KU DAMM 101 HOTEL
Modern and stylish, every room of the Ku Damm 101 Hotel is furnished
with designer chairs—and a rubber toy peers back at you from the
white-tiled bathroom meant to emulate the Paris metro. Although you
won’t be spending much time in your hotel room in Berlin—no sleeping
in Berlin!—if you wish to spend some time relaxing, this hotel is the
perfect place; after a busy night and day unwind in the wellness
center or have a cocktail in the lounge bar before you get ready for
the night.

ART’OTEL
The hotel is dedicated to Georg Baselitz, one of Germany’s most famous
contemporary artists; you’ll find examples of his work throughout the
building. In addition, there’s an impressive display of modern
architecture and interior design exclusively created by the Austrian
architect, Hon. Prof. Johanne Nalbach. The spacious rooms come with
original artworks by Andy Warhol, while the rest of the hotel is
designed around pop-art style: bold colors, modern shapes and fun
designs.

AMANO HOTEL
With clean, white lines, modern charm and positioned in one of the
hottest neighborhood’s in Berlin, Amano is walking distance from great
bars, restaurants, shops and the public transport, as well as being
close to Alexanderplatz Square. Think The Standard Hotel—but not as
kitschy.

HELMUT NEWTON PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM
The real name of this museum is “Helmut Newton Stiftung/Museum für
Fotografi” and it’s located at Jebsen Strasse 2 close to the
U-bahn station Zoologischer Garten. And what a sight it is: The Museum
contains 250 of Helmut Newton’s best photo and to add ambiance it also
contains a replica of his living room with statues of female leg’s,
among other things. Don’t miss it… and tell them treats! sent you.

TASCHEN BOOKSTORE
Beverly Hills, Brussels, Hollywood, Copenhagen, Cologne, London, New
York, Paris and, of course, Berlin, Taschen bookstores are conquering
the world. If you are searching for reading material for trains or
planes or simply want an hour break from cocktailing for some silent
reading, this is the place. A gorgeous, massive citadel of books
designed by Philippe Starck and situated in the historic heart of
Berlin, Taschen has plenty of furniture (designed by Starck, too) for
the jet-lagged traveler to relax comfortably on and read.

SOHO HOUSE
Soho House Berlin has it all: Well-curated classics from pizza and
schnitzel to currywurst made with apple-fed pork complete the House
Kitchen’s all-day bistro menu; racing green leather stools crowd
around a pewter-topped tables in the 7th-floor member’s club, under a
stunning Deco-style crystal chandelier serving mean martini’s; a
terrace with a heated plunge pool lined with volcanic stone; and, of
course, gaggles of fellow globe-trotting coolhunters with vampire
hours.

LE CLUB GAINSBOURG
Inspired by Parisian singer and decadent dandy Serge Gainsbourg, the
moody and noiresque bar is small—but that’s part of its charm. Rub
elbows, literally, with fellow martini and whiskey sour lovers (the
owner and barkeep, Frido Keiling, has won many cocktail awards) while
munching on peanuts, pretzels and other tasty snacks well into the
night—the place closes as the last person leaves!

VICTORIA BAR
A real 21st Century joint: sleek, chic, great service, exotic drinks,
dark wood award-winning interior decor and changing art exhibits.
Resident mixologist, Stefan Weber, is one of Berlin’s best—order ANY
drink and he will know what to do!

40 SECONDS BAR
There’s a slightly futuristic feel to this swanky Berlin penthouse
club. The name derives from the time it takes for the elevator to
glide up from street level to the 8th floor, where the club is based.
Once inside you’ll find a white-walled space with a look that’s part
futurist, part 1980s throwback, with a mood that is glamorous,
expensive and pure luxe.

6VORNE
Carrying over fifty vodkas that will impress even the most strident
vodka connoisseur, 6vorne (meaning “six forward”) is a wondrous place
for a cocktail. Showered in resplendent orange and green lights, and
painted in clean lines, dark walnut features, and tinges of Germanic
minimalism, it’s no wonder this is where you will find all kinds of
treats—from models and fashionistas to movie starlets and fashion
photographers.

ART BAR71
Art Bar71 is the latest in a string of hip venues that double as art
galleries. The modern metal, wood, and glass bar is host to regular
changing exhibitions by local artists. Along with potent cocktails and
a stylish ambiance, the crowd is artistic, fashionable and decked out
in the latest couture.

NEWTON BAR
Situated on Gendarmenmarkt, the most beautiful square in Berlin, this
swanky bar named after the legendary German fashion photographer,
Helmut Newton, is simply a great place to relax and have a stiff
drink. The interior of black leather armchairs, oak tables and dark
green marble counters and floors is surrounded by dramatic black and
white shots of supermodels taken by the master himself. A good looking
atmosphere, crowd and raw jazz makes this one of treats!’ favorite
places to hang out in Berlin.

BOXEIGHT MUSEUM/ART GALLERY
The mission of BOXeight is simple: To create an infamous studio
hideaway and the perfect creative getaway in the center of the world’s
most exciting cities. BOXeight represents a select & diverse roster of
gifted artists spanning several different creative mediums and owns
and operates a photography studio and creative space. You are
guaranteed to have a good time dropping by BOXeight—you’ll never know
who you will see and meet.

MUSEUM ISLAND
For a few hours of serenity, check out Museum Island. The five museums
that comprise Berlin’s famous Museum Island are located between the
Spree River and the Kupfergraben. Built in 1841 by Friedrich August
Stüler, the museums are home to some real gems, including one of the
largest collections of 19th century sculptures and paintings in
Germany, ancient Greek and Roman artifacts, a collection of historic
Egyptian works of art (including the bust of Queen Nefertiti) and an
impressive collection of Greek and Babylonian antiquities.

KITKAT CLUB
You can’t visit Berlin and NOT check out the legendary KitKat Club.
Opened in 1994 by filmmaker Simon Thaur, the motto of the club is: DO
WHAT YOU WANT BUT STAY IN COMMUNICATION. The dress code is fetish,
latex, leather, high-style glamour (if you need an outfit there’s a
gleaming Agent Provocateur store in Berlin) and the ambiance is one of
ultra-violet lights, pounding techno and day-glow paintings. There is
simply no other place like it in Berlin—or, well, the world.

ALDON DAY SPA
A minimalist healing sanctuary in the belly of decadence, Aldon Day
Spa has a distinctly clean design, incorporating a palette of white
and beige, light wood and marble mosaics. Facials and body treatments
use high-end product lines such as SkinCeuticals. The spa also offers
traditional massages, as well as Balinese, Watsu, Ayurvedic, and
lomilomi.

SPINDLER & KLATT RESTAURANT
This uber chic supper club in Berlin is sleek, sexy and very modern.
It’s no wonder Spindler & Klatt has become a trendy hot spot: The
decor is minimalist and the crowd is a hip mix of fashionistas,
models, stylists and photographers sipping cocktails and nibbling on
the delectable Asian inspired fare of succulent dishes of Japanese and
Thai cuisines. Dress to impress here.

Q&A
Peter Eaton Gurnz
BOXeight Museum and Studio

Peter made the move from Los Angeles to Berlin in December of 2011 to
open a European division of BOXeight Museum and Studios. BOXeight
focuses on facilitating and nurturing artists of all kind: music, art
and fashion all find a home at BOXeight. There are always a host of
creative minds producing art at BOXeight, whether it be photo shoots
and/or live video shoots.

How would you describe the current mood in Berlin?
It’s happening right now. 2012 in Berlin feels like it is making
history because it’s gentrifying so quickly and all that energy is
inspiring. From the architecture—going from old to new, bombed to
re-built, in the space of even just one building and two
neighborhoods—to the art, Berlin is it right now. Anyone who wanted to
be an artist has been inspired by artist communities, spaces like
Paris in the 1920s or the Warhol Factory in NYC…and now it’s Berlin

Any tips for someone visiting Berlin?
Yes. Start the morning in Prenzlauer Berg with a waffle with hot
cherries and ice cream at Kauf DichGluecklich; it’s cozy and full of
beautiful people and has tons of independent fashion magazines from
around the world for morning reading. Then head down to the
neighborhood Mitte (the heart of Berlin); it’s very trendy and has
great galleries on Auguststrasse. Spend an hour at Berlin’s
Contemporary Art Museum, the Hamburger Bahnhof. Also, go see Berlin’s
best photo gallery “Camera Work.”

Do you have any favorite bars?
I like Trust Bar, Luzia Bar, Bar Tausend, and King Size Bar.

Anyplace else?
Check out Cupcake Berlin, for sure. As far as hotels I like Soho House
and Mandala. Make sure you also go to the Circus flea market and the
clubs Mikz on Tuesdays and Suicide Circus on Wednesdays.