Best Design Hotels in Germany

Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin is a luxury lifestyle hotel in the heart of Berlin’s Mitte district, offering 427 elegantly designed rooms and suites, including the spacious Nikolai Suite and Collection Premium Rooms with stunning views of Berlin Cathedral. The hotel’s striking centrepiece is the “Living Tree”, a 24-metre-high vertical garden in the lobby, enhancing air quality and creating a serene ambience. Guests can enjoy modern Greek cuisine at San Éna, relax with cocktails at the Atrium Bar, or unwind in the spa and wellness area, which includes an indoor pool, Finnish sauna, and 24/7 fitness centre. With 2,750 square metres of event space, including the panoramic DomLounge, the hotel is an exceptional venue for meetings and special occasions. Its prime location provides easy access to Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, and Berlin’s cultural and shopping districts, making it an ideal base for both business and leisure travellers.

Set on Potsdamer Platz, this elegant hotel boasts the distinction of being the first ever Grand Hyatt to have been established in Europe. Guests will find all the sophisticated touches they would expect from this legendary hotel brand, including a club room set with a roaring fireplace and grand piano. The rooftop spa and pool provide guests with the opportunity to unwind in style while soaking up stunning city views, while the largest suites here come complete with their very own marble spa tub as well as a wide range of other modern amenities.

Steeped in history, Telegraphenamt is housed in Berlin’s former Telegraph office, which was considered Germany’s most sophisticated postal building. Its basement contained one of the largest pneumatic mail tube systems in Europe – revolutionising the way to deliver mail at the time. Spearheaded by renowned Berlin proprietor Roland Mary, the historically listed building was lovingly restored and modernised, reopening as Telegraphenamt in late 2022 to enrich the neighbourhoods around Hackesche Höfe, Auguststrasse and Torstrasse with its diverse offerings of culture, venue uses, and gastronomy.

The meticulously restored historic building boasts 97 charming rooms and maisonettes, ranging from 21 and 140 square meters, serving as retreats in the metropolis. Inspired by the Berlin of the 1920s, the building’s history and the current lifestyle of the city, the original building elements such as the columns, capped ceilings in the rooms and the exposed brick walls have been integrated into the modern interior design. Rooms facing Monbijoupark afford views of the TV Tower, the Berlin Cathedral, and the red City Hall. The seven maisonettes, with 14-feet high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, offer an exceptional living space.

Telegraphenamt is also home to the destination restaurant ROOT. With a versatile offering, the ROOT menu has influences from across the globe, but with most of the ingredients being sourced locally. Behind the concept is the team of Roland Mary, who operates several restaurants in Berlin including the iconic Borchardt – a celebrity favourite, with past guests including George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Madonna, and Barack Obama. Guests can also enjoy bespoke cocktails at ROOT bar: where chic ambience meets eclectic cocktail art, and the hotel’s meeting and event spaces that have played backdrop to Berlin Fashion Week parties.

Das Stue offers the perfect mix of luxury and sophistication. Period charm sits in harmony with modern interiors. The building was originally constructed in 1938 and once housed the Danish Embassy, the grand lobby with its restored staircase glides up to the hotels lounge, bar and restaurant. The 78 rooms are split between the original building and annex and are ultramodern with hardwood floors and glorious attention to detail – if you stay ask for a room with a freestanding bathtub, this really is the hotel to be at in the city.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.