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‘We don’t do hotels –
we’re in the
entertainment
industry.’
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About Lux 11
The Rooms
The Penthouse
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Facts
Restaurant Luchs
The Lodge
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The Aveda HairSpa
Made by Originals
Streetlife RosaLuxemburg-Strasse
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Stilrad
Fiat 500 Abarth
Ante Perry – Last night
a DJ saved my life
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Adidas Originals
Patrick von Strenge – Mitte 24 Hours
Dirk Dreyer – There’s something
about the music
WEINMEISTER
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About
The Weinmeister
The Rooms
Meet & Mingle
Facts
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The Rooftop
Schwarz Bar
The BeautySpa
Events
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The HURTS Chamber
Art Berlin
Henrik Pfeifer –
The eye of Berlin
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Henrik Soller – Fashion baby!
Thomas Tänzer –
Homes away from home
Stefan Trocha – My Berlin
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ELEPHANT
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Prague –
The sleeping beauty
The Rooms
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Mimi’s favourite spots
in Prague
About The Elephant
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Facts
Imprint
Urban Lifestyle
Adam Anderson – Interview
Around the world with
Elmo Hagendorf
WELCOME HOME
// www.lux-eleven.com
LUX 11 BERLIN-MITTE: A HOUSE THAT ‘SPEAKS BERLIN’ LIKE NO OTHER
Lux 11 is located in the pulsating heart of Berlin-Mitte. Surrounded by the shops of Berlin’s fashion scene, art galleries,
media agencies and countless cafes, bars and restaurants, the essential Berlin is just around the corner.
Hackesche Höfe, Alexanderplatz with the landmark television tower, Gendarmenmarkt, Prenzlauer Berg and Museumsinsel are just a little walk away.
The property was built in the end of the 19th century as a residential building for officers before it became a military
hospital during the First World War. The house also survived the Second World War and was occupied by the Russian
secret service from then on. The KGB operated a telephone surveillance station to monitor the phone conversations
between East and West Berliners. Some weeks after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the agents left the building
overnight, their job was over. From 1990, the neighbourhood became a booming district for arts, underground clubs
and galleries, and so the house was a place of subculture and parties for over a decade. In 2005, after two years of
refurbishment, Lux 11 opened as a boarding house.
It became the favourite of Berlin’s creative scene immediately and is now the most popular designer residence in
Berlin, being fi rst choice for DJs, musicians and celebrities. It offers 72 spacious open-plan apartments, ranging in size
from 25 – 55 m2, featuring a fully equipped kitchenette, creating a truly cosy and at-home feel. All four-star comforts,
such as 24-hour reception and room service, are available. The 160 m2 penthouse can also be used as an exclusive
meeting room.
Lux 11, named after its location on Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. also houses Luchs Restaurant, serving Italian cuisine, and the
bar The Lodge, as well as Aveda HairSpa and the fashion store Ulf Haines.
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The penthouse is a spectacular apartment of 160 m2 on the top floor of Lux 11.
With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a large living room and an open
kitchen, it is the perfect place for living in Mitte.
Designer furniture by Brühl, a fi replace and a rooftop terrace directly facing the
TV tower complete the experience. No surprise that many celebrities, actors
and musicians have lived here. A separate entrance guarantees privacy.
The penthouse is also a great place for your event, presentation or photo / fi lm
production. With conference equipment it can accommodate meetings for
up to 20 people.
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72 apartments and suites // Value Room – up to 30 m2 // Superior Room – up to 30 m2 with balcony //
Deluxe Room 35 m2 // Executive Suite 45 m2 // Premier Suite 55 m2
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Wireless Internet connection
Air-conditioning (available
for rent upon request)
Altec Lansing iPhone
Docking Station
LCD TVs and DVD player
Fax
Cordless phone with
voice mail
Safe
Writing desk
Fully equipped kitchenette
including mini stove, microwave, fridge, dishwasher,
water heater, coffeemachine and toaster
Apartments cleaned every
day
Hairdryer
Rain shower
Complimentary terry cloth
flip flops
Aveda toiletries
Non-smoking rooms
Parking garage
Luggage storage
24-hour reception service
Room service
Laundry and ironing service
Self-service laundry
A 160 m2 penthouse for
up to 20 people
Audio-visual equipment
Wireless Internet
Rooftop terrace
Daylight
Lux 11 // Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 9 – 13 – 10178 Berlin // T. +49 30 936 280-0 // F. +49 30 936 280-80 //
info@lux-eleven.com // www.lux-eleven.com // www.facebook.com/lux11berlin
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Luchs is a restaurant with understated elegance,
where food, not design, take centre stage.
The restaurant’s long rectangular dining room
is flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing
massive amounts of natural light to flood the
room. It provides a great contrast to warm
darker tones, such as the charcoal-grey seat
cushions, wooden floor and indirect lighting,
creating a serene and cosy environment.
Luchs has a capacity of 100 guests plus another
60 seats on the sunny terrace.
The cuisine features Italian classics such as
homemade pasta and the best of meat and fish.
www.luchs-berlin.de
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YOUR PLACE TO
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THE LODGE BAR
The Lodge, an adjacent lounge made of stone and wood, is a cosy, intimate refuge where to begin or end one’s
night with the perfect libation. Open from 7 p.m. to all wee hours of the night, Lux 11 guests and Berliners can come
together to mingle and enjoy classic cocktails, or to discover unusual flavours created by the in-house mixologist.
www.the-lodge-berlin.de
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Beate Kahlcke runs Aveda HairSpa next to the Lux 11 lobby. Her styling, colouring and skin
treatment programmes follow ayurvedic principles, specially adapted to your personal needs.
But not only the flower-based Aveda products will touch your body and soul – Beate’s laughter
that can be heard all over Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse will do so, too.
Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 9 –13 – 10178 Berlin – +49 30 2809 1918 – www.beatekahlcke.de
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If you want to attract the hottest artists, the hippest
actors and the coolest creative types to your hotels, do
what Thomas Tänzer, Elmo Hagendorf and Dirk Dreyer
do in Berlin:
‘ THROW OPEN THE DOORS,
INVITE THEM ALL IN AND
LET THEM RUN WILD. ’
‘Love it or leave it’ – this is the slogan for all of Thomas
Tänzer’s, Elmo Hagendorf's and Dirk Dreyer’s hotels. The
Weinmeister and The Lux in Berlin take aim at just about
every hotel convention left standing.
With the opening of The Weinmeister in July of 2010,
Tänzer and Hagendorf recruited Dirk Dreyer, a former DJ
and record label talent scout, to apply his talents and
experience to managing the two popular Berlin hotels.
Located in the pulsating heart of Mitte, the hotels are
24-hour playgrounds for adults that exude a seductive
draw for fi lm, music and entertainment crowds.
The infl uence of Berlin’s creative scene is felt in many
of The Weinmeister’s design details, from floors done by
the local street art collective, Paint Club, to the graffitisplattered front door or the HURTS room, designed by
the British pop-synth duo.
Photographer Henrik Pfeifer’s black and white photographs are exhibited in each of the hotel’s 88 rooms.
Well connected in the city’s cultural scenes, Tänzer,
Hagendorf and Dreyer have set a new standard in Berlin’s hospitality sector with a set of properties that embody modern comfort and high style.
‘ WE DON’T DO HOTELS –
WE’RE IN THE
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. ’
‘It’s mainly the mixture when I’m sitting in the lobby,’
says Dreyer, recalling an evening two weeks earlier
when Mando Diao and Juliette Lewis were both staying
at The Weinmeister.
‘I said, “Hey, this is it”. It’s the band, and they brought
their wives and kids, and it’s Juliette Lewis with blue hair
eating goulash soup. And there are fashion people
around and tourists taking pictures of our graffiti entrance. This is the vibe that we want.’
http://www.madebyoriginals.com/originals/thomastanzer-elmo-hagendorf-dirk-dreyer
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Best Of Germany
Weekend Club
Best Of Germany
Weekend club
When you are looking for a souvenir with style, you have
to visit Best Of Germany, straight opposite Lux 11. The
shop owner Thomas Eissler is a very nice guy, offering
traditional German pieces and products from all over
Germany. Here, you can get books, toys or local drinks.
‘We have a High-End Cuckoo Clock from Thomas in the
Lux 11 lobby – and we just love it’.
The former ‘Haus des Reisens’ hosts our favourite nightclub. On the top floors of the tower building, the Weekend club has two dance floors with state-of-the-art
sound systems for an international party crowd. The
rooftop bar has a Balearic vibe and a spectacular view.
Weekend’s guest DJs usually stay at Lux 11 and our staff
might be able to get your name on the guest list.
[Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse 26, 10178 Berlin]
www.bestofgermany.net
[Alexanderstr. 7 – 10178 Berlin]
www.week-end-berlin.de
Susuru
Das Reich der Mitte
Need to grab a bite? Or fancy a soup? Our neighbours at
Susuru offer original Japanese soups and little dishes in a
perfectly relaxed atmosphere. And don’t be shy, slurping
noisily is considered good form in Asia!
Jens Büchner is a true master of flowers and decoration. He supplies all our facilities with flowers, plants
and decoration, and he surprises us every week with
something new. His store right down the street is a
great source of inspiration.
[Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 17 – 10178 Berlin – T. +49 30 211 1182]
www.susuru.de
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[Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 22 – 10178 Berlin T. +49 30 2005 9229]
www.j-buechner.de
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Genießen Sie ausgewählte Angebote
ganz in Ihrer Nähe oder auf Reisen.
Exklusiv für American Express® Mitglieder:
www.americanexpress.de/selects
Stilrad is not a normal bike shop. The store looks like a gallery with beautiful
high-end bicycles as exhibits. Stilrad offers a collection of design bikes, perfect
for cruising around the city on with style. Bikes with charisma for people with
attitude. Exclusively for guests of Lux 11 and The Weinmeister Stilrad offers a free
home delivery (in Europe) if you buy a bike while in Berlin.
Stilrad – Rosa-Luxemburg-Str.19 – 10178 Berlin – T. +49 30 2759 1739 – www.stilrad.com
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We love to cruise around in Mitte with our Abarth
500, the pimped-up version of everybody’s darling
the cinquecento. Lux 11 and the Fiat 500 have a lot
in common – we both have a classic retro exterior
and a funky interior design. We love fashion and
italian food. That’s why we always have a parking
space reserved for 500’s in front of our door.
[ Fiat Abarth 500 – 1,4l Turbo – 135 HP – 0 –100 km/h 7,9 sec – Top Speed 205 km/h // www.abarth.de]
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Lux 11 is a favourite of DJs coming to Berlin. On
the weekends, you have a high chance of meeting DJs playing at clubs such as Weekend or
Berghain.
Ante Perry is one of our regular guests. He tells
us about his five travel essentials:
1) Credit cards
Without a credit card life can be hard to you.
You can not even check in to hotels!
2) MacBook
When you’re travelling, you want to use your
time intelligently. Of course you can work, but I
prefer making some beats or watching movies in
planes or trains. And I love using WLAN in hotels!
3) Mobile phone
Sometimes I lose my mobile in Berlin, after having a heavy night. Then I call the reception,
sometimes they’ve found it, sometimes not!
4) Basset
If you have long hair as I have, you need to
brush it after every shower. But if I forgot my basset, I call the reception one more time.
5) Music
Life without music is bad life. At Lux 11 you can
connect your iPhone with a docking station.
The party can begin …
Ante Perry is polarising in many ways – with his
appearance, his uncompromising rocking DJ
sets, his own events, multifunctional productions and his fun with his hedonistic artist’s life
that he shares with anyone who has got the
same sense of humour.
Yes we are talking about the workaholic Ante
Perry who is based in Dortmund. Ante loves
living in hotels – especially at Lux 11 in Berlin.
‘There is a warm atmosphere, top service and
the rooms are well designed and beautiful. It’s
always an experience spending time there.’
www.anteperry.com
www.facebook.com/anteperry
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LUX 11’S SHOES
LUX 11 & ADIDAS ORIGINALS
Lux 11 and the very fi rst adidas Originals flagship store right around the corner at Münzstrasse have been Mitte neighbours for many years. Being neighbours turned into a partnership, and you will discover many adidas Originals details
at Lux 11. The staff wears items of the current season and exclusive custom-made Lux 11 trainers are available at the
store.
Münzstr. 13 – 10178 Berlin – www.adidas.com/originals
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PATRICK VON
ON STRENGE
Patrick von Strenge is one of our most frequent guests. He
is the Marketing Director of Columbia / Four Music at Sony
Music and always hangs out with cool bands – wearing at
least one backstage pass and a VIP wristband. He tells us
his favourite spots around the house.
Blaues Band
The right place to start the day. ‘Blaues Band’ is right around
the corner from Lux 11. The breakfast is always good and the
staff welcomes you with a great menu card. I recommend
scrambled eggs.
[Alte Schönhauser Str. 7 – 10119 Berlin – +49 30 2838 5099]
www.blauesband.com
adidas Original Store
You need new sneakers? I guess there’s nothing more to say …
A.D.I.D.A.S. old school ’cause it’s the best!
[Münzstr. 13 – 10178 Berlin]
www.adidas.de
Bonfini
Right at Alexanderplatz ‘Bonfini’ services fine Italian food.
Bruno and his crew are always in pursuit of giving you a
proper basis for the rest of the night.
[Memhardstr. 3 – 10178 Berlin – +49 30 2472 6670]
www.bonfini.de
The Lodge
My best friend Inga loves the ‘Dark’n’Stormy’ – I always go
for a ‘Moscow Mule’. The Lodge is a very stylish bar with an
amazing view of Alexanderplatz. It feels like being in the
heart of Berlin while having a good drink in your hand and
a smile on your face.
[Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 9 –13 – 10178 Berlin – +49 30 2478 1658]
www.the-lodge-berlin.de
Picknick
One of the best clubs around. It’s not one of those bling
bling clubs, it’s more a real good spot to hang out with your
friends. It reminds me of Berlin 10 years ago – it’s great!
[Dorotheenstr. 90 – 10117 Berlin]
www.picknickberlin.de
Mein Haus am See
A special place. ‘It’s not a bar, it’s not a club, it’s something sexier in between …’ Basically open 24 hours / 7 days
a week! For me it’s the best place to fi ll the gap between
clubbing and going home finally …
[Brunnenstr. 197 – 10119 Berlin – +49 30 2388 3561]
www.mein-haus-am-see.blogspot.com
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DIRK DREYER
THERE’S SOMETHING
ABOUT THE MUSIC
1_Joe Smooth / Promised Land
This is a milestone of house music
from the late 80s bringing a smile
on everybody’s face.
2_Sister Sledge / Thinking Of You
A classic soul tune and
a favourite at our bar.
3_Rue de Soleil / In My Heart
The soundtrack of www.lux-eleven.com –
we know a lot of people who just surf on
the site to enjoy the song.
4_Hurts / Wonderful Life
(Arthur Baker Remix)
The song that started Hurts’ career.
The Arthur Baker remix played on
www.the-weinmeister.com is a timeless masterpiece.
5_Visage / Fade To Grey
Yes, we love the 80s. You will hear a lot
of Eurythmics or Depeche Mode as well.
6_Rah Band / Clouds Across The Moon
The perfect soundtrack for a late-night drink
on our rooftop terrace watching the stars.
7_Daft Punk / Something About Us
A ballad based on Oliver Cheatham’s‚
‘Get Down Saturday Night’ – for the people
coming home after clubbing enjoying a
complimentary late-night snack.
8_Adele / Lovesong
Great cover of the old song by ‘The Cure’
for all barflies.
9_Fritz Kalkbrenner / Facing The Sun
Paul’s brother and the voice of ‘Sky and
Sand’ of the ‘Berlin Calling’ soundtrack.
Get your sunglasses!
10_M1 / Electronic Funk
House music is our favourite genre – this
tune is the blueprint for funky deep house.
The General Manager of Lux 11 and The Weinmeister, Dirk
Dreyer, used to be in the music business for many years.
After working for major record labels, producing records
and compilations and running a successful DJ career, he
brought his passion for music into hotels. The music into
lobbies is handpicked with love and knowledge – and Dirk
is more than happy to welcome a lot of DJ friends and music
biz colleagues as guests at Lux 11 and The Weinmeister.
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seen enough pink?
Get your tickets at www.bluemangroup.de or at our reception.
// www.the-weinmeister.com
THE WEINMEISTER – AN ALLURING ‘GOLDEN CAGE’ IN THE HEART OF BERLIN
The Weinmeister Berlin-Mitte, the newest designer hotel in Berlin, opened its doors in July 2010. The
84-room hotel, located in the Mitte district, one of Berlin’s most dynamic areas, is aimed at business travellers from the fi lm, music, fashion and other creative fields, as well as leisure travellers.
Its core philosophy focuses on rest, comfort, round-the-clock service and stylish rooms that highlight one piece of furniture – an oversized bed, which acts as a room within a room and suggests
‘cocooning’. Each room offers an Apple iMac instead of a TV, allowing guests a wider range
of technology access and reflecting the state-of-the-art modernity of the hotel. Built from the
ground up, the modern six-storey building has a sleek golden matte metal facade and is affectionately called the ‘golden cage’. Inside, there is an ongoing play of contrasts – serious and yet
whimsical through the choice of ‘masculine’ colours and luxurious, soft materials.
A rooftop area provides a bird’s eye view of the surrounding city. The design also features a
BeautySpa, where guests can enjoy massages and cosmetic treatments overlooking Berlin.
The ground floor Schwarz bar, named after the German movie actress Jessica Schwarz, serves
a herbal liqueur made according to her family’s secret recipe. The restaurant serves traditional
German cuisine with a modern twist. Breakfast is available 24-hours a day.
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L VE IT
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IT *
* [ THIS IS THE SLOGAN FOR ALL OF THOMAS TÄNZER’S, ELMO HAGENDORF’S AND DIRK DREYER’S HOTELS.]
MEET &
MINGLE
THE WEINMEISTER – CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
The Weinmeister has two meeting rooms – the large conference room for up to 20 people and
an intimate boardroom for up to ten guests. Both rooms have a great atmosphere with huge
windows, wooden floor and designer furniture. Audio and visual equipment is available.
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84 rooms // Standard Room 20 – 24 m2 // Medium Room 28 – 32 m2 // Large Room 38 – 41 m2
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Apple iMacs in every room
Free Wi-Fi Internet access
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Altec Lansing iPhone
Docking Station
Writing desk
Asprey London toiletries
Safe
Complimentary terry cloth
flip flops
Parking garage
Restaurant
Bar
Non-smoking rooms
Rooms/facilities for
disabled guests
Floor heating and
air-conditioning
Luggage storage
BeautySpa offering massages, cosmetic treatments,
manicure and pedicure
Rooftop area overlooking
Berlin
24-hour room service
24-hour front desk
Laundry and ironing service
Fax/photocopying
A boardroom for up to 10
people and a conference
room for up to 20 people
Wireless Internet
Daylight
Audio-visual equipment
The Weinmeister Berlin-Mitte // Weinmeisterstr. 2 – 10178 Berlin // T. +49 30 755 667 - 0 // F. +49 30 755 667 -10 //
info@the-weinmeister.com // www.the-weinmeister.com // www.facebook.com/theweinmeister
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THE
ROOFTOP
THE WEINMEISTER ROOFTOP TERRACE – ON TOP OF BERLIN
From The Weinmeister’s rooftop terrace our guests can enjoy a stunning view over Berlin:
The paramount TV tower, the vibrant street life and the roofs of the districts Mitte and Prenzlauer
Berg. The terrace bar is open every day, also our guests can relax after a massage at the BeautySpa or enjoy a soothing open-air foot massage after a long day of shopping and sightseeing.
The rooftop can be rented exclusively for events.
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THE WEINMEISTER – SCHWARZ BAR
The Schwarz bar is named after the German actress and hotel regular Jessica Schwarz.
There, guests and locals can mingle and enjoy modern interpretations of traditional German dishes. Not to be
missed is the Schwarz liqueur, a herbal cordial made according to the secret family recipe of the actress. The ritual
of inflaming the drink to let the spirits rise to your mouth and nose is a great start to the night, the 52 % alcohol in the
schnapps does the rest.
Jessica Schwarz is one of the most-liked German actresses. She played in movies such as ‘Das Parfum’ or ‘Die Buddenbrocks’. She runs a four-room hotel in her hometown Michelstadt and was a friend of The Weinmeister from day one.
www.schwarzbrand.com
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BEAUTYSPA
Anna and Sarah Arndt are mother and daughter. They run the BeautySpa on the 6th floor of
The Weinmeister. They offer a wide range of massages, cosmetic treatments, manicure and
pedicure. The BeautySpa is furthermore the only place in Berlin for Airbrush Tanning. Anna and
Sarah work exclusively with Carita Paris products and offer the biggest choice of Chanel nail
polish in Germany. Appointments can be made around the clock. Treatments can be enjoyed
on the rooftop terrace as well.
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The Weinmeister is a place to meet and to make friends. Beck’s, Belvedere, Marshall Headphones, MTV, New Yorker,
Urban Ears and many more have been throwing great parties at The Weinmeister. When will we meet you?
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‘I DON’T MIND THE LULLABIES FROM THE MACHINES’
‘I don’t mind the lullabies from the machines’ is written in large letters on a wall in Room 501 of ‘The Weinmeister’.
This quote from the song ‘Evelyn’ by British band ‘Hurts’ is just one of various cool details in the room that The Weinmeister have dedicated to them.
The ‘Hurts Chamber’ was designed by Hurts band members Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson and includes
unique individual features. On the walls guests will find large framed black and white portraits as well as an official
gold record for ‘Wonderful Life’ which Hurts gave to The Weinmeister. The collaboration came about when we fell
in love with the song prior to the release of the single and received permission from the band to play the song on
www.the-weinmeister.com
In Room 501 you will find a large Apple iMac on which Theo and Adam have uploaded their favourite music and
movies. Enjoy classic hits from Depeche Mode, Prince and Radiohead, or the fi lm ‘Blade Runner’ and even the World
Cup final England – Germany in 1966 on DVD. In a large chest are books by the likes of cult novelists Brett Easton Ellis
and Gerhart Hauptmann, plus there is a Helmut Newton picture book. Theo and Adam leave a souvenir, such as a
backstage pass or a festival set list whenever they stay at The Weinmeister.
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Klub7 // www.klub7.de
Jana Hammermann // www.janahammermann.com
Clemens Behr //
www.clemensbehr.com
44Flavours // www.44flavours.com
GoGoPlata //
www.gogoplata-illustration.blogspot.com
Peachbeach // www.peachbeach.de
THE WEINMEISTER – ART BERLIN
The Mitte district has been a Mecca of urban art for the last twenty years.
The Weinmeister pays tribute to graffiti, street art and contemporary arts. The hotel’s
entrance was designed by underground graffiti artist GYF5 and is definitely the most
photographed door in Berlin.
The staircase of The Weinmeister made a colourful transformation overnight. During a
party at The Weinmeister for 2010’s musicweek, eight artists from www.paint-club.com
gave the walls of the stairway a complete makeover. The party guests could witness
the action with ladders, platforms, spray cans and tumbling paint buckets from the
glass elevator.
In the corridor of every fl oor guests can gaze at extra-large prints of Berlin-based artist Jana Hammermann. The acrylic and ink drawings of buildings, gates and bridges
in 2 x 3 m large scale are amazingly detailed. www.janahammermann.com
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For over two years, Henrik Pfeifer photographed a variety of actors
and models in Room 308 at Lux 11, located in Berlin-Mitte. Pfeifer’s
laid-back manner of relating to the models led to an interesting
mixture of portraits and nude photography. The best of these photographs have been collected in a 144-page book.
’I AM ALWAYS SEARCHING
FOR A NATURAL FLOW ’
‘I love to shoot actors with my analogue camera. For my portraits
I always try to create a relaxed atmosphere so my models forget the camera. I am always searching for a natural flow and
surprising moments. I love to play with the daylight and to engage
myself with new surroundings and new people. Challenges push
my creativity. And I like to surprise myself with what I am doing.’
‘Room 308’ is available at our reception.
www.henrik-pfeifer.de
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Henrik Pfeifer has produced 88 portraits, one for each room in The Weinmeister. Named 88 tesa on laser print they
are intimate snapshots of actors, models and artists, many of whom frequent the hotel.
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WHAT WE’VE ALWAYS DREAMED ABOUT: A BLANK PAGE IN A MAGAZINE.
NEUEMONARCHIE.COM
Henrik Soller is CEO of Komet und Helden,
one of the biggest fashion sales agencies
in Germany. He is looking for new trends,
travelling from LA to London, to Italy and,
of course, Berlin. We have asked Henrik for
Mitte’s highlights from a fashion expert’s
point of view:
Superdry
‘Grabbing my morning coffee at The Weinmeister, my fi rst destination is the Superdry Store just inside the building. The brandnew Superdry Store just opened at the beginning of July and offers a wide range of cool stuff from the UK. Even The Weinmeister
Team is wearing the British label, and I am really into that easy-towear feeling.
[Weinmeisterstr. 2 – 10178 Berlin]
www.superdry.de
14 oz. Store
Everybody goofing around the Mitte district has to visit the 14oz.
store. Located just down the street, it offers everything true and
authentic in the high-end denim and sportswear market. This is
the heart and soul of what exclusive sportswear is all about.
[Neue Schönhauser Str. 13 – 10178 Berlin ]
www.14oz.net
Butter Lindner
After all that shopping, it’s time for some decent food: the Butter
Lindner gourmet shop is a true Berlin company offering the best
in fancy food. Prepare for love at fi rst bite with this truffle salami!
[Rosenthaler Str. 33 – 10178 Berlin ]
ww.lindnder-esskultur.de
adidas Originals Store
As a dedicated football fan, I am hitting the adidas Originals Store
as well. The vintage style and classics remind me of the good old
days, having Munich‘s Franz Beckenbauer on the pitch.
[Münzstr. 13 – 10178 Berlin]
www.adidas.de
Opticon
With an eye on the understated but stylish glasses of Cutler and
Gross, I pop into Opticon – one of the few stores offering an extraordinary variety of these unique glasses.
Oranienburger Str. 5 – 10178 Berlin ]
www.opticon-berlin.de
You could spend weeks exploring the gorgeous Mitte district, but
now it is time to have a drink at the splendid rooftop bar of The
Weinmeister. Enjoy your trip through Mitte!’
Thanks to you, Henrik!
// www.kometundhelden.de
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weinmeisterstraße 2
d-10178 berlin
ZWANZIG
superdry.com
facebook.com/superdrygermany
1. Strawberry Hill
2.The Standard Hotels
3. EAST Hotel
4. Casa Munich
5. Deidesheimer Hof
6. British Airways, Concorde Room
The most beautiful and relaxing place for me over the past 20
years. Excellent staff and management. Personality and authenticity –
can’t be done better. I am a bit
jealous that it isn’t mine. Chris, you
did what I am dreaming of!!! And
thank you for everything, I will return
asap …
Please keep this place very secret.
Always justifies the Chambers motto: Hate it or Love it …
I love it – all of them! The Standard
Hotels are the blueprint for the experience that not every hotel is for
every guest. André – well done and
keep on going.
When thinking about the perfect
design hotel my fi rst thoughts are
of the EAST. You simply can’t do it
better. Starting from the transformation of the building, over to the fab
design by Jordan Mozer and the
unbeatable operators Anne-Marie,
Christoph and Marc. Very proud to
be with you.
The perfect hideaway away from
the party crowd. With the kids I stay
in the Casa and don’t have to care
about anything throughout the
whole day when staying in the resort. Within a few minutes they make
friends with all other kids and they
do their own thing. The adults are
going out to check the nightlife and
know their kids are in the best hands
with Doris and Maripy taking good
care of them. Many thanks to Mucki
and Christian for the last beautiful
years with you.
I think about this amazing place almost every day. I often think when I
have a problem to solve: How would
Anita and Artur Hahn deal with this?
Collectively, they have been one
of my outstanding mentors and I
am proud to have had the chance
to work over there for some years.
Thank you so much, and I use my experience gained from you daily in
business. I am more than happy to
return there yearly as a guest. Fantastic place, area and locals – that’s
real family business in the Champion’s League.
Cabana No. 2 – The Royal Cabana. I
know people who are real Frequent
Travellers, and they are living at 1A
or 1K in some 747s or 777s of BA’s fleet.
I am happy to be far, far away from
those, only travelling sometimes,
but always when I go there and I’m
greeted by Denise and her wonderful staff in the CCR with a huge smile.
I feel well taken care of and the onward travel experience becomes
more calm for me. Many thanks and
see you soon ;-))
[Irish Town, St. Andrew
(near Kingston), Jamaica]
www.islandoutpost.com/
strawberry_hill
[Miami, Los Angeles, New York]
www.standardhotels.com
[Hamburg]
www.east-hamburg.de
[Las Salinas, Ibiza]
www.casamunich.com
[Deidesheim, Pfalz]
www.deidesheimerhof.de
[London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5]
www.britishairways.com/travel/
fi rst-lounges/public/en_gb
Thomas Tänzer is founder and managing partner of Chambers Group. Even though
he is a young fellow, you could say he is already a veteran in the hospitality business. The classic 5-star hotel Deidesheimer Hof (favourite place of former German
Chancellor Helmut Kohl), the legendary cruise ship MS Deutschland and various
hotels all over the world are just some of his places he has worked in the past.
Thomas shares his experience and passion for travelling and tells us about some of
his favourite HOMES AWAY FROM HOME.
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SEVENTYFIVE
STEFAN
N TROCH
TROCHA
Stefan Trocha is managing partner and creative director
of the communications agency Neue Monarchie Agentur
für Kommunikation. When not sitting at his desk, he is often
to be seen straddling one of his beloved bikes, on the
supporters’ stand at his favourite football club, St. Pauli, or
fl itting through hotels with Dirk Dreyer. Because as creative
director, he is responsible for the conception and production of Chambers Magazine.
He lets us in on his favourite Berlin haunts.
Villa Pasculli
The Pasculli bicycle company presents its magnificent
masterpieces in the former Goerz camera and lens factory in Berlin-Friedenau. If you didn’t know better, you
might think you had died and gone to heaven.
[Rheinstr. 45/46 – 12161 Berlin – +49 30 8540 1289]
www.pasculli.de
Clärchens Ballhaus
On Fridays and Saturdays, this is a fantastic place to do
some serious partying amid a crowd of – in some cases –
weird and whacky types in an equally weird and whacky
atmosphere.
[Auguststr. 24 – 10117 Berlin – +49 30 282 9295]
www.ballhaus.de
An der Alten Försterei Stadium
Although my own team, FC St. Pauli, have never won an
away game against ‘The Irons’, I always enjoy coming
back here to Köpenick. Football still smells of football here;
it’s not all polish and fashionistas.
[An der Wuhlheide 263 – 12555 Ber lin – +49 30 6489 7026]
www.fc-union-berlin.de
Kindl-Bühne Wuhlheide
This is the most fantastic place on the planet for concerts.
Rammstein, Peter Fox, Metallica, Die Ärzte, Bruce Springsteen, Beatsteaks, The Cure and The BossHoss have all
played here – and they were all quite simply fabulous,
fabulous, fabulous!
[Strasse zum FEZ 4 (An der Wuhlheide) – 12459 Berlin –
+49 30 5307 9530]
www.wuhlheide.de
Monsieur Vuong
The good old Monsieur Vuong is almost exactly halfway
between Lux and Weinmeister, so how can I possibly resist
lapping up Vietnamese delicacies on a fairly regular basis.
They happen to be particularly good here.
[Alte Schönhauser Str. 46 – 10119 Berlin –
+49 30 9929 6924]
www.monsieurvuong.de
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URBAN LIFESTYLE
IFESTYLE TREASURESS
Andreas Schanzenbach is one of the founders of the communication agency Cromatics.
He is a true expert in urban arts and introduces his favourite spots.
Circle Culture Gallery – urban fine art
The Circle Culture Gallery is a project space
for new art that was founded in 2001 under
the name Cc:room. The gallery owners are
Johann Haehling von Lanzenauer and Dirk
Staudinger. In cooperation with international
curators, the gallery has developed a large
number of exhibition concepts based on subcultural movements such as street art and
graffiti. It’s about people breaking the rules of
the classical art perception, innovative positions and culturally driven art.
[Gipsstrasse 11 – 10119 Berlin –
T. +49 30 275 817 886]
www.circleculture-gallery.com
Neurotitan – shop & gallery
Since 1997, Neurotitan has been the best place
in Berlin for a noncommercial selection of electronic music, comics, graphics, art and exhibitions. The book selection is focused on graphic
design, illustrations, urban art and artful handmade publications. The gallery features various artists from Berlin and across the world.
Artists on display have included 44flavours.com,
klub7.de and jimavignon.com.
[Rosenthalerstrasse 39 – 10178 Berlin –
T. +49 30 3087 2576]
www.neurotitan.de
Dudes Factory – art on fashion
Dudes Factory is a new kind of creative label,
exploring alternative ways to connect and collaborate. Every month, Arnaud Loix van Hooff
and Heribert Willmerdinger invite different
artists to work together with them and create
collections for the Dudes Factory. The designs
from these collections are the raw materials for
the LAB, the shop’s sophisticated and unique
online software where customers can remix
and individualise various Dudes products.
[Torstrasse 138 – 10119 Berlin – T. +49 30 4000 5899]
www.dudes-factory.com
STROKE – urban artfair
STROKE is the world’s fi rst and only urban art
fair. Whether you have an art historical education, a serious collectors intention, the passion for form and colour or pure curiosity –
here you will find enjoyment.
[14. – 16.10.2011 – Postbahnhof –
Strasse der Pariser Kommune 8 – 10243 Berlin]
www.stroke-artfair.com
KLUB7 – artist studio
KLUB7 originated from the acquainted graffitiscene in Halle (Saale), Germany in the mid
90s and was founded in 1998. When some of
the members moved to Berlin and opened a
studio in Friedrichshain in 2009 their presence
in the urban art metropolis was cemented.
This artist and design collective is creating
murals, customisations and illustrations for over
a decade throughout the world. Their studio is
always packed with plenty of fresh artworks in
various sizes and painted on diverse materials.
Visit them and take home some true Berlinflavoured art.
[Dolziger Strasse 13 – 10247 Berlin –
T. +49 30 4208 8982]
www.klub7.de
The Early Bird Hype – consumer culture
products
Located right next to Lux 11 this is a great
source for trendy and formidable urban lifestyle products. The concept is a constantly
changing array of men’s and women’s fashion and lifestyle accessories. The minimalist,
yet welcoming, design of the store is complemented by a gallery space that welcomes
artists every couple of months. So if you need
something stylish for your loved ones then pop
into this great shop before you jump into your
cab to the airport.
[Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 15 – 10178 Berlin]
www.theearlybirdhype.net
Andreas Schanzenbach //
www.cromatics.de
STROKE // www.stroke-artfair.com
Dudes Factory //
www.dudes-factory.com
Neurotitan //
www.neurotitan.de
Circle Culture Gallery //
www.circleculture-gallery.com
Klub7 // www.klub7.de
CROMATICS – DISCOVER YOUR PLAYGROUND
CROMATICS is a communication agency based in Berlin and Dresden. All founders have their
roots in the urban art scene and did actively shape the face of their urban surrounding and they
still do today – but now for their clients such as Boxfresh, Eastpak, New Yorker and Audi, or global
ccessfully
agencies such as DKdL and Wieden+Kennedy. With their project PAINT CLUB they successfully
or the art
installed an international institution for urban artists – some of them are responsible for
you’ll see on the stairway in The Weinmeister.
[Großenhainer Strasse 32 – 01097 Dresden – T. +49 351 7954 8661] // www.cromatics.de
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The Early Bird Hype // www.theearlybirdhype.net
SEVENTYNINE
SERVICE IS
We have met ADAM ANDERSON of HURTS
on the rooftop terrace of The Weinmeister.
Here’s what he has to say about
ESSENTIAL
COMMUNICATION IS CRUCIAL
How do you feel today?
Fast.
Your current weight?
High.
Your favourite game, you play?
Cat and mouse.
The most beautiful thing on earth,
you can buy with money?
Expensive bread.
A thing, except love, you can’t
buy with money?
Success.
Be honest, with which star would
you like to sleep with?
I’d prefer a cheap barmaid …
How do you have good sex?
Close your eyes and think of
someone else.
How do you say ‘I love you’?
Empathy.
4010 TELEKOM SHOP IN MITTE
The 4010 Telekom Shop is situated right between Lux 11 and Weinmeister in Mitte. The focus here is on service. The fi rst
community store of Telekom lives from dialogue. Of course we offer the newest products and gadgets to try out, but
above all we seek direct contact with our customers – that is, with you. We set up live events together, such as iPhone
sessions, exhibitions, concerts and workshops. A visit is always worthwhile – even if it is only to load your smartphone.
4010 Telekom Shop in Mitte – Alte Schönhauser Str. 31 – 10119 Berlin //
www.4010.com // www.facebook.com/4010telekomshop
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A Thank You, you would like to
say now?
Thank you, Theo.
Who is the cleverest, intellectual
on earth?
Boris Becker.
Your biggest achievement?
Finishing any song.
A defeat, you can talk about now?
I’m a hero or a zero in the studio.
I have cried in the past …
Your next appointment?
Switzerland.
A childhood memory?
Winning a race.
The hardest work you have done
for money?
Written pop songs.
A miracle, that has happened
in your life?
Travel and women.
Your spleen?
Beneath my ribs.
What do you do insufficiently?
Care about my family.
Your strength?
Chords.
Which shortcoming you
should be forgiven?
I have no interests except music.
Your guideline?
Work hard. Pray for luck.
Leep when you’re dead.
Your favourite colour?
Black.
When where you last ashamed?
The morning after.
I’m a lottery when drunk.
Your favourite novel?
House of Leaves.
Describe heaven?
It’s in a half pipe.
Your favourite popsongs?
Sad ones.
Your thoughts, looking at the moon?
‘Oh … there’s that’. (unmoved)
Your favourite art-work on earth?
William Turner, ‘The burning
houses of parliament’.
Why are we on earth?
Dont question it.
Your political demand?
Filter the unemployed better.
We’re not all losers.
A reason why people shouldn’t
fear death?
You should fear it.
One day you will die.
Your drug?
Whisky and ginger beer.
Your last question?
Have I done my best?
www.informationhurts.com
EIGHTYONE
WITH ELMO
LMO HAGENDORF
Elmo Hagendorf is founder
ounder and managing
partner of Chamberss Group. After starting
his career on a cruise ship in the Caribbean,
c five-star hotels have
various jobs in classic
sent him around the world. He knows both
sides of hospitality – the
he host’s view and the
guest’s perspective.
rite cities – in Germany
Elmo reveals his favourite
and the United States..
MUNICH: THE CHARMING CITY
Located in the south of Germany, often referred to
o as Italy’s most northern city,
Munich is definetely my favourite. Think of Oktoberfest,
berfest, Viktualienmarkt and
Maximilianstrasse and also the nature with all the green, mountains and lakes.
sque and traditional, but also
Is there a city more German than Munich? Picturesque
a centre of business and culture. With the fi rst rays of sunshine all the cafes and
y for skiing over the weekend.
beergardens are packed and the Alps are nearby
HAMBURG: THE ATTRACTIVE CITY
Hamburg up in the north, is a very international and
nd vibrant city – a typical seaport. A city full of contrasts with ongoing developments in culture and business. From the famous Reeperbahn area, Altona,
hanging and I am excited to see the evolution of the
St. Georg up to Blankenese, the districts are ever-changing
he direct and charming attitude of the Hamburgers.
entirely new Hafencity. I like the fresh breeze and the
d I just love to go for a weekend away to the famous
The Baltic Sea and the North Sea are nearby, and
island of Sylt and enjoy freshly peeled shrimps.
NEW YORK CITY: THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS
Everybody is fascinated by city that never sleeps.. The
oklyn
Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty or Brooklyn
ecca
Bridge are world famous. For me, New York is the Mecca
aldorf
of hotels and I am a true fan of the legendary Waldorf
Astoria. I love to explore the neighbourhood of Manhattan and to walk around in Soho or the meatpacking
cking
district. The diversity of entertainment, shopping and
ation.
dining always makes me come home full of inspiration.
LOS ANGELES: THE CITY OF ANGELS
Sun, beach and the sea – Los Angeles is the home
me of the rich and famous. LA has
different faces. But whether you’re in Santa Monica,
onica, downtown or Hollywood,
everyone seems to be enjoying the sunny side of life. The vibe in California is much
more relaxed than on the east coast. Whenever I am in Los Angeles, I realise that the
hospitality business and the entertainment industry
ry have a lot in common – it’s all
about the show.
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EIGHTYTHREE
// www.the-elephant.com
PRAGUE
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
In the historic town centre of Prague, just one
street way from the famous and historical Republic Square, the Baroque facade of the Designhotel
Elephant Prague adorns the street Na Florenci. The
Elephant is a place created to delight individualists from all over the world with its noble and yet
cosy atmosphere.
The area of the old town centre, which is characterised by numerous restaurants, pubs and shops, is
situated in the immediate vicinity. This district is the
stomping ground for art enthusiasts and urbane
metropolites with an insatiable curiosity and zest
for life.
It is a combination of the old and the new, an aesthetic interplay of contrasts, resulting in the highclass and sophisticated design of each of its 100
rooms.
Contrast is the keyword which continues to reflect
itself, even in the name of the hotel.
Similar to the historical city of Prague, with its deeply rooted culture, the hotel combines history and
modernity, presents a blend of energetic chic with
sublime relaxation but, above all, the Elephant
represents a wonderful location in the pulsating
heart of the old city centre, one of the most popular districts in Europe.
A modern jewel, steeped in a long history, in the
vibrant, historic centre of the old town. The Designhotel Elephant offers its guests individual experiences that evoke a contrast of the senses in the rooms,
where marble and wood blend harmoniously with
fine textiles. Likewise in the Designhotel Elephant
Prague, style and content merge to create a living
experience.
Designhotel Elephant Prague SE //
Na Florenci 29 – 110 00 Prague 1 //
T. +420 227 279 111 // F. +420 227 279 110
www.designhotel-elephant.com //
info@designhotel-elephant.com
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MIMI’S FAVOURITE SPOTS IN PRAGUE
Mimi is the General Manager of Elephant Hotel.
She knows Prague like no other and tells us her
favourite spots in the city.
Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul at Vyšehrad
The long history of the Church of St. Peter and
St. Paul at Vyšehrad starts after the year 1070,
when King Vratislav I founded the chapter house
here. Basilica is located at Vyšehrad which is just
a great place for nice long walks.
[K rotund 10 – Prague 2]
www.kkvys.cz
Gallery DOX
Gallery DOX is not an ordinary gallery. It is a
centre of contemporary art where you may see
and experience the local artistic community
and collaborations and partnerships among
regional and international artists.
[Poup tova 1 – Prague 7]
www.dox.cz
Café Savoy
Hand on heart, who among us today finds the
time for a long breakfast? For all of you trying
to have a healthy lifestyle I recommend having
breakfast at Café Savoy. And yes, they serve
porridge and cornflakes as well.
[Vít zná 5 – Prague 5]
www.ambi.cz
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SaSaZu Music Club
Want to go partying at night? A good choice is
SaSaZu, one of the largest entertainment facilities in Prague. SaSaZu has already welcomed a
wide range of well-known performers from all
around the world, e.g. Lily Allen, Macy Gray,
Kosheen, Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, Markus Schulz,
Morcheeba, Public Enemy, Busta Rhymes or
One Republic. And before the party you can
enjoy a nice dinner as well at SaSaZu restaurant.
[Bubenské náb e í 306/13 – Prague]
www.sasazu.com
Lokal Restaurant
Lokal does not have a well-known chef. It has
no white tablecloths, and miniature appetisers,
amuse bouche or sommelier. They serve fried
cheese instead of the soufflé, brawn instead of
chocolate Truffle. You simply must taste the traditional Czech cuisine!
[Dlouhá 33 & Míše ská 66/12 – Prague 1]
www.ambi.cz
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100 rooms // Standard Room – 20 – 25 m2 // Deluxe Room – up to 30 m2 // Premier Room – up to 35 m2
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Air-conditioning
In-room safe
Wi-Fi connection
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Mini-bar
Marble bathrooms
Villeroy & Boch fixtures
Room service
Laundry service
Limousine
service
The ‘U Hájku Congress Centre’
is connected to The Elephant
with an entire complex of
shops, restaurants and a spa,
meeting rooms and event
space. The total area of
the conference centre itself
is 500 m2 in one multifunctional space, dividable into
8 separate rooms with areas
from 45 m2 to 120 m2. Maximum capacity is 500 seats
theatre style. This space can
be expanded up to 1,500 m2,
creating one large, extensive
multifunctional area.
Not only a good place for
eating and drinking, our
mall next door provides
you also with shopping and
leisure opportunities. Enjoy
relaxation at the monsoon
spa with a broad range
of traditional and exotic
therapies. Or get some
gifts for your loved ones (or
yourself) at Vinoteka Muskat,
the Tabak Gift Shop or Belles
Fleurs.
Designhotel Elephant Prague SE // Na Florenci 29 – 110 00 Prague 1 // T. +420 227 279 111 // F. 420 227 279 110 //
info@designhotel-elephant.com // www.designhotel-elephant.com
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EDITOR
Chambers Hotels &
Serviced Apartments
Management GmbH
Uhlandstrasse 47
10719 Berlin
Germany
T: +49 30 4881 0825
F: +49 30 4881 0831
www.chambers-hotels.com
Managing Directors:
Thomas Tänzer, Elmo Hagendorf
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Dirk Dreyer
dirk.dreyer@chambers-hotels.com
DESIGN
Neue Monarchie
Agentur für Kommunikation GmbH
www.neuemonarchie.com
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Stefan Trocha
trocha@neuemonarchie.com
ART DIRECTION
Karola Korten
korten@neuemonarchie.com
FINAL ARTWORK
Tommaso Maiocchi
maiocchi@neuemonarchie.com
PRODUCTION
Martin Drese
drese@neuemonarchie.com
PHOTOS
Die Photodesigner
www.diephotodesigner.de
Henrik Pfeifer
www.henrik-pfeifer.de
Tom Tomczyk
www.himbeertoni.de
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