The Catalonia Berlin Mitte hotel owes its name to its central location in the city. Opened in February 2014 and located in a building dating from 1911 with an austere facade, typical garage entry leading into a quiet courtyard, it had once housed several offices, jewlery store and even STASI (berlins eastern police during the berlin wall period) members. It is just 10-15 minutes' walk from Museum Island and 15-20 minutes' walk to Alexanderplatz and historical Nikoleiviertel; Berlin's entertainment area full of typical restaurants. The hotel is located just in front of the Heinrich Heine Metro Station (U8, two stops to Alexanderplatz) and close to the upcoming hipster district of Kreuzberg. It is also close to the Jannowitzbrucke railway station to (S5, U8), with direct connection to the Messe Berlin/ICC (fairgrounds) and to the BCC - Berlin Congress Center at Alexanderplatz it takes only 1,2 km or 1 S-Bahn stop. Decorated by Barcelona based Interiorists "Denis von Arend" walls, ceilings and other building elements take an unusual prominence exposing the historical memory of the building that will captivate the customer. The hotel has a unique lifestyle charm recreating the essence of Berlin with its industrial style, raw walls and graffitis in each floor created by well known berliner artists. All this is backed by an excellent service, functionality and comfort guaranteed by the Catalonia H&R Stamp, that will provide our Guests an unforgettable experience. The hotel has 131 spacious and bright rooms (42 of them superior rooms with extra amenities) with Smart flat screen TV's, minibar and safe. It also has two meeting rooms, an upgrade breakfast buffet, lobby with internet corner and working tables, cocktail bar, the Kunstwerk Restaurant in the evenings, exterior terrace at the courtyard and free Wi-Fi throughout the whole hotel.