Best Luxury Hotels in Germany

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.

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.

Sir Savigny part of the SIR hotels family and also a Design Hotel, breaths renewed creative life into the heart of old West Berlin. The hotel is named after a fictional owner and has the feel of a private residence, thanks to the work by designer Alex Meitlis. Luxury Boutique at just 44 rooms, the hotel is also close to Kurfürstendamm a main shopping district. Relax in the book- lined study or take a little ‘me-time’ in the residences kitchen – The Butcher you won’t be disappointed.

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.

25hours Berlin is an ultramodern millennial paradise, a hit from the moment it opened in 2014. The hotel is right in the heart of the Berlin Zoo district in the Bikini Berlin which was a former 1590’s high rise, that has been completely reimagined as a culture and art quarter. Expect floor to ceiling windows in rooms, black tiled walk in showers, double sided mirrors and the occasional hammock to monkey about in (well we are near the zoo after all). Views looking out to the zoo’s elephant and ape enclosures in the Jungle rooms and Urban rooms look over the war-damaged spire of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the City West skyline. This is a seriously cool hotel that we just love.

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.

A new hotel in Berlin, the Moxy by Marriot has the millennial mindset in its DNA. Located opposite Ostbahnhof Station it is perfect for access to major transport routes out of the city. The hotels communal areas are where the heart and soul of hotel lies and have been designed to offer a relaxing atmosphere the moment you walk in through the doors, so grab a book, a drink from the bar, kick back and relax.

Arty and bohemian, this property is found in the Sartorius Quarter. A meeting place for creatives (by candlelight on Moorish-style floor couches), the former factory has been redesigned by Frank Kassner, in collaboration with Georg Rosentreter and Lina Freund. As such, industrial-chic reigns across the 123 bedrooms, with polished concrete, lattice windows, black steel and corrugated iron, offset by upcycled antiques, graffiti, burnt larch headboards, oiled oak floors, and original stone tiles from Italy. The East of Italy restaurant serves Mediterranean-meets-Levantine cuisine and the Weights & Measures bar provides beautifully presented signature beverages.

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.

Immerse in nature when you stay at this Bavarian-style property, a former equestrian centre set among the Chiemgau Alps. While its midcentury exterior is traditional, the design-forward interiors of this hotel boast brushed wood finishings, soft leather furnishings, burnished brass hardware from a local blacksmith and pieces from B&B Italia. There are three restaurants; the White Stag, the Hubertushütte and the artful two Michelin-starred es:senz by Chef Edip Sigl. Das Achental hosts one of the Leading Golf Clubs of Germany and a 2,000 square-metre wellness area with reclaimed wood, slate stone and Austrian stone pine saunas, and a classic steam bath.

Embedded into the medieval quarter of the city, this design hotel brings a blend of sleek modern lines and nods to times past. Owner Hans Georg Näder has brought his personal passions (art and travel) into the decor, with handpicked furnishings from across the globe and interiors by Anja Müller. The building’s original rustic timber beams and open fireplaces remain, creating a guest house feel, with 59 bedrooms, a restaurant, wine cellar and bar. Zum Löwen boasts one of the most inviting pools in the land with a naturalistic but dramatic lighting design. It’s part of the hotel’s spa, Bains Douches, along with a salt-lined room.