Best Luxury Hotels in Germany

Wasserturm Hotel Cologne is located off the beaten track within the city of Cologne but is still conveniently located near local attractions and transport hubs. The hotel offers a selection of modern and spacious guestrooms and suites and featuring the two-storey, three-person King Duplex Suite. The hotel’s dining options include an on-site restaurant, private dining and room service options with a tempting buffet breakfast at Wintergarten. The highlight of the hotel’s gastronomic offerings has to be Bar Botanik, a 360-degree rooftop bar which provides unique panoramic views over Cologne in a unique setting. There is a spa with wellness facilities and treatments for guests to take advantage of in addition to the 24-hour fitness centre. The hotel is also pet friendly.

The Hyatt Regency Cologne is conveniently centrally located in the city and is within close proximity to the main attractions of Cologne. The hotel is comprised of 306 guestrooms and suites and features the exceptional Regency Executive Suite which boasts views over the Rhine, Cologne Cathedral and the Old Town. In addition to the luxurious relaxation spaces, there are also exclusive club-level spaces. The hotel’s dining venues include Glashaus and Sticky Fingers Restaurants serving local and international cuisine while Italian food is the specialty at Grissini Restaurant. Guests are also invited to enjoy the comfort of Legends Bar & Terrace where the wide range of beverages available is complimented by the bar menu. The hotel features the fully equipped Puls Fitness Club with a gym, swimming pool, and wellness facilities. This hotel is also pet friendly.

The Hotel Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch is conveniently located near Frankfurt Airport and the New Old Town. There are 17 accommodation types to choose from including comfortable guestrooms and spacious suites – featuring the Presidential Suite with Lake View. On-site, alfresco dining is available at EssTisch Restaurant serving regional and international cuisine while guests can also opt to order room service to enjoy exquisite cuisine from the comfort of their own stylish rooms. The Bar Lounge is the on-site bar and meeting place with a cosy feel and relaxing atmosphere. Guests are welcome to take full advantage of the tranquillity and wellness facilities provided by at the Country Club & Spa including the heated indoor and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There is a fully equipped fitness centre as well as tennis courts. There is an array of business facilities to host professional meetings. This hotel is pet friendly.

The Hotel NH Collection Frankfurt Spin Tower is a unique feature in the surrounding area thanks to its New York City-inspired building and interior décor. The hotel has been designed with modern comfort in mind and boasts 414 guestrooms and suites spread across 17 floors with the highest rooms offering panoramic views from 20 floors up. There is an on-site restaurant and Lobby Bar/Café serving regional and international dishes and light snacks throughout the day. The hotel’s fitness & wellness facilities include a fully equipped 24-hour gym and a sauna for guests to enjoy. The hotel offers and array of spacious and luminous meeting and event facilities, including event planners, ideal for hosting anything from functions to conferences. This hotel is pet friendly.

Le Méridien Frankfurt offers contemporary style within a historic building and is conveniently located by the city’s main train station. There are 223 guestrooms and suites in the Legacy Wing – featuring the spacious Skyline Suite – in addition to the 77 guestrooms and junior suites in the Palais Wing. On-site dining is available at the lively The Legacy Bar & Grill which serves up some of the finest BBQ cuisine alongside vegetarian- and vegan-friendly options. The Legacy Bar offers classic drinks and even its own L Gin created by Bar Chef Miguel. There is a fitness centre available to guests looking to stay on top of their regime and a choice of meeting spaces for more professional endeavours. This hotel is pet friendly.

Opt for the Falkenstein Grand if you’re seeking a wellness break in an area that’s steeped in history. The holistic health resort offers treatments based on nature’s bounty in its Ascara Spa, such as wraps, scrubs and massages, with in-room options available. You’ll also be able to swim in the outdoor pool, take a sauna, join a fitness class and work out in the gym. Choose from one of 112 bedrooms including singles, or an apartment that’s perfect for longer stays. Suites include penthouses with views reaching to Frankfurt. Rustic and hearty homemade dishes are served up at Landgut Falkenstein.

Interior designer Frank Kassner has created a cool, yet fun feel in this 118-bedroom hotel. Touches such as fresh green planting outside, coloured Moroccan cement tiles, printed motifs, wooden parquet floors, oak floorboards, ash wood-panelling and velvet textiles provide a sense of grounding; while the designer’s own Basquiat-inspired artwork and graffiti pieces by Patrik Wolters (aka BeNeR10 bring a funky vibe to the wall spaces. Hotel FREIgeist Göttingen Innenstadt’s Intuu restaurant offers Peruvian-Japanese fusion Nikkei cuisine Nobu style and The Herbarium Bar serves herbal libations by Drinksology. There’s also a gym and sauna onsite.

Found just off Potsdamer Platz, this hotel with views of Berlin’s landmarks is ideal for sightseers. The large ten-storey property first opened in 2005, but was relaunched by JW Marriott in 2023 with a fresh look. Its health club incorporates a spa, an indoor pool, a hot tub and treatment rooms. 505 bedrooms are designed by El Ghoneimi, with public spaces taking inspiration from the nearby Tiergarten. Chef Friedemann Heinrich is at the helm of the food and drink offer, which includes the Market Restaurant (where ingredients are supplied from the hotel’s kitchen garden), a steakhouse, The Berlin Baking Company, a Cigar Lounge, and Bar 26.

This elegant hotel has welcomed a number of high profile guests over the years including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Michael Jackson. This hotel overlooks the Brandenburg Gate and boasts a number of facilities that are fit for royalty such as the magnificent spa that covers two floors. The grand lobby is especially impressive and boasts a huge Murano chandelier as well as an iconic elephant fountain. There are 80 different suites to choose from in total and although they vary in terms of size and amenities, you can be sure that each suite will be extremely comfortable.

Set on Potsdamer Platz, this sumptuous hotel has long been popular among business travellers and lovers of luxury. Guests will find a number of stirring attractions located within easy walking distance, such as the Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Museum, while the whole plaza is surrounded by sections of the original Berlin Wall. The hotel interiors combine old European elegance with touches of modern New York City style and guests are invited to make use of the exclusive Club lounge as well as the wellness spa and a wide range of other facilities. Each of the 303 guestrooms and 40 suites are created in the same elegantly luxurious style and most come complete with enchanting views of Potsdamer Platz or Tiergarten Park.

Set in the upmarket City West district, this classic hotel combines excellent service with a very convenient location. The classic Art Deco is blended with contemporary touches and guests can be sure they will receive a warm welcome from the ever-attentive staff. The fifth floor is home to German’s only Guerlain Spa, which covers more than a thousand square metres and provides an impressive array of relaxation and beauty treatments for guests to choose from. Each of the 232 guestrooms and suites boasts huge picture windows that perfectly showcase the enchanting views of the Berlin Zoological Garden.

This elegant establishment started life in the 19th century as a prestigious bank and has managed to retain much of its original luxury and sophistication. Guests are sure to appreciate the glamorous location right on Unter den Linden’s historic Bebelplatz, which is home to the State Opera, St. Hedwig’s Cathedral and a wealth of other attractions. While each of the 145 guestrooms and 37 suites are comfortable and stylish, guests who are looking for something truly special should make sure they reserve the magnificent Renaissance Room. This huge suite once served as the meeting room for the bank’s most prominent members and boasts oak panelling complete with a hidden bookcase door. The colourful Bebel Suite is another popular option as it boasts a wraparound terrace and a library containing more than a thousand books.