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On Tour – The Great Gatsby

We do all kinds of tours. A mouth-watering Gastro-Rallye? No probs. Wild party nights? Hell, yes. Backstage access? Done. Something more sophisticated, maybe an art tour? We got you. But sometimes, you just need something bigger. 

It’s not like the epic 5-day tour with a Norwegian e-commerce company wasn’t big enough. We visited ElektroCouture, a fashion technology studio pioneering in wearable technology. Then it was off to Berlin’s virtual reality hotspots and Deutsche Bank’s avant-garde bank branch – Quartier Zukunft. In between we slurped on house-made craft beer at Brlo, devoured asian delicacies at Tim Raue’s Sra Bua and relaxed in artists’ refuge Münzstudio. But for the grand final, we wanted more drama. Glamour. Excess.

Destination – Schloss Fleesensee. A luxurious castle with an in-house gourmet restaurant, a private lake and an amazing beach bar. Our guests were relaxing at the beach, taking paddling courses, playing with RC mini boats and having a good time. They had no idea what was the come. But with evening drawing closer, you could feel the tension rising. What was going to happen? 

First – a glamours gala dinner. Everyone smartened up in ravishing outfits. And still, it was just the first course of the night. We handed out masks. „Trust us, you’ll need them.“ And then, it started. With a bang. Many bangs, actually. Fireworks opened a night of exotic geishas, smoky roulette tables, shiny masks, sexy burlesque dancers and lots, lots of confetti. Ladies and gentlemen: the greatest Gatsby party since the 1920s! If there’s one thing we excel at, it’s throwing legendary parties. Don’t believe us? Check out this video and see for yourself.

 

The Scene – 5 Cool Hotels in 2017

Hotels love Berlin. With close to 30 million stays every year, there’s about 150.000 hotel beds to house guests from all over the world, coming to taste the bitter sweet nectar of our beloved capital. In a race for the title of best hotel in Berlin, owners come up with exciting new concepts as they go. We compiled a list of 5 new thrilling hotels to look out for in 2017.

Provocateur
The name’s resemblance with the popular lingerie designer is no coincidence. Newly opened Provocateur is Berlin’s first burlesque hotel. It’s a refuge for prosperous travellers who like to stay in a sexy atmosphere. When you hit the “Provocateur mode” button in your room, the light is dimmed and erotic pictures are projected on the walls. Unfortunately we weren’t asked to be models, but it’s still quite enjoyable. Another highlight is the 1912 elevator, transporting guests not only upwards but also into a different time and space.

Orania.Berlin
Located in the dodgy center of trendy Kreuzberg, Orania embodies the melting pot of influences of the district it resides in – but with glamour & fuzz. Timeless elegance meets oriental influences to create an oasis with 41 spacious rooms, complimented by classic concerts, poetry slams and electronic nights. The creative cuisine transforms the surrounding influences into a mouth-watering menu. The huge loft-style space on the top floor will be Orania’s true jewel. Wait and see.

Schloss Fleesensee
Berlin is a great place to be, but sometimes it’s nice to get some distance between you and the city. Schloss Fleesensee is just a 1 1/2 hour drive and has been named “Newcomer of the Year” by travel magazine Hideaways at Berlin international tourism fair. The investors just completed a restoration for no less than 10 million Euro, so expect all the luxury you can think of with all the facilities your heart and soul needs to relax.If you still need convincing, check out their lovely image video here:

Sir Savigny
Yet another star in West Berlin’s meteoric rise to glory, Sir Savigny is part of the Design Hotels collection and resides just a 10min walk from bustling Ku’Damm. The highlights are their Art Deco inspired interior, which blends in perfectly with modern influences, as well as their in-house burger bar “The Butcher”, which serves prime beef and spare ribs at reasonable prices. It’s the perfect getaway if you prefer a cozy design hotel over a pompous money burner like nearby Waldorf Astoria.

Max Brown Ku’damm
The ideal hotel for young creatives, globetrotters and night owls. Brown Hotel is an oasis for urban living, their rooms feeling like your own living room rather than an overstylized space ship. The perfect blend of discreet comfort and high quality furnishing is only topped by the social space on the ground floor. Its black marble floor and jungle wallpapers create the feeling of an urban jungle, rounded off by the amazing Benedict breakfast – a 24h breakfast restaurant.