Out of this world! 

THE WYLD – out of this world

ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin, with its attractive and central location in “Mitte”, a borough of Berlin, is truly just a few steps away from the world of art and culture! From here you can access the highlights of Berlin’s theatre scene on foot in just a few minutes. You’ll find one of the gems of this scene literally just around the corner: the Friedrichstadt-Palast, with the world’s largest theatre stage!

“A fixed star of evening entertainment in Berlin”, “Las Vegas in Berlin”…reviews of the famous show palace from the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” and the “Sunday Times”, to quote just two examples. With its dimensions you could even say it is the only one of its kind in the world! It’s best to come and see for yourself with a visit to the new show “THE WYLD – out of this world”! Let over 100 artists dazzle you in a unique show of world-class artistry. The Friedrichstadt-Palast itself describes its new highlight with these words: “THE WYLD – this is human nature in all its facets and the wilderness of the metropolis. It is populated by flamboyant mavericks, city slickers and intergalactic metamorphoses – ultra-modern and archaic, bizarre and futuristic.”

Staying at the ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin you will not only experience this impressive show, but also enjoy a relaxing overnight stay just next door! You will stay in one of our comfortable Superior rooms where a cosy and relaxed atmosphere awaits you. In the evening you’ll be able to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine at our bar VELVET LOUNGE to get yourself in the mood for the show. After a visit to the Friedrichstadt-Palast and a good night’s sleep, you can lie in for as long as you want the next day as you have the room until 3 pm! 

Enjoy Berlin with our special “THE WYLD – the new SHOW” –
it can be reserved for the period of 7th October 2014 to 30th September 2015:
                                              
•    1 overnight stay in the Superior room
•    Ticket(s) for the “THE WYLD” show from the Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin
     (for the 7.30 pm evening performance in Category 2)
•    1 glass of sparkling wine in the VELVET LOUNGE on the day of the performance
•    1 bottle of mineral water per stay in the room
•    Late check-out up to 3 pm on the day of departure

Just book online here!

If you have any questions please contact our team from the reservations department: 
E reservation.velvet@arcotelhotels.com | T +49 30 278 753 914

ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin | Oranienburger Straße 52 | 10117 Berlin
T +49 30 278 753-0 | E velvet@arcotelhotels.com

Everything taken care of at the Berlin Marathon 2014!

The world-famous BMW Berlin Marathon takes place again on 28 September 2014! For the 41st time, keen runners from all over the world will meet with just one goal in mind: to complete the 42-kilometre course without any major aches and pains.

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When it comes to preparing for a race like this, nutrition is every bit as important as training, which is why our Berlin sister hotel, the ARCOTEL John F at Werderschen Markt, is offering a special Pasta Buffet to mark the occasion for the third time! Spaghetti with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes and grated cheese, grilled chicken breast with herbed rice and courgettes, or Mediterranean pasta salad with tuna and olives are just some of the dishes that will provide runners with the carbohydrates they need before the big day. Fresh salads, soups and fruit complete the menu at the Pasta Party on the evening of 27 September 2014.

Pasta Buffet at the ARCOTEL John F Berlin
Price: EUR 19.90 per person
To make a reservation, please contact:
+49 30 40 50 46-1800 or restaurant.johnf@arcotelhotels.com
 

Nutrition is just as vital once the main event is over to give the body an opportunity to recover properly. As bananas contain practically everything an athlete needs to do this, we will be supplying our hotel guests with this delicious yellow fruit at the ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin on marathon Sunday! Bananas are one of the most popular fruits among athletes, and with good reason. Firstly, they are high in carbohydrates, replenishing carbohydrate reserves both during and after physical exertion and providing an energy boost. Secondly, bananas have a very low starch content, making them easy to digest and easier on the stomach during sporting activities.

The next day, athletes and spectators at both hotels will have the opportunity to enjoy a fresh regional breakfast. In conjunction with our culinary neighbours at BERLIN_THEKE, the ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin will be offering a hearty breakfast buffet on Monday 29 September 2014. With delicacies ranging from hearty to sweet in a comfortable atmosphere filled with typical Berlin flair and a passion for art, this event provides the perfect ending to the marathon weekend!

Breakfast at BERLIN THEKE next door

ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin | Oranienburger Straße 52 | 10117 Berlin
T +49 30 278 753-0 | E velvet@arcotelhotels.com

Curtain Up!

The “HackeschenHöfe”, a historic courtyard complex which now houses an outstanding range of shops, galleries and restaurants, is an absolute MUST for any visitor to Berlin. It is also home to the legendary Chamäleon Theater. Our special “Curtain Up!” package provides an opportunity to experience the charm of the HackeschenHöfe at first hand by attending the latest show to hit the theatre – CROSSROADS.

Enjoy the cosy atmosphere of one of our comfortable Superior Rooms before getting in the right mood for the evening ahead over a glass of sparkling wine in our VELVET LOUNGE. A heady mix of circus artistry, dance choreography and live music then awaits you on the stage of the Chamäleon Theater, just a short walk away.

Enjoy Berlin with our special “Curtain Up!” offer:

•     One night’s accommodation in a Superior Room
•     One glass of sparkling wine per person on the day of the performance
•     One bottle of mineral water per stay provided in your room
•     Ticket(s) for the show CROSSROADS at the Chamäleon Theater Berlin  
•      (best possible seats, at least Category 2)

Price: from EUR 112,00

Can be reserved up to7 days in advance. Available from 26 August 2014 to 22 February 2015. Performance times: Tue - Fri: 8:00 pm, Sat - Sun: 6:00 pm. .

Simply book online or contact a member of our Reservations team:
E reservation.velvet@arcotelhotels.com
T +49 30 278 753 914

Review: ARCOTEL Onyx Hamburg has the "Most Stylish Toilet 2013"

ARCOTEL Hotels was delighted to be presented with a somewhat different type of award in March 2013: The toilets in the ARCOTEL Onyx Hamburg, which was newly opened in 2012, were voted by Tempo as the "Most Stylish Toilet 2013".

The address of the hotel, Reeperbahn 1A, suggests the need for a very unique type of toilet. The owner of the ARCOTEL Group, Dr. Renate Wimmer, also recognised this and set up a "public toilet workgroup" for this purpose. "We all delved into our imaginations at the first meeting – someone even suggested a 'dog toilet'", says Dr. Renate Wimmer. It was important, however, that the toilets weren’t too strange. This gave Dr. Renate Wimmer the idea of using mosaic art to create a magnificent male figure in the ladies’ toilets and a seductive female figure in the men’s toilets. The stylish works of art were created from individual stones and hand-fitted. An additional highlight for the ladies’ toilets: visitors have a choice of cubicle size - S, M, L and XL.

ARCOTEL owner Dr. Renate Wimmer, along with the entire team at ARCOTEL Onyx Hamburg, is pleased to be presented with this very unique award. "Our thanks go to Tempo for organising this excellent and ‘somewhat different’ competition. Most importantly, thank you to our guests! We are delighted that visitors to the ARCOTEL Onyx Hamburg enjoy even the toilet facilities", says Dr. Renate Wimmer.

Anyone wanting to visit this special toilet should arrange a visit to Hamburg straight away!

ARCOTEL Onyx

20359 Hamburg | Reeperbahn 1 A

T +49 40 209 409-0 | F +49 40 209 409-2550

E onyx@arcotelhotels.com | www.arcotelhotels.com/onyx

Cocktail refreshments at Joe’s Bar

How can you find the best way to refresh yourself during summer in Zagreb? Along with beautiful parks in the very centre of the city such as Zrinjevac, Ribnjak and Botanical Garden where you can truly enjoy the natural beauties, hotel ARCOTEL Allegra has prepared for the hot summer days an offer of various refreshing lemonades and freshly squeezed juices as well as cocktails made by the best cocktail masters.

Roman Rabik – this year’s winner at the contest for the best barman in Croatia and Marija Cindrić – last year’s winner in making cocktails who also demonstrated her skills in preparing cocktails at the end competition at Eiffel’s Tower in Paris, will prepare your favourite refreshing cocktail only for you. The Watermelon Mimosa, Cuba Libra, BBG Bloody Mary with crunchy bacon, Banana Watermelon Daiyuiri, Bellini, Tom Collins, Mojito a la Cuba, BBQ Colada are only some of the finer cocktails that will not leave you indifferent. Our skilled cocktail masters reveal that each of these cocktails has its own story and special method of preparation.

Visit us at Joe’s Bar, refresh yourself with your favourite cocktail and greet our winners who will surely surprise you with their creations. The fact that we have the best cocktail masters is also proven by numerous newspaper articles such as the daily paper “24 sata”. Our Joe’s Bar is open every day from 07:00 to 01:00h. We are looking forward to your visit!

The World of Cocktails - Trends that we hope last a little longer

When temperatures start to rise, what better way could there be to enjoy summer than with a cool drink, colourfully garnished for visual appeal and with plenty of ice. So once you’ve found a place in your favourite bar, you can settle down for the hard part. Shaken or stirred? The famous question from the James Bond films was yesterday. Today, our barkeeper Hans Höfer reveals the hottest cocktail trends of the summer season and those we hope will be trending for a little while longer:

Barkeeper Hans Höfer

For the Adventurous: Fresh Herbs and Spices

What has long been commonplace in the kitchen can now be found in cocktail mixers: fresh herbs and spices in fruity cocktails. Adventurous barkeepers are reaching for basil, ginger, thyme and sage to create a trend that not only tastes good, but is healthy as well. The reason is that herbs contain many valuable substances like minerals, trace elements and chlorophyll. 

For the Hard-Bitten: Booze Infusions

If you’re the sort of person who only uses a teabag when you have a cold, then you’ve obviously never heard of the latest trend: Booze infusions. Take a common or garden teabag and let it steep in vodka or gin. Topped with lime juice, ginger ale or cucumber, there’s no better way to cool down on hot summer days. 

For Real Royals: Sparkling Wine Cocktails

Cocktails with sparkling wine or champagne are once again at the top of the summer hit list. And as well as the famous Kir Royal, there are plenty of new flavours to be enjoyed. Purée some fresh berries and then top up the mixture with champagne. And if you like, you can also add a dash of spirits to the fruity drink. 

For Hotheads: Lemonade Cocktails

Admittedly, lemonade cocktails are not really cocktails. But if we follow the definition that a cocktail is a mixed drink made of two or more ingredients, then lemonade cocktails certainly deserve a place on our list! As real all-rounders they offer refreshment on hot summer days and also provide the body with liquids. How about a homemade elderberry or lime and ginger lemonade? Simple recipes that you can try out at home can be found on chefkoch.de.
 

Cocktail Happy Hour @ U-ONE Bar 
Every day between 10.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. you can enjoy all cocktails for just EUR 5.10!

Do not miss the summer in Zagreb and hotel ARCOTEL

With its seductive charm, numerous bars and restaurants, Zagreb as one of the major shopping destinations and cultural sites offers more than expected. Are you a lover of cultural events or you cannot resist the shopping tours in Zagreb? Zagreb offers not only numerous cultural attractions, but also urban and modern architecture that creates the perfect balance for a perfect visit to this versatile and interesting city.

To avoid the summer heat, Zagreb offers many parks such as Maksimir, the main Zagreb park, with its 316 hectares of land. Within the park you can visit the zoo which is the oldest Croatian zoo. The first design hotel in Zagreb – ARCOTEL Allegra strongly recommends that you visit this natural oasis.

Only one weekend is enough to get to know the Croatia’s capital. The symbol of West European culture and the seductive charm of the Mediterranean will be good enough reason to pack your bags and set off to visit Croatia’s capital.

We recommend these attractions worth visiting during your stay in Zagreb:

-          Botanical Garden

-          numerous museums in old town core

-          old town core with richly decorated facades and palaces

-          numerous bars, restaurants and designer shops in the city centre