants and bars nearby in the evening. There is a U-bahn stop right around the making it extremely convenient. Overall a very enjoyable stay.

Guest name: JS, USA

Average rating:  7.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

The room was very nice with a 'proper' bathroom. We had requested a 'quite' room which was allocated to the rear, but even with the windows closed on the Sat. night we did hear a certain amount of noise. Otherwise we had a lovely stay in Berlin. This hotel is close to the Sban and the Uban.

Guest name: RM, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.6

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2007

very central, good design, good expensive breakfast

Guest name: PG, Spain

Average rating:  7.6

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2007

very good structure in the central part of town "Mitte" I suggest it to everyone who wants to visit Berlin in a few days owing to the several public services ( U-Bahn - Bus Strassenbahn ans S-Bahn) I don't like very much the surrounding areas(very noisy) Employees extremely kind with many suggestions about the town

Guest name: FR, Italy

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

Very friendly staff. I am a frequent Hotel quest. Often the service is "cold" professional. Here the service is Friendly, helpful AND professional (Positively surprised!) Very nice place for Berlin Cultural Happenings - Not the official standard Potsdammer Platz stuff - But an alternative scene and a lot of good restaurants for a very moderate price. We visited the Blue Men Group at the Potsdammer Platz and we were astonished about the freezer atmosphrere (at 25C Temp ..) surrounding this "well known" place. Arriving at the Hotel we came in the middle of a very living street and stayed for hours instead of hitting the bed .

Guest name: RH, Germany

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jun 2007

Nice hotel, big rooms with acommodating design. Very friendly staff. Situated in central Berlin between the areas "City Centre" and "Prenzlauer Berg". Only downside: quite loud outside hotel all night long. And it is not a cheap hotel. Nevertheless:enjoyed the stay.

Guest name: RB, Germany

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2007

Very nice hotel in an area which is fast changing / renovating in the middle of the capital.

Guest name: RG, Switzerland

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in May 2007

The hotel is excellent in almost any respect. The design of rooms is special, going beyond traditional boring, the quitness of rooms, the centrality, and easy access from the hotel to Berlin with public transportation. The view to the busy and "athentic" street (although one should be prepared to the prostitutes bugging men walking in this street). The only issue we had is regarding service. In the reception there is a huge poster inviting for a breakfast at 12.5 Euros. When we checked-out, we had to pay 15. Why? We were told that in one of the leaf letters inside the room, it is explained that you get this price only if ordering a day in advance. The poster did not say anything like that. This is very unprofessional to begin with. It is even more unprofessional to continue to argue with us, while refusing to charge the published price. Still, we would stay at this wonderful hotel despite this unpleasant service. Perhaps next time we will be ready for a “third-world” mentality in advance.

Guest name: David Michaeli, Israel

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Apr 2007

Arcotel Velvet is well positioned in the Mitte district offering guests easy access (by foot or S-bahn)to numerous top tourist attractions. The interior decor is great if you enjoy 'designer' hotel accommodation...full height street-facing glazed wall in some rooms and a bathroom that dissolves into the room without a dividing wall all adds to the visitor experience. Quality Thai restaurant opposite.

Guest name: Adrian Wiehahn, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Apr 2007

Extremely well situated for transport, restaurants, cafes, etc. - and especially for the main museums on Museuminsel, the Arcotel Velvet turned out to be an excellent choice. The reception staff could not have been more helpful and cheerful. There was a mistake over the number of nights in our booking (not their fault) and they sorted it out immediately. We had a second-floor room at the front (overlooking Oranienburgerstrasse) but, although the double-glazing cut the traffic noise to a minimum, we were awakened around 3.00 am by revellers emerging from the Tacheles complex next door. Next day we asked for a room at the rear, which was arranged without difficulty, and this proved to be very tranquil. The facilities were excellent (the free broadband access in the bar was very useful), although we didn't sample the breakfast, preferring to use the nearby cafes (usually "Ambulance", next door). Our second (rear-facing) room had no bathtub, just a (large and very efficient!) shower, but this was not a problem for us. All in all, we were very impressed - especially by the warm welcome and unfailingly cheerful service - and would definitely return to this superbly situated and well-run hotel.

Guest name: John Gillies, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Mar 2007

We loved this hotel. It was in the center of things, fun and a wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable staff. It was handy to transportation, galleries and the wonderful energy of Berlin. The room was wonderfully appointed and the full glass window connected you to the street feeling part of Berlin every moment.

Guest name: DG, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2005

good ..and fantastic......^^we like it !!!

Guest name: Cheng Yenyun, Taiwan

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Aug 2006

A very good place to stay in Berlin. Nice, clean and good quality modern hotel in the night most popular (and not dangerous) part of the town with lots of restaurants (a little noise late at wednsday night). The lounge bar of the hotel is quite nice. Underground and bus stops in front of the hotel. Museums just a short 5 minutes walk. I like that hotel!

Guest name: MA, Italy

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Nov 2005

The hotel IS great.

Guest name: II, Latvia

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2006

Very impressed by central location of hotel. Rooms were of good quality . Would recommend for weekend/short haul break away.

Guest name: JC, Ireland

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2006

Erster Aufenthalt - professioneller und unkomplizierter Empfang trotz falscher Stornierung von Venere.com. Gute Lage in der Nähe von U- und S Bahn und Ausgehmeile - Excellente Küche von angeschlossenem Restaurant, Preise für Frühstück meiner Meinung nach zu hoch. Komme gerne wieder.

Guest name: Pierre Montevecchi, Switzerland

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2006

L'Hotel è bello, pulito e situato in una posizione ideale per visitare la città. lo consiglio. Cara la colazione: 15 euro a persona.

Guest name: Marco Tinti, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group

stayed in Sep 2006

The room was spacious, modern, and very well put together with high quality bedding (sheets, pillows, and comforter were all very nice). The location is perfect, with dozens of inexpensive yet hip restaurants and bars lining the street (we liked the bar "O & G" for late night and the Indonesian restaurant Mirchi, both directly across the street from the Arcotel). There is a subway stop less than a block away that can connect you to all parts of the city (although we walked to a lot of the sights too). The perfect place to stay in Berlin.

Guest name: Anthony Sbardellati, USA

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

I can't get the page in german.

Guest name: PD, Switzerland

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Group

stayed in Jun 2006

Es un hotel estupendo, moderno, limpio y con un diseño precioso. Está en el centro y llegas a cualquier sitio andando, además del buen ambiente nocturno de la zona. Los empleados muy amables. Reservé para un grupo de 11 personas y todos me felicitaron por la elección. Sin duda, si volviese a Berlín me alojaría en Arcotel Velvet.

Guest name: Maria Victoria Carrasco Garcia, Spain

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Apr 2006

Excellent staff, amazing hotel, good value for the money

Guest name: JM, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Apr 2006

Quiet and design hotel, easy to reach the airport by metro and train. Very good situation in Berlin.

Guest name: XF, France

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Apr 2006

This is a lovely modern hotel. The rooms are bright and very clean . The area is fantastic for seeing the sights - very handy . Great bars and restaurants in the street

Guest name: Donna Lenaghan, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

Fantastic modern hotel. Rooms were a funky design. All felt very new & clean. Great location (Oranienburgerstrasse) - near to several restaurants, Metro train station & easy to walk to centre from too.

Guest name: Amelia Jones, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

The employees of the reception are not very kind.

Guest name: PP, Spain

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

Very cute little hotel, affordable price, good service. Pretty central location as well.

Guest name: ML, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Jan 2006

Excellent hotel, conveniently situated for central sites, and close to U-bahn line out to Tegel Airport. Rooms cleverly furnished, impeccable and, despite having one wall entirely of window, extremely well insulated for sound and heat. A simply brilliant shower area. Wide choice of restaurants nearby, and even all-night kebab emporium opposite. What else could you want?

Guest name: Howard Moore, Italy

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jan 2006

The hotel is very trendy and modern, located in a very lively area. The only remark I would like to make is that the room service at night does not exist which is very annoying when traveling and arriving late at night. Overall highly recommended.

Guest name: Natalia Suarez, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Group

stayed in Dec 2005

This is a nice hotel in a good location within easy walking distance of main tourist attractions and central shopping areas. Staff were friendly enough, but wouldn't go out of their way to be accommodating. The hotel facilities are excellent. Rooms were clean and proper and relatively spacious, beds were comfortable and bathroom spotless. Bar area is comfortable and relaxing with free internet access. Overall, and particularly in terms of value for money, this is an excellent hotel.

Guest name: Noel Megahey, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2005

Travelled the last weekend in November. The location is excellent; just yards from the U6-UBahn and good restaurants straight across the road. Two bakeries near by so no problem popping over to get 'breakfast on the go'. €3.50 for 2 crossants and 2 teas is much cheaper than in Dublin. Friendly staff and the room was ideal for 2 people. Lovely and warm inside (freezing and snowing outside). Excellent trip overall.

Guest name: Fiona Butler, Ireland

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Nov 2005

Very excellent hotel!

Guest name: FF, Italy

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

Ottimo hotel. Very very good hotel! La colazione è a parte ma è favolosa.

Guest name: MASSIMO FIORILLO, Italy

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

Very well located and calm. Personel was professional and always helpful. Rooms were reasonably spacious and modern. Excellent bed but pillows could be better. Very modern bathroom area. Price/quality was quite interesting for the area (110 Euros but no breakfast). Breakfast was somewhat expensive (15 Euros per person) but we guess that this is the typical method for any hotel to partially make up for the reduced income due to the internet method booking. Despite the 15 Euros,breakfast was quite good and also abundant. Avoid it and get a coffee outside only if you eat very little in the morning ...

Guest name: Olivier Canevascini, Greece

Average rating:  4.5

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Sep 2005

The rooms are impressive at first view, but not very practical. You can't control either TV or DVD from the bed because of viewing angle, there was no room number on the door of the room ( 616) the price is high and everything is extra, like breakfast ( something that should be printerd on the print out , and something that should be said when checking in. I was not informed at check in , and was told the breakfast times, I assumed that this meant breakfast was included and was surprised at check out that had to pay 15 Euro for a breakfast, that I could have had much better food and much more friendly staff if I had just crossed the street. Only when I returned home and looked at the web site did I see that breakfast was not included, in small print at a not very obvious place on the web site. I think that you should make these things clear. For the price I would have given up on DVD and think that if a hotel is goind High tech then what about a coffee maker in the room!! ON the same trip I stayed at the comfort Auberge and it was Far ahead of vELVET IN FRIENDLENESS, VALUE FOR MONEY AND SERVICE, i KNOW THAT ON MY NEXT TRIP WILL not BE AT vELVET

Guest name: Ehud Bar-Av, Israel

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

We stayed in the loft suite and it was wonderful. Hotel is well situated, lots of restaurants, activity on the street. Yet the rooms were quiet. Very spacious, clean, attractive. Breakfast and parking were extra.

Guest name: PW, USA

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2005

very modern and interesting hotel.

Guest name: SN, Germany

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

Would have given note Excellent if not for the following minor deficiencies: 1. No parking in front of hotel; not even temporarily. 2. No one to help with the suitcases of an elderly couple. 3. Hotel's Parking garage out of service or not in use. 4. Nearest public parking lot is 5 - 7 minutes away.

Guest name: Arnon Aviner, Israel

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

Good location for exploring the city. Every conceivable restaurant opposite hotel. Tram stop at front door and would highly recommend public transport; efficient, frequent and covers every possible `must see`. Hotel staff were friendly and courteous,would recommend to anyone.

Guest name: David Wilson, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

La situacion del hotel es perfecta para visitar la ciudad. El unico pero, el desayuno. Es un buffet normalito que de manera alguna justifica los 15€ por persona que cobran.

Guest name: IL, Spain

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Aug 2005

Back rooms can be quite noisy due to clubs next door.

Guest name: ME, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

When we arrive at the hotel the said to us that we dont have a book. We had a book and we change (ONLY the dates) properly the book by venere website. They dont have noticed this change. Fortunately they have an empty room, the handycaped one... better was bigger.

Guest name: IM, Spain

Average rating:  3.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

After being charged 55 euros(about 65 USA dollars) for a very precariously placed wooden vase on the reception desk ledge that was accidently knocked over when signing in, it was hard to feel a warm welcome at the hotel. The front desk staff was cold and rigid and made me feel as if I had done this on purpose.

Guest name: PL, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Jun 2005

This hotel isn't cheap but its very well located to Berlin's main attractions. Both Alexander Platz and Museum Island are well within walking distance. The Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate are a very short subway ride, which is also cheap and easy to take. The hotel is very clean and run very efficiently. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. You'll find that this hotel is situation near a large number of restaurants as well as a very fun and interesting beach located across the river from the museum island.

Guest name: AZ, Canada

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2005

The hotel is fabulous - would certainly recommend a superior room. The location of the hotel is brilliant for lots of cool bars and fantastic shopping at the other end of Oranienburger and the underground and trams stoppign right outside the hotel

Guest name: ZW, United Kingdom