The hotel is located centrally and is the ideal starting point for arts, culture, shopping tours and entertainment. Many restaurants, great shopping at the famous Hackescher Markt, and the Museum Island can be reached easily. Links to the public transport are within around 200 m and the central railway station is roughly 2.2 km away. Berlin Tegel Airport is situated approximately 10 km from the hotel and Berlin Schönefeld Airport is some 21 km away.

Warm colours and sharp design combine harmoniously in this hotel. The ambience is a feast for the senses expressing cultivated individualism which is displayed through the velvet features. Comprising a total of 85 guest rooms, the air-conditioned property welcomes guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service. Facilities on offer to guests include a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities and lift access.

The unique arrangement in the standard rooms and suites offers a whole new living experience. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls create an open atmosphere which is emphasised by integrating the bathroom into the room. Each room comes with individually regulated air conditioning and heating, a minibar and a laptop-size safe. Furthermore, guests can enjoy the latest technology with a DVD/CD player, flat screen TV with satellite/cable channels, radio and free high-speed Internet access. The en suite bathrooms are fitted with a shower, bath and a hairdryer. Rooms with double or king-size beds are available. The suites, located on the upper floors, have a fantastic view over the city.

The hotel offers the 'Velvet To Go' packed breakfast for guests to take with them, which includes a bagel with a range of toppings which change every day, fresh fruit, and a muesli bar or a smoothie (depending on availability). Guests also have the possibility of taking coffee, tea, juice and/or water with them.