berlin is such a thriving, vibrantly creative city these days... and the lux 11 is a great little new boutique apartment-hotel right in the heart of mitte, one of the most interesting districts for checking out new german art, design and fashion. the hotel's trés modern style (very large white on white rooms with sleek/stark furnishings; avant boutique and spa attached) is very cool, and does not belie the affordable price: 115 euros per night to start, and only 135 euros for a junior suite. every room includes a kitchenette, so you can save your money for buying up lots of hot german fashion - check out this article from a berlin-focused travelblogger about some very fabulous stores to check out, like ulf haines (a new concept store), departmentstore quartier 206, cash (a designer resale shop), belleville, and best shop; and right in the mitte - talking means trouble, melange, lrrh (which incorporates art installations among the high fashion), and the corner. the blog also has some great insight on places to go after dark and where to go to get some culture, although it seems like there's no avoiding the presence of the über-hip art and design community there right now. not a place to go to relax...
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