A guest losing her privacy and dignity (Picture: Photoshot)

A newly opened hotel in Berlin realised it had a slight design problem when it was discovered people on the streets below could see guests in rather unflattering conditions.

For some reason the architect who designed the Monkey Bar restaurant in the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin (which might also be awarded the Worst Hotel Name In History award), thought the toilets should be placed next to the floor-to-ceiling windows, despite the building being only ten stories tall.

The hotel, which offers great views of the Berlin Zoo, unfortunately also offers eagle-eyed pedestrians another natural sight if they look up.

Several passers-by on the street below have been taking snaps of the hapless toilet users, which has prompted the hotel to put up notices which read: ‘Please be careful, not only the monkeys are watching.’




However, this incredibly witty sign doesn’t quite seem to convey the gravity of the situation: that restaurant patrons can be seen doing their business by strangers.

So if you’re ever staying at 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin and you feel a certain urge, maybe just wait until you’re back in your room.

Concept art for the now finished 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin (Picture: http://www.25hours-hotels.com/)