The Hoxton, Charlottenburg

The Hoxton has swung open its doors in West Berlin's effortlessly chic Charlottenburg neighbourhood, marking the brand's German debut in inimitable style. Set just steps away from the capital's renowned shopping avenue Ku'damm, The Hoxton, Charlottenburg offers 234 rooms; The Teahouse, a charming corner café which transforms into an intimate cocktail bar as the sun sets; House of Tandoor, a North Indian-inspired restaurant serving up family style, spice-filled dishes and natural wines; and a cosy fireside Winter Garden set within the hotel's expansive, open-house lobby. Tucked up under the eaves of the hotel, three meeting and event spaces set around a central Pantry Kitchen make up The Apartment, soon to be home to West Berlin's hottest parties.

DESIGN

Ennismore's inhouse design studio, AIME Studios, is responsible for the interiors, which are connected by a carefully constructed narrative built around rough nouveau, a concept which draws inspiration from both the theatricality of Charlottenburg's golden era and the raw materiality of Brutalism. The aesthetics are layered and textural - unrefined plaster walls provide the backdrop to ornate Art Deco light fittings and vintage furnishings, and striking, industrial materials are used in juxtaposition with exaggerated cornicing and emerald-green tiles. A curated collection of locally sourced and commissioned artwork includes a bespoke abstract mural by Berlin-based artist Stefanie Kägi, which dominates one wall of the lobby and nods to the jerky, dancelike figuration of German Expressionism.

LOBBY

Blue and green tones inform the colour palette of the bright and airy lobby, which is dotted with mid-century furniture sourced from Northern Europe, bespoke rugs, and referential Bauhaus artwork. Upon entry, guests are greeted with clusters of Art Nouveau-inspired sofas, armchairs and tables set under striking Murano glass chandeliers that provide charming spots to work, meet or grab a bite from the lobby menu of Hox favourites. A central wraparound bar leads to an intimate Winter Garden, the perfect spot to pull up a bar stool for post-work cocktails or cosy down next to the Delft-inspired tiled fireplace for a quick snifter as the evenings draw in.

ROOMS

Each of the 234 bedrooms is defined by Art Nouveau forms and expressive design details, inspired by the classical structures which inform the neighbourhood's architectural landscape. A muted colour palette of desaturated pinks and greens creates a sophisticated backdrop for vintage-inspired furniture and scalloped headboards, with the shell motif recurring in striking rug patterns and elegant glass wall lights. Wall panelling and wooden herringbone flooring provide a structural counterpoint to the soft fluidity of the rooms, and this juxtaposition extends to the bathroom design where exposed metal shelving is set against graduated mauve tiling.

Rooms come in seven categories: Shoebox, Cosy, Cosy Neighbourhood, Roomy, Roomy Twin, Biggy and Biggy Up, all of which feature all the classic Hox touches including Roberts radios, Naturalmat mattresses and the famous neighbourhood survival guides with tried-and-tested local recommendations from those in the know. Fridges are stocked with water and fresh milk, coffee and tea come as standard, and the Hox's signature no rip-off alternative to in-room mini bars can be found at the front desk, where a full selection of snacks and drinks, including some city specialities, is available at Späti prices.

HOUSE OF TANDOOR & THE TEAHOUSE

Open from morning to night, guests can kick off their day with breakfast at The Teahouse, located just before the entrance to the main restaurant. Expect to see a breakfast counter stacked generously with naan sandwiches, fresh Indian-influenced pastries, fragrant loose-leaf tea, masala chai and Bonanza filter coffee. For those looking for something a little heartier, guests will enter through The Teahouse to the restaurant where House of Tandoor will offer breakfast dishes including Bombay potato hash with fried egg, raita, and pomegranate, and Vada Pav, coconut and garlic chutney, and fried egg.

From midday, fresh punchy salads, colourful vegetable plates and meat and fish carefully cooked in the three large tandoor ovens at the front of the restaurant will provide lighter lunch options alongside warming curries served with fluffy flame fired naans and rotis.

As the evening draws in, House of Tandoor will up the drama with dishes including Amritsari crispy Lamb Chops, Black Pepper Chicken Tikka, and Bhaji onion rings with smoked aubergine raita, before rolling into late night tea-infused cocktails including Clementine Bellini with tumeric and ginger tea, clementine, sherbert, fino, Aperol and sparkling wine and Tri Colour Margarita with Sri Lankan black tea, blanco tequila Ancho Reyes, agave and citrus. A curated wine list will also be on hand with wines from small German and Austrian producers with a focus on Gewurztraminer and Riesling grapes as well as lighter pours including Beaujolais and Pinot Noir complement the bold flavours of the cuisine House of Tandoor has to offer.

The interiors at The Teahouse and House of Tandoor evoke the classical elegance of Charlottenburg and the opulence of the grand palaces and hotels in Kolkata and Bombay in the 1920s. At The Teahouse, shell-patterned mosaic tiles accentuate the glamour of the curved bar with the green marble countertop, while the oversized windows flood the space with light. At House of Tandoor, the open-plan copper and wood kitchen takes centre stage, while comfortable bench seating, Indian

inspired artwork, and wooden accents create a warm contrast to the rough lime wash plaster walls. A central sculpture of vintage-style gramophones references the Indian jazz era and represents the ultimate fusion of West meets East culture on the subcontinent.

THE APARTMENT

The Apartment, the hybrid meeting and events space which features in every Hoxton hotel, is home to three flexible private rooms, the Study, Dining Room and Living Room, centred around the communal Pantry Kitchen. The Apartment is reminiscent of a 1920s parlour charmingly set within the eaves of the building on the seventh floor, with Mary Wigman inspired interiors defined by fluid lines, soft, muted tones, vintage lighting, and a touch of chintz. The individual rooms are ideal for private dining, team away days and meetings, while full exclusive hire of the space serves as a super stylish venue for parties, launches, screenings and receptions.

LOCAL PARTNERS

In each of its neighbourhoods, The Hoxton strives to be a Good Neighbour, in part by extending long-term, meaningful support to community charities and shelters. In Berlin, the hotel has partnered with Refugio, an organisation that provides housing, advice, and support for refugees, and will make financial contributions, as well as donating essential linen, towels and bedding and arranging regular staff volunteering hours. The House of Tandoor will also offer guests the opportunity to add an optional €1 donation to their bill to benefit Refugio's projects in the city.

When support for the creative community is concerned, The Hoxton, Charlottenburg is collaborating with Record Magazine, a NYC-born independent publisher that has put down roots in Berlin to shine a light on the people intrinsic to the capital's niche music scene. The Record Magazine team will be responsible for supplying vinyl for the Hox Shop and lobby turntable listening hub and hosting live music gigs in The Apartment.

BEST OF

Supporting The Hoxton's commitment to supporting and promoting community partners and makers, Best Of is a collection of limited edition products sourced from some of the city's best independent artisans, creatives and brands available to purchase at the hotel. The Hox Shop in Berlin will include the likes of plant-based skin care from MERME, tableware from independent pottery label Helka Ceramics, handpicked books from Bücherbogen, and Kombucha by Bouche.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

West Berlin's new neighbourhood hangout is set in the heart of buzzing Charlottenburg, surrounded by eclectic cafes and destination restaurants, all within walking distance of the veritable collector's heaven of Suarezstraße, home to countless specialist vintage and antique stores. Berlin's renowned shopping avenue Kurfürstendamm, commonly known as Ku'damm, is right around the corner, and culture vultures will be right in the thick of it with world-class design museums, art galleries and exhibition spaces including C/O Berlin just a short stroll away.

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