Berlin Hotel Guide
Berlin is one of Europe's exciting city break destinations, with a vibrant hotel scene to match.
Platinum Card Members have access to over 1,600 properties worldwide with Fine Hotels + Resorts and enjoy a suite of elevated benefits including US$100 Credit1 to use on eligible charges, guaranteed 4pm check-out, room upgrade2, when available, complimentary in-room Wi-Fi and daily breakfast for two people.
When staying two nights or more at The Hotel Collection properties, eligible Card Members receive a US$100 credit towards eligible charges1, a room upgrade upon arrival2, 12pm check-in and late check- out, all when available.
1Credit use varies by property
2Certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade
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Waldorf Astoria Berlin
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of luxury at the iconic Waldorf Astoria Berlin. The distinctive 390-foot-high tower, affectionately known as the "Zoofenster" or Zoo Window is located at the heart of Berlins City West, near the Berlin Zoo, the famous Kurfürsten Damm, and KaDeWe Luxury Shopping Centre. It has become a local landmark, earning critical acclaim for both its interior and amenities. A blend of traditional Art Deco elements and modern style infuses the design with outstanding elegance, combined with the best views over Berlin's bursting metropolis. This sophistication extends from the moody chic of Lang Bar, where you can unwind with film-inspired cocktails, to the serene tranquility of the Waldorf Astoria Spa on the fifth floor. The 1,000 sqm Spa is a unique space, continuously awarded as “Germany's best Hotel Spa”. It awaits guests with a cloud-shaped pool, sauna, and an outdoor terrace. Culinary delights await at the ROCA Restaurant with classic Mediterranean dishes or during afternoon tea with a view of The Library on the 15th Floor. Alternatively, you can explore the city comfortably from your own suite. The top-floor suites, including the 31st-floor Presidential Suite and the slightly lower Tower Suites, boast some of the best panoramic views of Berlin.
Hardenbergstraße 28, 10623
The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin transformed into an homage to the 1920s golden age of German cinema and cabaret. Walk into the lobby and you’re greeted by acres of marble, a grand, curving staircase and starburst chandeliers. The same retro-style glamour carries through to entire lobby area and The Curtain Club bar, with its Roaring Twenties-inspired creations. It continues in the sleekly designed bedrooms, which seamlessly blend Art Deco influences with 21st-century technology. In-house gastronomic treats include reinterpreted German classics in the restaurant POTS, high quality teas in the elegant ambiance of The Lounge and fine Japanese cuisine in the hosted partner restaurant ISHI by Henssler. The spectacular pool and wellness area offers a sense of relaxation to enhance the feeling of well-being. If you want to explore further afield, you’ll find excellent shopping, museums, nightlife and key attractions all within easy walking distance. Plus, just across the road, spot fragments of the original Berlin Wall that help tell the fascinating story of this historic part of town.
Potsdamer Platz 3, 10785
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Hotel de Rome
Set inside a 19th-century former bank headquarters on historic Bebelplatz. Hotel de Rome interiors are decidedly swanky. Step into the stunning stone entryway with large magenta urns from Atelier Prométhée and Olivia Steele's neon birdcage - and you're immediately filled with a sense of glamour. Bedrooms are spacious and well-appointed, with a refined neutral colour palette, plush robes and slippers and mosaic-tiled bathrooms. For those travelling with family, the hotel will happily provide all kinds of age-appropriate goodies from motion mobiles, rubber ducks and play mats for babies to magazines, movies and games for teenagers. Downstairs, Chiaro restaurant has a lovely open courtyard and an intriguing Italian Style menu. And hidden within the former bank vaults find a stunning spa, complete with pool, gym, sauna, steam room and a range of body and beauty treatments. Come in summer and there’s an added attraction: you can enjoy great views over the Berlin skyline as you sip champagne on the seasonal rooftop terrace
Behrenstraße 37, 10117
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SO/Berlin Das Stue
Compared to many of the city centre’s hotels, SO/Berlin Das Stue feels a little off the beaten track, tucked away in the diplomatic district on the south-western edge of the Tiergarten. It’s ideal if you’re looking for leafy, peaceful surroundings – but don’t go thinking it’s a sleepy backwater. On the contrary, this is one very trendy bolthole and a firm favourite with the fashion, art and design crowd. It’s also a design lover’s dream, as star Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola masterminded the interiors while Viktor & Rolf created the hotel logo and staff uniforms. There are contemporary artworks dotted throughout the hotel and mini libraries of artistic coffee-table books on the staircase landings. Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs in the bedrooms are a design nod to the fact that this building once housed the Danish embassy, and the next-door zoo gets referenced too, in the form of handcrafted leather animal footstools from Omersa & Co. The Spa by Susanne Kaufmann includes a gym, sauna, pool and massage rooms and The Casual restaurant serves up inventive Mediterranean cuisine in a laidback atmosphere. The unexpected bonus of staying here?
Drakestrasse 1, 10787
Hilton Berlin
The Hilton Berlin has a conveniently central location in the heart of the Mitte district, on the edge of the historic Gendarmenmarkt, one of Berlin’s most handsome squares. That makes it a great spot for shoppers, with the upscale shops and cafes of Friedrichstrasse just one block to the west, and the huge Rausch chocolate store practically next door. The square itself also plays host to a charming Christmas market every year, bursting with wooden cabins selling traditional handicrafts and seasonal foods. Another feather in the hotel’s cap is its wellness facilities, with a swimming pool and fitness centre. Treat yourself in the spa, an ideal opportunity to spend the US$100 Credit on qualifying resort activities eligible Card Members receive when booking two nights or more from The Hotel Collection. Décor-wise, the look is classic-contemporary: rooms are done out in neutral shades and come with well-stocked minibars, smart, white-tiled bathrooms and work desks with ergonomic chairs. Book an Executive Room and you also get access to the snacks and drinks of the Executive Lounge. On the first floor, the Beletage restaurant lays on a generous breakfast spread with good views of the Deutsche Dom, while down in the lobby, Listo serves contemporary dishes, with a focus on fresh produce sourced within a 100km radius.
Mohrenstrasse 30, 10117
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Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin
Hotel Adlon Kemoinski Berlin boasts a fantastic location (right by the Brandenburg Gate and just a short stroll from the Reichstag) and a faultlessly charming and efficient service. Facilities include a fitness centre, heated indoor pool and luxurious spa (complete with extremely chic private suites), plus a business centre open round the clock. Romantic possibilities include an intimate dinner in the two-Michelin-starred Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer (finest of the three in-house restaurants). Or for cocktails and people-watching, take in the gorgeous lobby lounge, with its elephant fountain, soft lighting and glass dome ceiling. Bedrooms exude old-school elegance, with plush furniture and polished hardwoods; book one of the top suites, as the many visiting celebrities, royals and politicians do, and you get a grand view of the Gate, along with extra frills such as four-poster beds, whirlpool baths and 24-hour butler service. It’s everything you ask of a grande dame hotel but it’s one that moves with the times, too - recently introduced initiatives include a vegan version of afternoon tea and Adlon Fit rooms, each with its own fitness area and Technogym bike.
Unter den Linden 77, 10117
Grand Hyatt Berlin
This contemporary Berlin classic sits just off Potsdamer Platz, with the Sony Center, Tiergarten park, The Playce, Mall of Berlin and Philharmonic Concert Hall all on the doorstep - a location that works equally well for both leisure and business travellers. The interiors, too, have a broad appeal and an arty, modern feel. You'll be welcomed by the spacious lobby, dotted with large artworks and sculptures by international artists. Moving upstairs, find upbeat, generously sized rooms with classic fashion and architecture photos on the walls, Balmain toiletries in the marble and cherry wood bathrooms, and hip decor courtesy of New York's Tony Chi and Swiss designer Hannes Wettstein. Book one of the top two suites, Daimler and Maybach, and you get pianos and steam saunas thrown in as well. Generous facilities include a couple of restaurants (try Vox for innovative, Asian-inspired cuisine and authentic sushi ‚or Tizian for international and local classics), a bar with an impressive collection of fine whiskies and a stunning rooftop spa, gym and pool.
Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 2, 10785
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The Hotel Collection (THC): The Hotel Collection (THC) benefits are available for new bookings of two consecutive nights or more, with participating properties, made through Platinum Travel Service, Centurion Travel Service or American Express Travel Online (americanexpress.com.au/travel or americanexpress.com.au/thc; Online bookings currently only available to Primary Card Members. Bookings are valid only for eligible Card Members of the following American Express Cards: American Express® Rewards Advantage Card, American Express® Explorer Credit Card, American Express® Platinum Reserve Credit Card, American Express® Gold Card, American Express® Gold Business Card, American Express® Business Gold Plus Card, American Express® Platinum Card, American Express® Platinum Business Card and American Express® Centurion Card. Excludes Gold Credit Card Members who are not also Australian Rewards Advantage, Gold or Platinum Charge Card Members. Bookings must be made using an eligible Card and must be paid using that Card, or another American Express® Card, in the eligible Card Member's name, and that Card Member must be travelling on the itinerary booked to be eligible for benefits described. Noon check-in, late check-out and the room upgrade are subject to availability; certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade. The type of US$100 credit and additional amenity (if applicable) varies by property; the US$100 credit will be applied to eligible charges up to US$100. To receive the US$100 credit, the eligible spend must be charged to your hotel room. The US$100 credit will be applied at check-out. Advance reservations are recommended for certain credits. Benefit restrictions vary by property. Benefits are applied per room, per stay (with a three-room limit per stay). Back-to-back stays booked by a single Card Member, Card Members staying in the same room or Card Members traveling in the same party within a 24-hour period at the same property are considered one stay and are ineligible for additional THC benefits (“Prohibited Action”). American Express and the Property reserve the right to modify or revoke the THC benefits at any time without notice if we or they determine, in our or their sole discretion, that you have engaged in a Prohibited Action, or have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with your THC benefits. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash and are not combinable with other offers unless indicated. Benefits must be used during the stay booked. Any credits applicable are applied at check-out in US Dollars or the local currency equivalent. Benefits, participating properties, and availability and amenities at those properties are subject to change. To be eligible for THC program benefits, your eligible Card Account must not be cancelled. For additional information, call the number on the back of your Card.
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