Hotel Zoo, once the pride of Berlin’s Kurfürstendamm, has risen again following extensive renovations by American design team Dayna Lee and Ted Berner. Together, they have revitalized the iconic venue by embracing its past glory while installing a firm sense of modernity.
Built in 1889 as a private residence, the building’s legacy as a hotel began in 1911.
Once the official VIP hotel to the Berlin International Film Festival, the grand catwalk was tread by the likes of Romy Schneider and Sophia Loren.
The building’s re-incarnation sees soaring ceilings restored and the original brick and steel work revealed.
Touches of fantasy permeate the public spaces, where Alice-in-Wonderland whimsy is invoked with playful proportions.
The spacious rooms and suites are equally eccentric, featuring bespoke furnishings and bold Berliner spirit.
At the heart of the hotel the welcoming Living Room entices guests to linger, and a double-sided fireplace flickers both inside and into the open-air Winter Garden.
The swedish photographer, Andreas Kock, has initiated seven special scenes before the closing of the old Hotel Zoo Berlin. The idea came from interior designer Dayna Lee.
The resulting images are similar to the previous stalker series by the artist and create a unique link to the old Hotel Zoo Berlin.
The photo series shows the hotel rooms in their primary form and furnishing.
The 130 rooms and 14 suites housed in this over 120 year old building are all unique. Each has its own layout and character.
Some feature open plan bathrooms, exposed brick or curved walls, and others have steps leading into the room.
The panorama rooms offer views of either the Kurfürstendamm Boulevard or across berlin’s rooftops to the theater Des Westens.
105 sqm with living room, bedroom with a king bed, a dressing room, two bathrooms with dual rain showers and a freestanding bathtub with fireplace as well as a powder room.
Views to the interior courtyard with ivy-covered giraffes and elephants.
Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the entire room with light.
The room disposes of a double-sided fireplace that can be enjoyed from the living room and the bathtub.
44-46 sq m with king or large platform bed, views of either kurfuerstendamm or the interior courtyard with ivy-covered giraffes and elephants.
Bathroom with rain shower and/or freestanding bathtub and underfloor heating.
34-40 sqm with King Bed, views of either kurfuerstendamm or the interior courtyard with ivy-covered giraffes and elephants.
Bathroom with rain shower or bathtub and underfloor heating.
34-43 sqm with King size or large platform bed, views towards the courtyard with ivy-covered giraffes and elephants.
A separate seating area and bathroom with rain shower or bathtub and underfloor heating.
25-31 sqm with a king or queen bed, views of either kurfuerstendamm, the interior courtyard with ivy-covered giraffes and elephants, or to the theater des westens.
Bathroom with rain shower, bathtub (some are freestanding), also bathroom with underfloor heating.
22 sqm with twin or Queen Bed, floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the entire width of the room with light.
It`s offering uninterrupted views across berlin’s rooftops to either the theater Des Westens.
Views of either kurfuerstendamm, the interior courtyard with ivy-covered giraffes and elephants or to the theater des westens.
20-25 sqm with King, Queen or twin beds.
With large platform bed and views of kurfuerstendamm.
Bathroom with rain shower, underfloor heating and a freestanding bathtub integrated into the room’s design.
Armchairs and sofa by George Smith as well as a fireplace which can be enjoyed from the bathtub and the living area.
There are two access points to the balcony above.
The Grace Bar, the epicenter of the Hotel Zoo Berlin, located on the glamorous Kurfuerstendamm, 25, advanced to become one of the most popular places in the “city west“. It is as sexy as it gets - the bar represents elegance, whilst maintaining a modern touch of comfort.
Dayna Lee created a perfect balance between emotion, proportion and appearance.
It is not a coincidence that the bar feels like an inviting movie set; a result of dayna´s extensive former experience in the hollywood movie industry.
The vibrant atmosphere of the grace bar successfully revives the roaring 20ies, where today´s gatsbys mingle and celebrate, sipping on champagne and extravagant cocktails.
The hottest DJs heat up the atmosphere even more on the weekends, creating the perfect setting for finest club atmosphere.
Aside perfectly mixed all time classics, the menu boasts exotic cocktails with tonka bean, lemon grass, szechuan pepper and ginger, giving the drinks a whim of sophistication and a perfect asian touch.
Smokers come together on the adjoining open-air winter garden that attracts guests with its blazing 15-foot-long glass protected fireplace.
One can definitely not leave the grace bar without having indulged in a liquid cocaine, shades of grey or a cosmopolitan chaos to complete a perfect evening.
19.00h
US American designer Dayna Lee (N.Y. and L.A.) transformed the glamour of past days into a modern New York townhouse with great passion for details.
Her US-Asian infused design she gave the Grace bar a unique mark amid Berlin’s dynamic scene.
With exquisite interior fixtures and her exceptional aesthetic signature style, Dayna Lee created a perfect balance between emotion, proportion and appearance.
The cool and ambitious kitchen team creates exclusive dishes which, paired with the ambience of the restaurant, guarantee a truly unique experience.
In the form of casual fine dining the team introduces Asian and European flavors culminating in a unique taste experience.
Local celebrities as well as Hollywood superstars (such as Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis & Goldie Hawn) are discovering this restaurant as a place to celebrate their evening.
Opens at 19.00
The winter garden, enclosed by large scale industrial windows, is a central oasis which separates the living room from the bar and lounge.
Guests enjoy candlelight, the cozy glow from the five-meter-long fireplace and the open sky above.
An oasis high above Berlin and another stroke of genius by American Designer Dayna Lee: The Rooftop features a lounge and bar area with space for up to 100 guests.
An elegant surrounding glass acts as a windshield and boasts a stunning 270 degree panorama of the Berlin cityscape.
After soaking in the view, one can hit the bar for chilled drinks paired with an excellent BBQ on special events.
On weekends top-notch DJs play relaxing clubhouse tunes.
The flexible conference space can be divided into four separate rooms and is equipped with the latest technology.
A separate area is perfectly suited for receptions, coffee breaks and other events.
This area also offers access to balconies around the meeting space. lunch can be arranged at grace restaurant.
The 200 sqm conference and event space features floor to ceiling windows all around and a view to the Neue Kranzler Eck shopping complex.
HOTEL ZOO BERLIN
Kurfürstendamm 2510719 BerlinGerman