The Hoxton opens in Berlin at the charming neighbourhood of Charlottenburg, and it feels like home

The Hoxton is a charming series of open house hotels that are rooted in culture and community. The properties are located across the UK, Europe and North America, with each hotel a reflection and extension of its neighbourhood. In the summer of 2023, The Hoxton opened its doors in Berlin in the charming neighbourhood of Charlottenburg.

Above: The entrance of The Hoxton, Berlin.

The delightful neighbourhood may have much to offer in terms of Berlin culture, cafes and shopping, but The Hoxton itself is an excellent place to simply be.

Above: the lobby area.

There are 234 comfortable rooms, the hotel has its own corner cafe called The Teahouse, there’s an incredible Lobby and cocktail space, and the property’s design is built around the concept of rough nouveau, which draws inspiration from both the theatricality of Charlottenburg’s golden era and the raw materiality of Brutalism.

Above: the teahouse during the day.

Above: the bar at the lobby.

Throughout the property, there’s a curated sense of aesthetics; it’s layered and textural, with Art Deco light fittings against unrefined plaster walls. As they say, the entire place is a vibe.

Above: the cosy lobby / bar space at night.

While the public spaces are ideal for gathering and striking conversations with locals and travellers alike, the rooms are cosy and inviting; set in a muted colour palette of desaturated pinks and greens.

Above: the colour palette inside the rooms.

There are seven categories of rooms: Shoebox, Cosy, Cosy Neighbourhood, Roomy, Roomy Twin, Biggy and Biggy Up — each featuring classic Hox touches such as Roberts radios, Naturalmat mattresses and essential neighbourhood survival guides.

Also located within the building is the House Of Tandoor, an Indian cuisine-influenced restaurant that serves up an interesting rendition of naans, curries and small plates that are good for sharing. This restaurant is also where breakfast is served, and you can order standard favourites like bacon and eggs, or pick something less conventional like naan rolls, or a turmeric and pistachio cream croissant.

Above: the house of tandoor.

We stayed two nights in the Roomy Twin, which we chose for its two separate beds. The room is bright and airy, with a window that can be opened to let in the breeze.

Above: the wardrobe space inside the roomy twin.

The Hoxton is a hotel that doesn’t feel like one in the traditional sense; it’s welcoming like a home, and you can purchase Hoxton merchandise to bring the scents and little design touches back to your own place when you leave. There’s an online store that retails mugs, socks, and even special wall paint colours, but shipping is currently only to UK customers. And if that’s you, we recommend the Blank Hand Wash and Hand Cream — these have a delightful woody scent with a familiarity to it, which makes it so comforting, much like a stay at The Hoxton.