Listen, it wouldn't be the greatest hotel to wake up in with a hangover, writes Brian Byrne, but you have to give the Nhow Hotel in Berlin full marks for working off a bright palette.
The predominant colour is pink, the design theme full of curved large shapes. There are zests of lime yellow and bright blue and some seriously oddball graphics to pummel any booze-delicated optical nerve endings. Overall, it's like living inside one of those very dangerous-looking fancy cocktails beloved of some promotional event organisers.
But the staff are friendly and very helpful, and the food excellent. The WiFi is a little slow, and you have to pay for it, and the minimum bike rental costs €13 for six hours. It isn't within walking distance of the city centre, so the bike rental is recommended if weather permits.
And if you decide you want to stay in your room but have neglected to bring your guitar for company, they promise they will deliver the loan of a Gibson if you ask.
Pink might seem a bit much. But it could be worse—I believe there’s one in Milan where the keynote colour is ... orange!
