Radisson RED makes its German debut with the opening of Radisson RED Berlin Kudamm, a bold lifestyle hotel located just steps from Kurfürstendamm, Berlin’s iconic shopping and cultural boulevard. Following a complete refurbishment, the hotel features 133 rooms designed in soft tones with signature red and black accents, offering everything from cosy single rooms to junior suites with sofa beds. All rooms include rain showers, USB-C ports, coffee machines, streaming TVs, and plush bathrobes in select categories. The vibe is creative and eclectic, blending velvet, wood, steel and stone in an art-led design concept. Signature Bar doubles as a co-working hub by day and a DJ-led social space by night, with garden terrace seating, hammocks, and a summer barbecue on weekends. A breakfast restaurant, 24/7 snack kiosk, and gym complete the offer. Ideally located for exploring Berlin’s galleries, nightlife, and historic landmarks, the hotel brings fresh energy to the city’s hospitality scene.

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.

Located within The ONE, a striking skyscraper in Frankfurt’s financial district, nhow Frankfurt redefines modern luxury with its finance-inspired design and cutting-edge digital art. The hotel boasts 375 rooms and suites, all adorned with oversized financial-themed murals by David Zuker, alongside amenities such as rain showers, Nespresso machines, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic city views.

The NFT Skybar, Germany’s highest rooftop bar, blends blockchain technology with a vibrant cocktail experience, offering unparalleled skyline views. Guests can unwind at the VIP Insider Lounge, indulge in a curated cocktail menu, or utilise the gym and wellness facilities, which include a sauna and high-tech massage chairs.

Featuring a robotic room service assistant, co-working spaces, and a 5 pm Sunday checkout option, nhow Frankfurt is a dynamic, art-infused hub for both business and leisure travellers.

Standing right opposite the cathedral (and the station, making it handy for rail travellers), this five-storey 19th-century townhouse is a refined setting to relax after a day’s sightseeing. Unwind in the spa, or with a drink in the cigar lounge, to the sound of live piano music. Excelsior’s Michelin-starred restaurant Taku is a draw, serving an east Asian menu, plus you can sample French fine cuisine at Hanse Stube, take tea in the Winter Garden drawing room and dine al fresco in the courtyard. The hotel’s decor weaves together antique pieces with contemporary textiles, to a sophisticated effect.

On a hillside offering impressive views across the city, this baroque castle is a truly grand setting for your stay. Several centuries old, it has period features as well as contemporary luxuries like in-suite jacuzzis. Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg boasts a two Michelin starred restaurant, Vendôme, by Chef Joachim Wissler, as well as the Mediterranean eatery Trattoria Enoteca and Restaurant Jan Wellem for your breakfast buffet. There’s also a 1,000-square-meter 4 Elements Spa, a swimming pool and a chapel (if you fancy tying the knot while you’re here). And there’s a 72-par golf club just minutes away.

Found in the town of Lyst, A-Rosa is especially handy for those arriving by ferry. Close to the beach’s dunes, it features a sheltered outdoor pool surrounded by loungers with sea views for glamorous summer days. At SPA-ROSA, six different saunas are infused with individual aromas, there’s an indoor pool and a programme of fitness activities. The Fish Club is the property’s urban maritime eatery, specialising in fruits of the adjacent sea and there’s a buffet restaurant. Sip on nutrient-packed smoothies at Vitalbar, cappuccinos in Life-Style Bar and late-night fireside cocktails in the Library.

Embracing the island’s traditional style, this Severins Resort boasts the longest continuous thatched roof in Europe. Perched right on the Wadden Sea in the town of Keitum, it’s popular with families; Severins has a kids’ club and welcomes pets, providing their own concierge, an outdoor pet shower, bowls and beds. The boutique hotel offers 10 bedroom categories, five apartment houses and two restaurants: Tipken’s and Hoog, as well as a bar, a Smoking Lounge and a Wine Cellar. A ​​2,000 m² spa comprises treatment suites, a fireside indoor pool, five themed saunas, a fitness suite and a cafe.

Book one of 60 bedrooms (all with balconies) at this oceanside, family-run residence. It has a nautical vibe; some spaces have porthole-style windows, the colour palette is evocative of sand and sea, and floors have been engineered to look like ships’ decks. Hotel Am Meer & Spa has a pool, a fitness centre, an infrared cabin, three saunas and treatments using Clarins and Ligne St Barth products. The bayside Meerbar restaurant has lovely views, as does the rooftop Blue Moon Lounge. And wherever you are in the building, you’re only ever steps from the beach, where you can recline on a hotel lounger.

Far enough from the centre to afford peace and quiet, yet near enough to walk into the town, the Grand Hotel is well set up for travellers seeking to unwind. Some of its 127 rooms and suites have balconies, all have forest or sea views, minibars and robes. Book Thai massages and Ayurvedic treatments (which use oils and herbal remedies from India), join a medically designed fasting programme, take a yoga class, swim against the current in the indoor pool, or take little ones for a dip in the children’s pool. The hotel offers dosha (Ayurvedic) and diet-friendly meals in the main restaurant to complement the wellness programmes.

Found in the district of Zeil, JW Marriott’s location is ideal for those wishing to indulge in some retail therapy, as well as being under half a mile away from historic attractions. Its design has been inspired by the concept of mindfulness, encouraging a meditative ambience. Its restaurant, Max On One, has an open show kitchen, while its Ember Bar & Lounge is the place for a quick snack or some caffeine. Serene, modern bedrooms provide floor-to-ceiling views across the city’s skyline. And there’s a Fitness First gym and pool for those wishing to take some exercise (available to those aged 14 and over).

Built at the turn of the 20th century, this lakefront property is ideal for those wishing to sail, hit the beach or play golf at the nearby Benniksgaard Club. Independently owned, it features individually designed rooms – some with balconies and water views. Dine on the terrace at sunset as you watch passing boats and tuck into French-style cuisine from chef patron Eicke Steinort (who previously worked under Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester). Guests can also feast on seven and eight-course tasting menus with Der Steinort, a culinary journey offered at its signature restaurant, The Stone Palace.

A hotel inspired by the bathing culture of the Orient, Vitalhotel Alter Meierhof is an indulgent and pampering experience. A huge heated indoor-outdoor pool provides views across to Denmark; there’s also a tepidarium, meditative sauna, aroma and steam baths, rasul and hammam ceremonies. The ambience and decor in the property are deeply elegant, with its 54 bedrooms created in a country house style. Breakfast in the gourmet brasserie, which also serves homemade patisserie in summer on the beach terrace. Grab a healthy lunch at the spa’s Vitalbar. Dine on modern French dishes at the two Michelin star Meierei Dirk Luther, or at the Spanish-themed Bodega, by night. And finish your day with a fireside nightcap in the lobby bar.