At the beginning of July, the team at the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin celebrated the hotel’s eleventh birthday in City West with over 1,000 guests.
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But the anniversary wasn’t the only reason to celebrate, because just in time for the “More than a decade” event, the renovation work that had been ongoing since November 2024 was completed. As was the case eleven years ago, studio aisslinger was responsible for the redesign. All 22 Large Urban and Large Jungle rooms were given a completely new look. In line with the changed room concept, the bed is now positioned in the center of the room and, thanks to its frontal orientation, offers unique views of the Tiergarten or City West. The bathtubs still function as Bluetooth speakers. All Large Rooms also have their own library. This wooden capsule not only offers a cozy retreat and invites guests to read, relax, and dream, it also underscores 25hours Hotels’ connection to all things analog.
Designer Werner Aisslinger explains how the new elements came about: “The 25hours Hotel Bikini is a cult location within Berlin and on the global hospitality scene because it has never lost its appeal and charisma as an unconventional creative hub. Even today, eleven 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. Nevertheless, everyone involved is naturally interested in maintaining this cult status and ensuring that design optimizations and new concepts keep the hotel as unique and popular as ever. Our latest design interventions play with the contrast between the rough building envelope and the cozy corners that are being added. Innovative fabrics from JAB have been used, as well as sustainable upcycled building materials such as natural brick, upcycled cork, and rattan, and mirrored surfaces that reflect the city and the Tiergarten into the rooms. Collaborations such as with MOROSO for the new Coworking Bikini Lounge and unexpected collectible Aisslinger design pieces such as a 4-meter-long lamp made of kilim carpets give the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin its beloved experiential character.”
In addition to the changes to the Large Rooms, all Medium Rooms (Medium Jungle, Medium Urban, Medium Urban Twin) were also renovated and fitted with a modern lighting concept. Light sources were integrated into the mirrors and new swivel lamps were installed. Special attention was paid to the renovation of the bathrooms. In addition to new tiles and brighter but more cozy lighting in the bathroom, 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 the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin.
There have also been fundamental changes in the public areas. Francesca Schiano, General Manager of the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin since 2020 and actually the first employee of the Berlin hotel ever, is enthusiastic: “After eleven years, we were eager for something new and wanted to refresh the entire hotel. Besides the reading corners, the third floor is now my favorite place in the building. 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 cozy area around the corner from the reception desk transforms into a wine bar in the heart of the neighborhood. Then there are the pastrami sandwiches, which have been legendary since the birthday party, and other hearty snacks such as olives and baked goat cheese.”
The area, which is 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 cozy bar atmosphere with a fireplace and hammocks, offering a nice alternative to the lively atmosphere in the Monkey Bar on the tenth floor. Monthly events are also planned, such as workshops, comedy nights, quiz nights, readings, and small concerts. Of course, the area can be rented for various types of events.
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