Best Luxury Hotels in Germany

Found at the south end of the Bürgerpark right beside Holler Lake, this hotel (part of the Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection) enjoys a gorgeously leafy outlook. Lie back on a padded sun lounger, drink in hand, as you listen to the sounds of the impressive fountain and gaze across the lake. A grand 19th-century facade gives way to equally impressive interiors (think marble columns, huge fireplaces, chesterfield sofas and ornate cornicing). Its spa has an ice grotto, there’s an outdoor swimming pool, and a pretty terrace for alfresco breakfasts and guests can spend evenings in the La Fumadora smoking lounge.

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.

Unwinding on the rooftop terrace while sipping a cool cocktail is a popular activity among both hotel guests and residents of Berlin. There are plenty of imaginative and inspiring touches throughout the hotel that just beg to be admired such as the seventy-foot-long jade carpeted catwalk and the iconic Living Room with its huge fireplace and wing chairs. Luxury lovers who truly want to splurge should secure one of the two Penthouse Suites that can be found on the sixth floor, where they will be treated to a double-sided fireplace and a large array of beauty products in the elegant bathroom.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Transformed from a midcentury family hotel into a 52-bedroom cosmopolitan boutique property, the Mauritzhof features architecture by Kresings, with sophisticated Scandi interiors by Lambs & Lions in collaboration with Kathrin Bade. It is found in a prime location on the city’s green promenade, with a terrace extending from the restaurant. Inside, you’ll find herringbone parquet floors, glass chandeliers, earthy colours and a warm welcome. All bedrooms come with Linari bath products and balconies, but for the best view in the house, book the penthouse, with its own fireplace, steam room and a 10-meter-long floor-to-ceiling glass wall.

Stay just a little out of the city, in the standalone Germania Campus, a former brewery site, reimagined as a place to eat, drink and sleep. The Factory Hotel’s 128 56 metre square bedrooms and 16 suites are found in a new wing, providing peace and quiet away from the buzzier parts of the destination. Modern and minimalist with lots of concrete, polished steel and exposed brick walls, the warehouse architecture has been embraced. Guests can eat in the Dadi Brasserie or in the Spanish La Tapia bar, with breakfast taken in the Seaside, indoors or out.