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nhow Berlin
A music and design hotel on the Spree River with direct views of the Oberbaumbrücke and Molecule Man sculpture.
Exceptional · Deep coverage · read from 26 sources · 110 traveler insights
88
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nhow Berlin is a design-focused hotel located directly on the Spree River between Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg. Guests love the scenic views of the Oberbaum Bridge, the energetic atmosphere at BPM Bar, and the distinctive colorful decor. However, multiple reviewers complain that the frosted bathroom doors offer very little privacy. 2613167
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the riverfront views of the Spree River, the Oberbaumbrücke, and the Molecule Man sculpture from the terrace and upper floors. 18816
- The bold styling stands out across the property, including colorful elevators playing different music genres and the vibrant Fabrics restaurant. drawn from the full read
- Sleep quality is widely appreciated thanks to thick 30cm mattresses and quiet rooms on higher floors facing away from street noise. drawn from the full read
- Bathrooms earn praise for their large walk-in rainshowers and bespoke La Bottega toiletries. 7
The catch
- While many praise the breakfast as excellent, other guests felt the morning food offering was limited to small trays and not worth the extra charge. 10
- Some guests find the ultra-modern room designs delightful, whereas others report signs of wear and tear in the bedrooms. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Design and music enthusiasts
- — Terrace drinks overlooking the Spree
- — Visitors exploring Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg
Skip it if
- — Guests who want fully private, opaque bathroom doors
- — Travelers seeking traditional, understated room decor
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Estimated range: $145–$211
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Score breakdown
How the 88/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
91read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The hotel rooms are crazy good, with a shower and a bath you can pick whatever you want, the hotel is really different than other hotels, all the colours and everything makes you smile!” 15
- “The bed was enormous and comfortable, the bathroom had bath and shower options, both of which were excellent.” 18
Food
93read from 9 sources · Solid coverage
- “Just next to the breakfast dining room on the ground floor, separated by a light white curtain, Fabrics restaurant is a blast of colors and a feast not only to the palate but also to the eyes. The color combination of pink fuchsia and minty - neon green is a winner.” 26
- “English breakfast might have international fame, but I much prefer the Germanic and Scandinavian versions. The breakfast at NHOW Berlin is excellent.” 18
Location
87read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “I stayed at the Meliá Berlin on Friedrichstraße & The Spree. It was the perfect location & a great hotel.” 3
- “In addition to music, the other main attraction of the hotel is its wonderful location on the banks of the river Spree, a few minutes' walk from the East Side Gallery tribute to the Fall of the Berlin Wall.” 18
Noise
90read from 3 sources · Light coverage
- “Taking the elevators has never been so enjoyable and fascinating. Each elevator is in a different color and when you look up, there is always an interesting painting to look at.” 26
- “That is a good point, Philip. We stayed at the Riverside City Hotel, which is across the river from the Friedrichstrasse station, so noise was not an issue.” 10
Room
89read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “I awake to discover my pink junior suite has the most incredible views along the river and up to Molecule Man a 30-metre high sculpture designed by American artist Jonathan Borofsky that appears as if it is walking on water.” 18
- “My room was spotless, the bed was comfortable, and the breakfast buffet had an excellent selection with something for everyone.” 15
Service
89read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “We had just a wonderful time as always. We enjoyed every minute in that extraordinary athmosphere with perfect and very friendly service.” 15
- “I did take the time though to ask for a tour of the hotel, which is definitely worth doing if you stay here, and one of the extremely helpful doormen showed me around.” 11
Bed & Sleep
91read from 1 source · Deep coverage
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Value
84read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “If you are looking for something interesting and unusual I recommend you to pay attention to the hotel Propeller Island City Lodge in Berlin. All the rooms are so different, delightful and fabulous, that it is worth going to Germany.” 10
- “Despite high expectations, it managed to pleasantly surprise. The hotel's strong artistic flair never feels overwhelming, but creates a very pleasant atmosphere. Excellent value for money.” 15
Where it is, how to reach it
Stralauer Allee 3
Berlin, Germany
10245 Europe
Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
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Right in line
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 1 point above the modest median of 87, across 197 hotels in the same bracket. In Berlin it sits 4 points below the local median of 92.
Price bracket
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Modest
- This hotel
- 88
- Bracket median
- 87
- Index median
- 90
Based on 197 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
Bathroom
60
Value
59
Noise
52
Service
42
Food
35
Room
33
Location
7
View the 76 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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Bathroom7 mentions
- “The hotel rooms are crazy good, with a shower and a bath you can pick whatever you want, the hotel is really different than other hotels, all the colours and everything makes you smile!” 15
- “The bed was enormous and comfortable, the bathroom had bath and shower options, both of which were excellent.” 18
- “Have you tried Motel One chain. Rooms are a little smaller but the beds are great usually King and a very nice bathroom with a great shower.” 3
- “The highlight was definitely the huge bathtub with its decadent floral mural behind.” 7
- “Can confirm. Looks like a Spice Girls video. Really weird door layout too, combined toilet+shower door..” 2
- “The marble bathroom also had a large walk-in shower with a rainshower head. There was a plentiful supply of bespoke toiletries from La Bottega which had a light fresh fragrance and felt high quality.” 7
- “Frosted bathroom doors don't offer complete privacy” 13
Service16 mentions · 1 filmed
- “I did take the time though to ask for a tour of the hotel, which is definitely worth doing if you stay here, and one of the extremely helpful doormen showed me around.” 11
- “Debbie, I stayed at the Motel One near the Hauptbahnhof for several nights on my return to Berlin, and really liked it. The hotel is extremely close to the train station (about a city block away), the rooms were nice and very clean and the service friendly and helpful.” 5
- “Cleaning staff are great and the rooms are always comfortable.” 15
- “I've had the disgrace of working in the housekeeping in 2 NH hotels in the Netherlands. Actually very dirty and the work was bone crushing, bad paid and the girls are not always well treated.” 2
- “The staff was friendly and courteous, and the rooms were very well prepared, large, clean and nice.” 5
- “The barman who was looking after us was fantastic, friendly and knowledgable.” 7
- “Fantastic hotel, staff are amazing great location really easy to get around Berlin from here.” 15
- “The staff are attentive despite being very busy, especially in the bar.” 15
- “Staff were all friendly and there appeared to be a lot of thought put into how everything works resulting in seamless service most of the time.” 7
- “The reception staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, and the whole hotel has a fun, modern vibe.” 15
- “I stayed at the Hyperion Hotel Berlin (which is in the Charlottenburg area) earlier this month. It turned out to be by far my favorite hotel on the entire trip. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are really nice.” 3
- “Inevitably the breakfast soundtrack is excellent, and the same can be said of the service. Staff ensured the buffet was constantly stocked without being intrusive - I wasn't even asked for my room key.” 18
- “If you spend a few days in Berlin, we can absolutely recommend this hotel, the standards are really high, the staff is kind and helpful, and most of all, you will have a new kind of experience.” 16
- “We had just a wonderful time as always. We enjoyed every minute in that extraordinary athmosphere with perfect and very friendly service.” 15
- “Anyway, Pension Peters by Savignyplatz has family rooms starting 86 EUR per night. Good breakfast, helpful host.” 5
- “Oh, that looks nice too. The towels with pink.” On camera174:34
Room14 mentions
- “The room was very quiet being on the 8th floor and the bed felt comfortable too.” 7
- “My only complaint was that some of the bathroom lights are on a timer so you have to wait for them to go out when you go to bed and switch off.” 7
- “My room was spotless, the bed was comfortable, and the breakfast buffet had an excellent selection with something for everyone.” 15
- “The main living area felt spacious with a dining table that would comfortably seat six, a sofa and two chairs, and a desk for working.” 7
- “The part we enjoyed the most is the terrace facing the Spree River and the Oberbaum Bridge where you can spend a lovely afternoon enjoying the view and the sunset with a beer in hand.” 16
- “When I was in Berlin in 2022, I stayed in Hackescher Markt, at the Adina Apartment Hotel Hackescher Markt. My room was a studio since I was by myself but they also have 1-2 bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens, washers and dryers and so on. They do have hotels in other Berlin locations as well, but I personally really liked this location.” 5
- “I was pleasantly surprised by nHow London hotel as having seen the quirky decor before, I wasn't sure if it would be all style and no substance. However, the room was well equipped and thought out as well as comfortable.” 7
- “The Riverside City Hotel was quite nice---we had a large and lovely corner room with a view over the river.” 10
- “I awake to discover my pink junior suite has the most incredible views along the river and up to Molecule Man a 30-metre high sculpture designed by American artist Jonathan Borofsky that appears as if it is walking on water.” 18
- “I adored exploring the room though and all the unusual little touches that were incorporated.The hot pink phone was in a small recess beside the bed and the TV in my room was embedded in a giant wall-mounted curve that morphed into my desk.” 11
- “The room is triangular in shape finishing in a promontory window seating area giving good views of the surroundings.” 7
- “Televisions are integrated into the mirror unit, and we've included some fun extras - like being able to order a guitar, keyboard or Bluetooth speakers from room service. Our Upper Tower Suite on the 9th and 10th floors has a fantastic river view.” 8
- “A highlight of the hotel is the terrace, a reason why the hotel is popular with events - the weekend we stayed there was a wedding.” 23
- “He took me up to the suite which was no less pink than the regular rooms but was far more spacious and had a fantastic view of the river.” 11
Location9 mentions
- “In addition to music, the other main attraction of the hotel is its wonderful location on the banks of the river Spree, a few minutes' walk from the East Side Gallery tribute to the Fall of the Berlin Wall.” 18
- “I stayed at the Meliá Berlin on Friedrichstraße & The Spree. It was the perfect location & a great hotel.” 3
- “We loved the location of our hotel on our recent visit to Berlin. It was right on the river by the Friedrichstrasse bridge. This is halfway between the Reichstag building and the Museum Insel and very walkable to both on the riverside path---less than a kilometer each way.” 10
- “Fantastic hotel, staff are amazing great location really easy to get around Berlin from here.” 15
- “I stayed there back in 2011. Great location where the wall used to be.” 2
- “The hotel is very convenient to the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and trams, and is an easy walk to the major museums.” 5
- “The hotel´s location provides easy access to Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg and the local S Bahn, a mere eight minutes walk on a cold day, will whizz you into central Berlin in under 15 minutes.” 23
- “The hotel is also conveniently located, about a 10-minute walk from the U-Bahn station, which was perfect for me since I was getting around the city by public transport.” 15
- “The hotel is located on the banks of the Spree river in between two of Berlin's coolest districts; Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, and has three towers.” 26
Food16 mentions
- “Just next to the breakfast dining room on the ground floor, separated by a light white curtain, Fabrics restaurant is a blast of colors and a feast not only to the palate but also to the eyes. The color combination of pink fuchsia and minty - neon green is a winner.” 26
- “The breakfast buffet had a small selection of hot items as well as an extensive choice of high-quality cold options.” 7
- “English breakfast might have international fame, but I much prefer the Germanic and Scandinavian versions. The breakfast at NHOW Berlin is excellent.” 18
- “Luckily when I stayed we had some beautiful weather, which made dining in the restaurant for breakfast a real pleasure and there is plenty of seating outside the hotel so you can sit back, relax, have a drink and watch the boats pass by down the river whilst taking in the view.” 11
- “It is relaxing to wake up and see boats drifting along the river, the same views are offered from the spacious restaurant and bar, which is a great place to meet up with friends from the German capital.” 18
- “The menu is anything but pub food and both myself and my friend TV Presenter and fellow travel enthusiast Patrick Hoy (see his interview with TLFL here) were impressed with the menu's offerings.” 7
- “Breakfast is an expansive continental affair of hot and cold meats and German mueslis, locally baked bread and fruit.” 23
- “The rooms are not overly large but that's not a deal breaker for me, and the breakfast was excellent.” 5
- “My room was spotless, the bed was comfortable, and the breakfast buffet had an excellent selection with something for everyone.” 15
- “Innovative design in Fabrics restaurant and great bar on the river” 13
- “A bar menu, available all day at the Envy Bar, serves up classics such as local wurst or ribs, tasty when washed down with a good pilsener.” 23
- “But not only the color combo is a winner. Also the food and the masterpiece dishes that seem to follow a similar color scheme.” 26
- “I thought it was very clever how when you entered they took your coffee order so you didn't then have to waste time waiting for someone to come over.” 7
- “Anyway, Pension Peters by Savignyplatz has family rooms starting 86 EUR per night. Good breakfast, helpful host.” 5
- “We stayed at the Hampton Inn near the zoo. We were able to get around with no trouble, used the HOHO bus for transportation since we found it cheaper then the bus/trains, easier too. The breakfast was included and was varied and plentiful. Ate enough to last us till dinner everyday.” 10
- “But the breakfast arrangement was a bit odd---not the usual breakfast buffet with breads and cheeses, but a small tray brought to the table, with 2 croissants, butter and jam, and not much else.” 10
View1 mention
- “The inside is super trippy. Neon pinks and greens in the elevators. Abstract artwork. The rooms are completely pink - pink walls, pink sheets, pink lights, hot pink bathrooms. A walkway overlooking the Spree with pink neon lights all over it. Loved it.” 2
Value10 mentions
- “If you are looking for something interesting and unusual I recommend you to pay attention to the hotel Propeller Island City Lodge in Berlin. All the rooms are so different, delightful and fabulous, that it is worth going to Germany.” 10
- “While there is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi, this innovative hotel offers 24-hour room service and a hip bar and restaurant.” 13
- “We also ordered a couple of side dishes which were both amazing and worth a trip to the hotel alone, especially the tempura broccoli which was very moreish with its light as a whisper batter.” 7
- “The restaurant is white and pink again, the food is of high quality, and the prices are also of a quality restaurant.” 16
- “The price is not higher than that of the regular 4-star hotels in Berlin, and you will have a special memory about this hotel, in this already so unique city.” 16
- “As well as the Penthouse there are also the nHow suites which are only slightly smaller but substantially cheaper making them great value.” 7
- “Prices are very reasonable with superior rooms starting at around £140 and the Penthouse from around £500 a night which you could easily pay for a basic room in Mayfair.” 7
- “A nice cappuccino for my husband and tea for me, but not worth what we paid for breakfast. If we stayed there again, I would skip the extra charge for breakfast and go elsewhere.” 10
- “Despite high expectations, it managed to pleasantly surprise. The hotel's strong artistic flair never feels overwhelming, but creates a very pleasant atmosphere. Excellent value for money.” 15
- “And the price was quite reasonable and I would think within your budget.” 5
Noise3 mentions
- “That is a good point, Philip. We stayed at the Riverside City Hotel, which is across the river from the Friedrichstrasse station, so noise was not an issue.” 10
- “If the hotel has its own tune, then it would be the soundtrack to Pretty and Pink for pink is most definitely the colour at the NHOW Berlin. At times this can be a little overwhelming, but that is the nature of the hotel group, judged by my previous stay at the NHOW London.” 18
- “Taking the elevators has never been so enjoyable and fascinating. Each elevator is in a different color and when you look up, there is always an interesting painting to look at.” 26
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Noise rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 26 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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Deep coverage · 58/100We read 26 sources for this property, and pulled 110 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-28.
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- 1Nhow Berlin Berlin, Germany — book Hotel, 2026 Pricesberlin-hotels.orgReview siteDate not statedRead originalberlin-hotels.org
- 2Hotel Nhow, Berlin, Germany : r/bizarrebuildingsreddit.comForum threadDate not stated5 quotes used
“I've had the disgrace of working in the housekeeping in 2 NH hotels in the Netherlands. Actually very dirty and the work was bone crushing, bad paid and the girls are not always well treated.”
Read originalreddit.com - 3Hotels in Berlin (NH Collection vs. Marriott) - Travel Forumcommunity.ricksteves.comReview siteDate not stated5 quotes used
“I stayed at the Meliá Berlin on Friedrichstraße & The Spree. It was the perfect location & a great hotel.”
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- 5Berlin budget hotel for family - Rick Steves Travel Forumcommunity.ricksteves.comReview siteDate not stated13 quotes used
“Debbie, I stayed at the Motel One near the Hauptbahnhof for several nights on my return to Berlin, and really liked it. The hotel is extremely close to the train station (about a city block away), the rooms were nice and…”
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