Best Urban Hotels in Germany

The Hoxton, Charlottenburg features 234 tastefully designed rooms and a series of culinary and social spaces including The Teahouse and House of Tandoor, offering a rich blend of North Indian cuisine and local culinary delights. The interior design, crafted by AIME Studios, showcases a blend of rough nouveau aesthetics, combining elements of Brutalism with the theatrical charm of Charlottenburg’s golden era, adorned with Art Deco fittings and bespoke artworks. The hotel also hosts The Apartment, a dynamic venue for events, and maintains a community focus through partnerships with local charities and cultural initiatives. This venture promises guests an immersive experience reflective of its vibrant neighbourhood, underlining The Hoxton’s commitment to being an integral part of the communities it inhabits.

LUME Boutique Hotel is a stylish retreat in Frankfurt, housed in four historic villas from the late 19th century. The hotel merges contemporary design with 1950s flair, offering a variety of rooms including standard singles, boutique junior suites, and luxurious options. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as free WiFi, air conditioning, and premium linens. Guests can indulge in a boutique breakfast and dine at Le Petit Royal, a French-inspired restaurant. The French Bento Bar offers a unique dining experience, and the hotel also features a sauna and a private gym. Conveniently located near Frankfurt’s CBD, LUME Boutique Hotel provides a blend of history and modernity for a memorable stay.

The somewhat stark contemporary exterior of this luxurious hotel is enlivened by splashes of bright and bold colour throughout. Many of Hamburg’s top attractions can be reached on foot within ten minutes or less from the SIDE, while guests can unwind after seeing the sites in the colourful and chic colourful SPA inSIDE. While each of the guest rooms is very comfortable, the best rooms can be found on the tenth and eleventh floors. These ‘flying’ suites are set with impressive limed oak floors and the views of the city are superb.  Guests will want to allow time to gather at the hotel’s sky lounge at the end of the day so that they can sit and sip a cool cocktail or two while watching the sun slowly set over the city.

Located between Hackescher Markt and Alexanderplatz you are in the heart of the cities downtown district with shops and museums galore. Designed by Fernando Amat and Jordi Tio the team responsible for Casa Camper Barcelona, the hotel is modern, bold and bright with their trademark red is used throughout. The ethos of Casa Camper Berlin is “home away form home” so breakfast comes as standard, Wi-Fi is free as are refreshments during your stay. The Tentempié Lounge on the top floor offers panoramic views across the city. Tentempié is a 24 hour buffet where at any time of day you can find a drink, hot or cold snacks, fruit, a yogurt, a sandwich or a fresh salad to eat at tables or take up to your room.

The Pullman Cologne Hotel is conveniently located close to the city’s major attractions and provides a serene sanctuary to allow guest to escape city life. The hotel boasts a selection of modern guestrooms and features the Domlick Deluxe Room with breathtaking views of Cologne Cathedral. The on-site E.L.F. Brasserie serves meat fresh from its legendary 500-degree beef grill indoors and on its seasonal terrace. There is also the option of DLIGHT breakfast buffet and the lively LAB12 bar with its vintage feel and experimental cocktails. Guests are invited to make the most of the on-site fitness and wellness facilities including a fully equipped gym, sauna and sun terrace. The hotel also offers exceptional meeting and event spaces, allowing you to host up to 1000 people in comfort & style.

Everything about this hotel is set to impress, from the huge staircase in the lobby lit with tiny golden lights and an enormous overhead chandelier to the first-rate service. The Westin Grand can be found in the heart of the historic Friedrich City district and special tours are available upon request. There are several different styles of rooms and suites to choose from and those who are seeking pure luxury and relaxation are sure to love the Spa Suite, which provides impressive city views as well as an enormous living room and a bathroom complete with a bathtub spa.

Koenigshof, a Luxury Collection Hotel is situated in a prime location on Munich’s central ‘Stachus’ Square, once the site of a manor house amidst nature, the hotel provides guests with a serene oasis that resembles a private residence. The Koenigshof introduces the sophisticated design of the international firm Nieto Sobejano to the square, offering 106 elegantly designed guestrooms and suites, including a 250-square-metre split-level Presidential Suite. This suite, featuring a private sauna and pool, is the largest hotel suite in the city and includes a stunning rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of the city and the Bavarian Alps.

The hotel boasts three unique dining destinations, each offering an authentic experience with locally inspired design and culinary delights. These include GRETA OTO Munich, a signature restaurant led by celebrated Peruvian chef Michael Cánepa, offering vibrant Latin American cuisine. The Gold lounge provides a peaceful, residential-style space for relaxation, featuring a curated selection of books and artworks that reflect Munich’s rich cultural history. The Green serves local delicacies, including the specially crafted Koenigshof tea and the extravagant “Koenigshof-Torte,” a homage to the world-famous Bavarian “Prinzregententorte,” with a design echoing the hotel’s architectural style.

Signature guest experiences at the hotel include guided tours of Munich, allowing visitors to discover the city’s Gemuetlichkeit—a sense of warmth, friendliness, and good cheer. Guests, accompanied by the concierge for insider tips, can also explore the famous Viktualienmarkt to sample traditional Bavarian products.

In the heart of the former West Berlin on Meinekestraße is the compact Henri Hotel. The area is quite upmarket bohemian and the characteristic quirkiness of Henri Hotels works perfectly here. Interior designed Marc Ludolf von Schmarsow has transformed the 19th century building into a collage of Art Nouveau meets contemporary elegance meets Wes Anderson. The charming hotel has been allowed to retain many of the building’s original quirks and details, like the parquet floors, which gives it an almost old-school atmosphere. The rooms are a lesson in sophisticated retro featuring antique furnishings alongside modern bed frames and vibrant walls. The breakfast offering at Henri Hotel Berlin is adorable – a lovely spread of breads, jams, cheeses, cold meats, plus bacon and eggs. Whilst the hotel doesn’t offer lunch or dinner, the surrounding area is full of great restaurants bars jostling for attention so this doesn’t really matter.

Located within easy walking distance of the museum quarter, this charming hotel is perhaps best known for its iconic spa. Many guests also choose this establishment because of the very generous buffet-style breakfasts, which incorporate some of the best loved dishes and foods from around the world. Nature lovers are sure to enjoy the rooms that overlook the Old Botanical Gardens, while those who insist on nothing but the best will want to make sure that they secure the Monforte Presidential Suite. Those who are travelling with their entire entourage can secure the three connecting suites so that they take over the entire floor. The Charles Hotel is also renowned for its excellent business facilities, while the large indoor swimming pool is the perfect place to unwind in style.

Design is at the heart of Hotel Zoe. This beautifully formed hotel of 88 rooms is sophisticated, contemporary and a little bit sexy. The décor of the hotel is a signature combination of rich fabrics, dark and light contrasts, earthy tones, interspersed with luxe touches of gold, marble and velvet. Lighting throughout the hotel is purposefully subdued to create an intimate, tranquil vibe and almost all the furnishings in the public areas are seductively dark in colour. Whilst the smaller rooms are definitely on the smaller side of things (with not much more room than for a bed and a small desk), they are still elegantly furnished with leather headboards and high quality furniture.  Whilst the hotel doesn’t boast its own restaurant, it does feature a sleek street-facing Gin & Tonic bar which looks classy enough for Gatsby himself.

Boasting a convenient location in the heart of the city, the Reichshof Hamburg treats guests to plenty of luxury and lavishness. Showcasing plenty of Art Deco nostalgia, the dark woods and cream furnishings are liberated by splashes of colour such as period lamps and silk throws. Guests who are seeking plenty of space will love the extra-large suites. There are also two on-site saunas for guests to pick from and a special quiet zone that has been designed for pure relaxation. Whisky lovers will be in their element in the classy Bar 1910, which also features a pool table and an extensive cocktail list, while the business areas are available to use to catch up on a little work.

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.