Hotel Review: Orania, Berlin

The hotel is next to Oranienplatz in the Kreuzberg area of the city, a slightly run-down part of town where hotels and tourist attractions are not generally located.

By plane: there are direct flights to Berlin Schönefeld from London (1 hour 40 mins), Manchester (1 hour 55 mins) and Edinburgh (2 hours 5 mins). Berlin Schönefeld is around a 40-minute drive from the hotel. Book flights to Berlin.

The hotel is very stylish, with many rooms taking advantage of the historic building's high ceilings and huge windows to create a sense of light and space. Rooms are carefully appointed with lots of wood and warm red-coloured furnishings with Asian motifs. There's a gorgeous casual living-room vibe in the downstairs bar and restaurant.

There is live music nearly every night in the bar - with a mix of soul, jazz and world music.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Live music
• Library
• Fitness centre
• Free Wi-Fi
• Pet-friendly
• Airport shuttle

Most rooms have high ceilings and large windows, giving a feeling of space. The design scheme features wood and warm red colours, which feels very soothing. Some rooms face the courtyard while others look out over Oranienplatz. Bathrooms have high-end fittings with power showers, many have large baths and heated towel rails.

Room types: Orania.17, Orania.21, Orania.25, Orania.45, Orania.50, Orania.60, Orania.86, Orania.Loft

Key amenities: double bed, ensuite with shower, TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities

The informal restaurant has a creative menu with influences from around the world, and a speciality for duck, with a four-course duck menu. The breakfast and brunch menu has everything from steak to seaweed, and caters well for vegetarians and people who want to eat healthily.

Orania.Restaurant: casual, modern European cuisine, duck-themed menu. Open daily from 6pm.

Orania.Breakfast Club: breakfast dishes from around the workd. 6.30am-2pm.