Berlin, GermanyFriedrichshain
Sly Berlin
Industrial glasshouse compound
Friedrichshain Berlin, Germany
Opened
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
Industrial glasshouse compound
The property links restored factory buildings around a towering central glasshouse, bringing an airy, communal rhythm to industrial Friedrichshain.
What it’s good at
Notable
Four historic factory buildings and modern wings connect around a central glass greenhouse.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The 150 rooms are as stylish as you’d expect, and perhaps warmer and more richly figured; parquet floors and classic design pieces share space with Marshall bluetooth speakers.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Volkspark Friedrichshain is a short stroll away, and trams outside run straight toward the flea market at Boxhagener Platz.
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The rooms
Herringbone oak floors run underfoot, and bathrooms are finished in dark Italian serpentine stone.
The rooftop sauna
Tiered timber benches by KLAFS line the Finnish sauna, looking through floor-to-ceiling glass across the city rooftops.
Rooftop lounge and gym
Chaise lounges sit under arched steel beams in the rooftop relaxation lounge. Downstairs, the gym stays open around the clock.
sly Restaurant
Dining tables sit under soaring glass gables and tropical greenery, beside an open kitchen tiled in red ceramics.
sly Bar & Lounge
Deep leather sofas flank the illuminated red-tiled counter, where bartenders mix classic cocktails and pour regional craft beers.
How it began
Architect Giorgio Gullotta unified three historic factory workshops and a residential townhouse across three traditional Berlin courtyards.
Berlin
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.