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A windowless hotel hidden behind billboards and only accessible by a stepladder has become the latest addition to Berlin's hotel industry. The Single Room Hotel is located on what used to be the "death strip" along the former Berlin Wall.

The single room hotel is an independent space of 32 sq. m located on a large undefined area right in the city centre of Berlin. This habitable module is set up according to the standards of a 2-star hotel room. It offers a modestly lavish and cozy interior including electricity, heat, and hot water with electricity and running water.

Hidden in its urban setting, this hotel’s specific nature is in its creation and production process. The publicity signage - the activating element of involvement - allows the artist to create camouflage strategies applied to the habitat, while developing the economic potential necessary for supporting the project. The visitor, by renting and occupying this room for one or more nights, activates the work while fully enjoying the facilities of this hotel. More at www.etienneboulanger.com/singleroomhotel/

A visitor inspects the newly opened The Single Room Hotel, an affordable 2-star hotel made by French artist, Etienne Boulanger in centre of Berlin November 25, 2007. The single room hotel, within four walls of billboards and public advertising, is an independent space of 32 square metres, located on a large area in the city centre of Berlin. The hotel room costs 20 Euros (29 U.S. $) per night and offers a modestly lavish and cozy interior including electricity, heat, and hot water with electricity and running water. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (GERMANY)

A man pushes his bicycle beside the newly opened The Single Room Hotel, an affordable 2-star hotel made by French artist Etienne Boulanger in the centre of Berlin November 25, 2007. The single room hotel, within four walls of billboards and public advertising, is an independent space of 32 square metres, located on a large area in the city centre of Berlin. The hotel room costs 20 Euros (29 U.S. $) per night and offers a modestly lavish and cozy interior including electricity, heat, and hot water with electricity and running water. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (GERMANY)

A general view shows the newly opened The Single Room Hotel, an affordable 2-star hotel made by French artist Etienne Boulanger in the centre of Berlin November 25, 2007. The single room hotel, within four walls of billboards and public advertising, is an independent space of 32 square metres, located on a large area in the city centre of Berlin. The hotel room costs 20 Euros (29 U.S. $) per night and offers a modestly lavish and cozy interior including electricity, heat, and hot water with electricity and running water. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (GERMANY)