SO/BERLIN DAS STUE — RHONDA'S CHOICE

S O B E R L I N D A S S T U E

Welcome to the luxurious boutique hotel SO Berlin Das Stue. This is a place where you can spy on ostriches, fill up on inventive Mediterranean 'appetite noshes', and reach all of Berlin’s best bits in an easy stroll. The former Royal Danish Embassy has a pearl-white spa with Alpine-influenced treatments, whimsical animal motifs and flawless design, courtesy of Spanish interiors whizz, Patricia Urquiola.

You’re right at the heart of Berlin. The hotel's location on the south-western edge of Berlin's largest park, the sprawling Tiergarten, means that guests have immediate to a vast green wonderland — as well as the historic Berlin Zoo right next door. The pretty Landwehr Canal, which cuts right through the city from West to East, is a short stroll away, as is Charlottenburg (City West) with its endless cafés, restaurants, shops and sights.

The hotel's 78 guestrooms – which include a mix of Stue Rooms, Embassy Rooms and Suites – are split between the original building and a newer annex that's clad in the same floral-patterned concrete surface you'll spot on the outdoor terrace. The rooms are high-end, with dark hardwood floors, contemporary furnishings whose sliding walls and handle-less cupboards invite playful pushes and prods, and elegant fabrics used throughout. Most rooms come with views of the adjacent Tiergarten, with some of the Embassy rooms and all of the suites boasting generous balconies; some also come with funky free-standing bathtubs. The hotel's Michelin-starred Cinco restaurant is the culinary highlight of the hotel, thanks to its its distinctive interior – one large table, a brass kitchenware sculpture on the ceiling, a few private tables – and high-end Spanish-Mediterranean fusion experiments. The Casual Restaurant, which also doubles as the breakfast room, serves up a very good menu of tapas-style shared dishes, plus meat and fish dishes such as lobster pasta and duck.

February 2022, by Maria Andersen.

R O N D A ’ S N O T E S

Where to go: Berlin is great for city walks and the famous Tiergarten park is just around the corner from the hotel. Be aware that the city is busy, so book a hotel car that accepts dogs and drive to spacious dog friendly areas if your dog needs a little adventure.

Allowed areas: Your dog is welcome in your room and in the lobby area. Dogs must always be kept on a leash in the hotel premises.

Size n’ shape: Hotel SO Berlin Das Stue welcomes maximum 12kg dogs, and only 1 dog per room.

Room amenities: Bed and bowls for food and water can be provided on request.

Great for: Hotel SO Berlin Das Stue is a great place for shorter stays with your dog.

Accommodation fee: The daily fee is 50€ per day (plus city tax)

Dog loving or friendly? Dog friendly, for sure.

If you ask us: Make sure your dog is trained, well behaved, calm and travel-savvy when bring him/her to a hotel stay. For the stress-free experience.

Last tip: To avoid unpleasant surprises for both your dog and the hotel staff, always use the “Do not disturb” sign when leaving your dog alone in the room, even for 5 minutes.