Berlin combines history, culture, modern design and entertainment; the streets and squares telling the tale of its unique, turbulent history. The city has over 170 museums, packed with art treasures from around the world and fascinating historical exhibitions that span the centuries. New creative centres arise continuously and many international designers are inspired by the dynamic and pluralistic lifestyle of the capital. Berlin is entertainment, with countless restaurants, nightclubs, musicals and vaudevilles, as well as the Friedrichstadtpalast, Europe’s largest show theatre with its legendary high-step line of girls and breathtaking stage shows.
Ride of your life
As Berlin grows in the international market its MICE centres improve to match. One outstanding venue is the Radisson Blu, a contemporary hotel in the historic city centre between Alexanderplatz and Museum Island, with unique meeting and event facilities and stunning views of the capital.
A definite highlight for every event is the AquaDom, situated in the hotel’s lobby: the world’s largest cylindrical aquarium, containing one million litres of seawater. The two-storey glass elevator inside the aquarium can be booked as incentive to entertain delegates and guests. This breathtaking underwater spectacle gives delegates plenty of time to get up close to hundreds of exotic fish, as they ride up the 25m to the DomLounge.
The DomLounge is a unique event location on the top floor of the hotel with breathtaking views of the city, including the TV tower, red town hall, Nikolai district and Berlin Cathedral. Split over two levels, the venue offers function space of 1,400sq m, five function rooms and four foyers.
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In addition to this top venue, the Radisson Blu Hotel features more meeting and event facilities on the ground floor, covering a space of 1,340sq m. A five metre high foyer flooded with natural daylight forms the centre of this meeting section. This 530sq m space is graced with a futuristic glass roof, letting the outside in and invigorating delegates and guests with a burst of natural light. High-quality wood and fresh tones provide a pleasant atmosphere for the 10 air-conditioned meeting rooms.
405 guest rooms and 22 suites combine cutting edge comfort with timeless elegance and free wireless high-speed internet access.
The all-day restaurant HEat surprises its guests with a show kitchen and a large terrace. HEat is a modern restaurant, where diners can enjoy sumptuous international cuisine. A lively gathering place is the Atrium Lobby Lounge & Bar, beneath the AquaDom. For fitness and relaxation the hotel provides a swimming pool with counter current system, two saunas, a steam bath, solarium, 24-hour fitness room and massage and beauty treatments.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany; tel: +49 (0)30 23828-0; info.berlin@radissonblu.com; www.radissonblu.com/hotel-berlin
