Ackselhaus & Blue Home
Belforter Straße 21, Berlin, Germany, 10405
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expert-rated hotels in Berlin- Recommended for:
- Couples, Culture vultures, Families with younger children, Mature travellers, Nightlife, Romance
Best for Families - Expert review of Ackselhaus & Blue Home
Innovative, mid-range apartment accommodation in leafy, charming Prenzlauer Berg.
I am personally very fond of the Ackselhaus as it's by far one of the nicest places to stay in this part of the city. It offers a spread of innovative apartments across two renovated Victorian-era buildings in a leafy, relaxed and central part of Prenzlauer Berg, but is close enough to Mitte to enjoy the buzzy bits too.
Location:
The apartments are located on a quiet residential street that lies within striking distance of key Prenzlauer Berg areas like Kollwitzplatz, Zionskirchplatz and Helmholtzplatz as well as being a short stroll - or U-Bahn ride - to Mitte.
Bedrooms:
Ackselhaus offers 16 studios and apartments, each designed with a particular theme. There's the ‘Africa Deluxe’ room with a savannah tent, for example, and a ‘Movie’ room featuring photographs of screen legends on the walls. The themes could be novelty but they feel much more than that, since the apartments themselves have been lovingly refurbished and come with small kitchens and sitting rooms, and are furnished with antiques. Some rooms have iPod-compatible music systems too. Stylish and convenient, in other words.
Blauhaus, the second house, also occupies a 19th century building. The 19 rooms (studios, suites and apartments) are similarly sophisticated but without themes - they come in a range of styles and sizes (deluxe to exclusive) and are generally more spacious and decorated in bright, affable colours with good detailing and materials.
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Public areas:
Aside from the shared reception desk between the two houses, there's a gorgeous Mediterranean-style garden at the back of Ackselhaus with lawn chairs, fountains and fish-filled ponds and an equally lovely Balinesian garden in Blue Home. In summer these are unbeatable places to unwind with a coffee (you can have your breakfast here) or glass of wine.
Eating and drinking:
Club de Mar, located in the Blauhaus building, faces directly out onto the street. It serves a buffet breakfast in its cozy breakfast room - furnished with a fireplace in winter plus chandeliers and a wall-mounted aquarium. The restaurant is only open for breakfast, so in the evening you're left to your own devices. Fortunately there are lots of great places to eat in the area.
Service:
Service is attentive yet relaxed, as you'd perhaps expect in an apartment hotel of this kind.
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Who stays there:
The themed rooms appeal to young romantics, honeymooners and couples in general, while the Blue Home rooms have slightly broader appeal.
Pros:
Imaginative decor
Good location for peace and quiet
Cons:
No leisure facilities
More information on Ackselhaus & Blue Home:
- Price from:
- Type:
- Aparthotel
- Address:
- Belforter Straße 21, Berlin, Germany, 10405
- Amenities:
- High-Speed Internet, Pets Allowed, Parking
- Neighbourhood:
- Prenzlauer Berg
