Cooperation with the Fred Fargo Gallery

The ARCOTEL John F is pleased to welcome many guests from the art scene.

Inspired by so much artistic flair we would like to present an artist with great ideas and a special artistic concept: The Berlin artist Sabine Welz lives and works in this city. Her artistic work gets inspired by this innovative, vibrant city. Her concept ART DOMINO ® it is full of ideas, reflecting her favorite subjects and interesting urban scenes - unique pieces on canvas are the result. The Fred Fargo Gallery in Berlin-Mitte opposite the ARCOTEL John F exhibits her paintings.

The team from the ARCOTEL John F is pleased that we have a special cooperation with the Fred Fargo Gallery: Our overnight guests receive a 10% discount for purchasing an artwork.

Contact:
FRED GALLERY FARGO, Jägerstraße 34, 10117 Berlin
www.fredfargo.com

Restaurant Radicchio – a new culinary journey

ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb presents you a new gastronomic journey! Under the well known title "5 Tastes of Mediterranean" it is possible to get to know from new Croatian culinary peaks!

As usual, the restaurant radicchio is presents new menu three times a year new. In addition to current and seasonal offers there is once again new à la carte offer. On this culinary journey it is possible to "taste" regional highlights of the whole of Croatia. To complete the menu, there is a great wine list but of best Croatian and international wines. We must mention our traditional Sunday brunch Allegra, which is prepared in the restaurant every Sunday. The current price is HRK 129,00 You have the opportunity to spend Sunday with your family in beautiful surroundings of restaurant Radicchio.

Art is alive! Long live art!

Art is alive, innovative, vibrant and diverse. It's never the same. And art is not only to be found in museums and galleries. This week one could experience art in Berlin in a special way. Several major art fairs turned the city into a meeting place for international artists, art collectors, gallery owners and art aficionados. It's almost impossible to see everything though. So you have to set your priorities and go with the flow, take in the atmosphere of the art fairs, and become infected by the lively atmosphere.

The classic art fair - art forum berlin
art forum berlin is the cornerstone of the art fairs in Berlin. Every year for fifteen years now, leading galleries from the major art centres of the world have presented their art from the sixties to the present, including paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, drawings, graphics, performances and video art. Around 40,000 art lovers from all over the world come to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the art forum. Those that find the art here too established and the fair too large can go to one of the many other art fairs.

The ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin is in the midst of the creative arts and cultural scene is ideal starting point to discover the city.

Book our pecial offers and daily rates at:
www.arcotelhotels.com/velvet

copyright foto: art forum Berlin

Festive season in Berlin

During the festive season one can experience a delightful festive atmosphere all over Berlin. The Boulevard Unter den Linden is decorated and illuminated with thousands of lights. Arround 60 Christmas markets all over the city invite you to stroll around, shop and relax. If you still haven’t found time to buy your Christmas presents, then Berlin is the place to be – the city offers unique shopping possibilities. The ARCOTEL John F with it’s central location is the ideal starting point to discover the capital.

A very special experience is the magic of Christmas at the Gendarmenmarkt, which is located within walking distance of the ARCOTEL John F. And if you are still looking for a suitable venue for your Christmas or corporate event, our hotel has just the right offer for you!

Book our special offers and daily rates at:
www.arcotelhotels.com/johnf

Stuttgart gripped by model fever

"Germany's Next Top Model" opens its casting tour in the ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart

"Germany's Next Top Model", the successful TV show broadcast by German TV channel ProSieben, is going into the next round. On 1st October 2010 the Germany-wide casting tour, now in its sixth season, will kick off at the ARCOTEL Camino in Stuttgart. Rather than hosting a single open casting, this year the Top Model entourage will be touring 21 German cities, with 927 young girls trying to catch the eye of the casting team. How many of them will make it into the actual show is not yet known. The most exciting fashion capitals, designer clothes and photo shoots with the world's best photographers are all waiting for the girls, plus the answer to the key question - who will be "Germany's Next Top Model 2011"? The new series will be aired on ProSieben beginning early 2011.

Discover Germany's pulsating capital city

Berlin is always worth a visit!

The highly individual character of the city of Berlin, which reinvents itself every single day, is created by its lively and innovative creative scene and its legendary night life. The ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin is located in one of the most exciting areas of central Berlin, where the creativity of the cultural and artistic scene is at home. The hotel is the ideal starting point for art, culture, fashion, shopping and entertainment.

Our tip:
For a short trip to Berlin, we have a great special for you.
Our package contains the following services:
• 2 nights' accommodation in a Velvet Comfort double room overlooking the Oranienburger Straße
• Free of charge VELVET TO GO breakfast snack
• Bottle of water in your room
• Berlin Welcome Card for 48 hours

EUR 175,00 per stay for double room
EUR 168,00 per stay in a double room for single use
This offer is valid from now until 29.12.2010 upon request and availability.

Art Highlight of Berlin - Black Box Ecuador

Berlin is always worth a visit. The cultural landscape of the capital is rich and varied. Furthermore it attracts numerous visitors every day to explore this vibrant city.

The hotel ARCOTEL John F Berlin, located opposite to the Foreign Ministry, in situated close to numerous famous sights such as the Berlin Schlossplatz, the Gendarmenmarkt, Friedrichstraße and Unter den Linden. The hotel is the perfect address to discover the city.

Our tip:
At the Berlin Schlossplatz you will find anothter art highlight until 22.10.2010 - the installation Black Box Ecuador. It almost seems as they have come with the wind - four boxes fall onto the Schlossplatz and tell stories of the distant and unknown Chota Valley in Ecuador. The boxes are artistically designed and one can watch movies, photos and tablets as well as audio files and music are waiting for interested visitors .

WHEN:
The highlight of the art city of Berlin can be visited daily 10:00 to 18:00 clock and runs until 22.10.2010
WHERE:
Berlin Schlossplatz, Berlin-Mitte opposite the hotel ARCOTEL John F
Admission free.