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Honey, I’m home! And I’m never leaving.
Holy hallway!
I love the old school room keys, which you leave at the front desk any time you venture out into the Berlin streets.
Staircase to hotel heaven.
A mural moment on my floor.
Thank you so much for the Moleskine notebook, dude.
My special place.
Can we get any cuter? (No.)
Waiting for your call...
My view.
There she is!
Interior design inspiration.
That’s my kind of shower.
Lock me in this room forever and throw away the key, please.
Highs & Lows
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It feels like a private mansion. You enter the gorgeous lobby via ringing a buzzer. The staff are exquisite which was a delight, because, trust me, I dealt with some not-so-friendly humans throughout my trip, particularly when I stayed at an establishment-run five star hotel which I will not name. If you’d like, you can pass on the lift and ascend a gorgeous, Instagram-friendly (although the website says there’s a no photo policy) majestic spiraling staircase to your room, which I suggest so you can check out/Instagram the vibrant murals found on each floor.
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From the chandelier and candlelit lobby to the rooms, everything is immaculately designed. I stayed in a Senior Double room, which was the perfect size for me and would be great for two. The antique-ish and quirky cast iron bed is the star of the room. I want to own it. The large windows boasting natural light (well, Berlin is a bit dreary at the moment) and a view of the quaint street outside is also a massive perk. It’s all about the details at The Dude - the side tables, the funky phone, the shiny hardwood floors, the clock, the light fixtures -- even how the flat screen TV is displayed in a non-confrontational, artistic manner. The aesthetic is both minimal and vibrant at the same time. In other words, flaw-free and fabulous.
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Gotta love the stealable Molton Brown products and the German fashion magazines!
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The bathroom is on the small side and my room lacked a bathtub. However, I was really into the shower’s design - enclosed in a glass case like you’re a fragile work of art or something.
Important Bits
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Type
19th century townhouse transformed into a gorgeous boutique hotel…and somehow with reasonably priced rooms.
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Vibe
Considering I don’t live in a private townhouse, The Dude was surprisingly very homey. And, at least during my stay, so quiet and peaceful, which is not at all what comes to mind when I think of Berlin’s traits. I felt like I was the only guest in the entire hotel/mansion. It is situated on a quiet residential street, with a few cars and bicycles passing by like a cinematic romance flick, but conveniently just minutes away from all of the Berlin craziness.
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Location
Luisenstadt, a short walk from Gendarmenmarkt, Friedrichstrasse and Museum Island.
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Rooms
30
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Music
Not that I recall.
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Year Opened
2012
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Designed By
Mostly by the owner, Alexander Schmidt-Vogel, and the managing director, Britta Bettendorf. As for the trippy flying suitcases scattered on the entranceway walls and other awesome aesthetic bits? They’re from interior designer, Uwe van Afferden from Duesseldorf.
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Health & Wellness
There’s a tiny, albeit adorable, mini-gym.
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Restaurant
I didn’t have time to try their restaurant, The Brooklyn, which is a bummer because apparently they boast the best steaks in Berlin!
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Bar
Yes, at the restaurant. Hip and swanky - gives me Bowery Hotel bar vibes.
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Minibar
I noticed just beverages - waters, sodas, beer. However, there was a complimentary bottle of wine, a Nespresso machine with complimentary coffee, complimentary breakfast a la carte, 24/7 room service, and a Moleskine notebook!
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Children
No thank you! Don’t F up my tranquility and lux juxtaposition vibes! (If I was a parent, I’d also be paranoid about the kids being little psychos on the spiraling staircase.)
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Price
Pretty cheap-ish for feeling like you’re staying in a private mansion.
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