Orania, Berlin, Germany

You're in Kreuzberg, next to Oranienplatz; this is a slightly shabbier part of town where not many other hotels or attractions are located.

Most tourist attractions in the city are a short Metro or taxi-ride away.

By plane: there are direct flights to Berlin Schönefeld from London (1 hour 40 mins), Manchester (1 hour 55 mins) and Edinburgh (2 hours 5 mins). Berlin Schönefeld is around a 40-minute drive from the hotel. Book flights to Berlin.

This is a stylish hotel, with high ceilings and huge windows creating a sense of light and space. Rooms are well-thought out with lots of wood and and red furnishings with Asian motifs. The downstairs bar and restaurant has a lovely casual living-room vibe.

The bar has live music nearly every night - a mix of jazz, soul, and world music. Enjoy the fact that you can have a night out - dinner and a live gig - then head to bed without having to leave the building.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Live music
• Library
• Fitness centre
• Free Wi-Fi
• Pet-friendly
• Airport shuttle

Bedrooms feel spacious with high ceilings and big window. There's lots of wood and warm red, which is very soothing. Some rooms look onto the courtyard while others have a view of Oranienplatz. Bathrooms have power showers and many have large baths too, plus heated towel rails.

Room types: Orania.17, Orania.21, Orania.25, Orania.45, Orania.50, Orania.60, Orania.86, Orania.Loft

Key amenities: double bed, ensuite with shower, TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities

The casual restaurant has a creative menu with global influences and a focus on duck, with a four-course duck menu. Breakfast and brunch have everything from steak to seaweed; vegetarians are also well-catered for.

Orania.Restaurant: casual, modern European cuisine, duck-themed menu. Open daily from 6pm.

Orania.Breakfast Club: breakfast dishes from around the workd. 6.30am-2pm.