A music-themed design hotel on the Spree riverside in Friedrichshain, designed by Karim Rashid in vivid pink and blue. The hotel has its own recording studios, guitar-lending service, and a regular schedule of live music events. The panoramic spa and riverside terrace are genuine highlights. Popular with musicians and music industry guests.
nhow Berlin stands on Stralauer Allee on the south bank of the River Spree in Friedrichshain, designed by Spanish-American designer Karim Rashid in a signature palette of vivid pink and electric blue that makes it one of the most visually distinctive hotel buildings in the city. The hotel opened in 2010 at the edge of the RAW-Gelände creative district and the Revaler Straße bar and music venue strip. Ostbahnhof S-Bahn and regional rail station is 10 minutes on foot, connecting to the city-wide rail network and long-distance trains. Warschauer Straße S/U-Bahn is a 12-minute walk or a short bus journey along Stralauer Allee.
Karim Rashid's interiors deploy biomorphic furniture forms, bold colour-blocked walls, and oversized windows in sinuous shapes that reference his signature design vocabulary. The 304 rooms span Standard, Superior, Junior Suite, and Suite categories. All rooms carry the full Rashid design imprint; Spree-facing rooms have uninterrupted river views eastward toward the Treptow bridges and the wooded southern riverbank — the most compelling outlook in the hotel.
The hotel has two in-house professional recording studios and a guitar and instrument lending service, positioning it as a working destination for the music industry rather than merely a music-themed concept. Regular live music sessions, DJ events, and open jam sessions take place in the public areas and on the riverside terrace. The concierge team has strong knowledge of the Berlin live music landscape and can assist with venue reservations and show tickets.
The restaurant and bar serve contemporary European food and cocktails; the riverside terrace is one of Berlin's better warm-weather outdoor drinking spots, popular with neighbourhood residents as well as hotel guests. The rooftop spa includes a pool, sauna, and treatment rooms with panoramic views over Friedrichshain's rooftops. Service is energetic and music-industry-conversant rather than formal. The hotel suits creative travellers, music and media guests, and those prioritising proximity to Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg over Mitte landmarks.
Amenities
- recording studios
- spa
- riverside terrace
- bar
- restaurant
- gym
- guitar lending
Location
Stralauer Allee 3, 10245 Berlin
52.4989, 13.4472 View on map
Highlights
- Spree riverside location
- Recording studios
- Karim Rashid design
- Live music events
Tips for visiting
- Request a Spree-facing room for unobstructed river views eastward toward the Treptow bridges
- The rooftop spa pool and sauna have excellent panoramic views over Friedrichshain — quietest on weekday mornings
- The riverside terrace is open until late in summer and is calmer than the main bar areas — a good option for evening drinks