The hotel is in an excellent central location. Not everything is within walking distance though as Berlin is such a vast city, but the subway (i suggest you get the berlin welcome card as you'll use public transport alot and it also offers discounts off attractions) is just down the road (left out the hotel, 5mins walk) and the tram... more

Till know we stayed three times in Arcotel Velvet situated in the nice Oranienburger strasse with lots of restaurants. Try Mirschi for nice Asian food and take the big breakfast at Orange! The staff is very pleasant and so are the rooms with lots af glass. Take a room in the front so you can see the Oranienburger strasse. U... more

The best thing about the hotel is its location. It's near major sights and close to the subway station. The bus stops right in front of the hotel. The hotel is very beautiful with lovely but very impractical design. The tubs don't have curtains so water comes out when you shower. We had a beautiful enormous sink but you had... more

This hotel chain is a bit overrated recently, the room is nice not nothing special, the bed is not particularly comfortable and the so called ' design' is just trying to make it different with the traditional hotel. I will recommend this hotel to friends if the price can pull down a bit. you may find it surprise when you... more

Amazing room and top service, grat location!!! very very helpful staff and a great selection of vodka!! more

Very nice hotel. Excellent position (50 m to Friedrichstrasse; 50 m to Oranienburg U-Bahn station). Very good breackfast and restaurant. more

Stayed at the Arcotel Velvet for 1 week commencing the 5th April 09 . And like all other comments it is an excellent hotel in an excellent location. Not far from the local University means that it has a young vibrant population which probably means that it is the most economic place to stay. Unfortunately the loss of value of... more

It's 10 years since we were last in Berlin, and I suppose I was a bit worried that the place might have changed beyond all recognition - caught up in the homogeny that seems to be taking over the world. Happily that wasn't the case, and the Arcotel Velvet is living proof of that. We stayed 4 nights. Firstly, the... more

We have just returned from a three night stay at the Arcotel Velvet. The hotel in a great location in the old eastern side of Berlin - you can literally walk to most major sites within 10/15 minutes or jump on the S/U Bahn, which we found easy and very safe to use - the nearest stop is about 30... more