then we take berlin
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then we take berlin The hipsters have spoken. Berlin is officially the new European "it city" for all things cool. Herewith our insider picks: stay Grand Hyatt Berlin, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 2, www.berlin.grand.hyatt.com Contemporary in design and conveniently located in Berlin's popular Potsdamer Platz area, it’s the perfect home base for the fashion-forward traveller. The rooms are giant by European standards and deliver sumptuous terry cloth robes, luxurious linens, complimentary Internet and flat-screen TVs programmed with killer ambient beats. shop Hackescher Markt Filled with contemporary ateliers, vintage shops, record stores and quaint cafés, Hackescher Markt is hands down the best shopping in Berlin for avant-garde designer finds. Scoop Drykorn and J. Lindeberg blazers and three-quarter coats for him at half the price you'd pay back home. do Spree River Hop on one of the tourist boats (opt for an English speaking guide or you'll be lost!) and take a ride down the Spree. You'll get your architectural fix as you sail down the river, beer in hand, watching modern and old world gems float on by. Do stroll down the walkway post-sail for a romantic, tree-lined jaunt. eat Hotel de Rome, Behrenstraße 37, www.hotelderome.com Dine on hearty Italian-inspired dishes like thick cut veal chops and creamy mushroom risotto at this newly opened and very opulent luxury hotel, once a Berlin bank. We loved the rooftop patio (with a glass of champagne of course!), which offers breathtaking views of the city day or night. drink Greenwich Bar, Gipsstrasse 5, 0177-280-8806 The bar of the moment in Berlin is frequented by upwardly mobile hipsters and music types in their best denim and sneakers. The room oozes modern chic complete with fashionable barmen, a sleek backlit bar and sophisticated decor. Score more Berlin hot spots in Time Out Berlin. |