Stay & Play

Orania Hotel

by Olivia Liveng

The Orania Hotel in Berlin serves as much more than a luxury masterpiece overlooking the heart of Kreuzberg, Berlin’s cultural hub that fuses culture, art, and cuisine. It is also a musical landmark that has withstood Germany’s colorful and, at points, dark history. Orania’s story begins in 1913, with a stately presence on the buzzing Oranienplatz. As the 20th century progressed, this iconic structure has constantly been heralded as a beacon of culture with society–with captivating cabarets, stunning gastronomic dishes, and lively music.

Today this institution serves as a testament to its historical past while maintaining a prestigious level of luxury in style. Weaved through the hotel’s lobby are radiant red colors, creating a visual masterpiece even on gray Berlin days. The furnishings throughout the hotel are not only ornate but sourced from artisans globally. The piano sits with a fabulous presence by the bar, and locals and travelers alike can head to the lounge for a coffee or cocktail and enjoy Berlin-based musicians in the background.

Orania’s Rooms

The Orania boasts 41 dually spacious and luxurious rooms and suites that fuse European elegance and ornate influencers. The vast majority of rooms enjoy a view over Oranienplatz and Oranienstrasse, and the suite’s view is panoramic!

Orania’s Restaurant

Enjoying a delicious meal at Orania’s iconic restaurant is just as necessary for any Berlin travel bucket list as staying at the hotel. Surrounded by warm colors, atmospheric lighting, and high-quality materials in the middle of the Kreuzberg community, both Berliners and international food lovers do not find refuge from Berlin’s constant energy here. They also find, of course, a delicious array of gastronomic choices focusing equally on sustainability and dazzling ingredients such as parmesan ravioli and tandoori corn chicken. The restaurant’s four-course duck menu creatively utilizes many edible pieces of the duck throughout the dinner, including the duck skin carved at the table for a pancake course and a fried rice and duck meat dish swimming in egg yolk.

Neighborhood

Kreuzberg, where the Orania is located, is now among Berlin’s most multicultural and hip communities, though it was once one of West Berlin’s most poor areas. Following the demise of the Berlin Wall, it soon became a hotspot for the counterculture, and today that history is showcased in museums, galleries, hip cafes, and urban grit. A perfect blend of hipster cafés and urban grit, Kreuzberg offers many activities, whether you’re after third-wave coffee and a sumptuous Turkish meal or would like to learn more about Berlin’s history.

https://orania.berlin