Berlin

This 1907 limestone block is located next to the Brandenburg Gate and near major embassies and the Reichstag. — Condé Nast Traveler

A five-minute walk from the Reichstag, this hotel is the reincarnation of the original Adlon, Weimar Germany's most famous rendezvous, which burned down in 1945. Situated adjacent to the... — Star Service

Sitting in the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate, the Hotel Adlon Kempinski is one of Berlin’s most historic and luxurious hotels. — Travel + Leisure

Situated in the capital, this imposing grand hotel, which has hosted a list of crowned heads far too long to cite here, is synonymous with glitz and glamour. — Michelin Guide

This deluxe hotel located near the Brandenburg Gate opened in 1997 and continues the traditions of its illustrious predecessor, which was bombed during World War II. — DK Eyewitness

Chic hotel within a limestone structure that was formerly the Royal Danish Embassy, tucked away on a quiet lane on the western edge of Berlin's Tiergarten. — Andrew Harper

History meets contemporary style in the heart of Berlin... still retains governmental grandeur... now mixed with warming touches like cozy nooks designed by Patricia Uriquola. — Fodor's

Das Stue’s enviable location, in the quietly upscale embassy quarter on the edge of the sprawling Tiergarten Park, is only part of its appeal. — Afar Magazine

Enter the stately former Danish embassy tucked next to the Berlin Zoo, and the first thing you'll see is the gaping mouth of a crocodile head in front of a grand, museum-like staircase. — Frommer's

Hugging the Tiergarten park, Das Stue is as warm and welcoming as its name (Danish for 'living room') suggests. — Lonely Planet

Discreet service and a subdued but boutiquey atmosphere make the Hotel de Rome a major draw for the Hollywood jet set. — Fodor's

In the heart of Berlin’s fashionable Mitte district, the 146-room Hotel de Rome gives the reigning Hotel Adlon and The Regent some serious competition. — Condé Nast Traveler

Relative newcomer Hotel de Rome undeniably raised the luxury bar in Berlin by accentuating its historic address and imposing architecture with contemporary glamour. — BlackBook

To feed your luxury cravings, set up shop in this 19th-century bank on historic Bebelplatz for a delightful alchemy of historic and contemporary flair. — Lonely Planet

A luxury hotel on the Bebelplatz in the impressive framework of a building dating from 1889. — Michelin Guide

This outstanding hotel overlooks Potsdamer Platz from a privileged front-row plot. It opened in January 2004 to much fanfare. As a deluxe property, it strives to provide Berlin with its... — Star Service

One of Berlin's most glamorous and prestigious hotels... The hotel is full of grace notes. — Frommer's

The ultra-luxurious Ritz-Carlton Berlin’s modern façade is reminscent of the Rockefeller Centre. — DK Eyewitness

One of the most exclusive hotel addresses in Germany. — Michelin Guide

It's all laid on a little thick for some tastes, feeling like a slightly empty, nouveau-riche idea of prewar glory, but it certainly makes an impression. — Concierge

Minimalist architectural gem with culinary superstars and a sky-high spa in the city center. — Jetsetter

This trapezoidal-shaped hotel on the Potsdamer Platz boasts modern, minimalist guestrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology. — Michelin Guide

The best place to take in all the architectural wonders of Potsdamer Platz—and to decide whether or not you like it—is the Grand Hyatt's top-floor fitness center and spa. — Concierge

A series of refurbishments has kept the interior style thoroughly up to date, and in-house amenities span three restaurants, and a rooftop spa and pool. — The Telegraph

This modern sandstone hotel in a mixed-use development, designed by José Rafael Moneo, is in an "amazing location" just steps away from the Potsdamer Platz U-Bahn station. — Condé Nast Traveler

"The views of the square and a beautiful church were amazing." — Condé Nast Traveler

Five star style befitting modern nobility next to Berlin's most beautiful square, outfitted in palatial décor of marbleized Venetian grandeur. — BlackBook

From the marble-clad entrance to the royally furnished rooms, this classy and classic hotel oozes five-star luxury from every pore. — The Telegraph

Two blocks south of Unter den Linden, this impeccable leader competes with the Adlon and Kempinski as the most luxurious traditional hotel in the city center. — Star Service

The guests here expect first class service and they are not disappointed. — Michelin Guide

This apartment hotel, in a great spot in Potsdamer Platz, has suites of 35– 100 sq m (375–1,100 sq ft) with kitchen, stereo, fitness area, sauna, daily papers and anything else you could possibly wish for. — DK Eyewitness

Style-minded business travelers sentenced to central stays in Berlin's heart of darkness can't do better than this ultra-chic boutique hotel. — BlackBook

One of the most posh and elegant hotels in the pivotal Potsdamer Platz neighborhood... One of this hotel's most charming features is its fifth-floor restaurant, FACIL. — Frommer's

A five-star design hotel directly across from the Sony Center at Potsdamer Platz, the Mandala Hotel offers spacious, modern accommodations with luxury suites that include kitchen facilities. — Travel + Leisure

This graceful five-star offers exclusive apartment-style suites, an innovative top-floor spa and Michelin-starred dining right on Potsdamer Platz — The Telegraph

The style is eclectic flea market, fitting with its location in an old factory space, and the vibe is casual and fun. — Fodor's

Berlin’s Michelberger Hotel’s newest suite, Room 304, is an explorative and transformative space built to resemble a temporary house, and features the same layout and components of a modern residence. — Wallpaper

The Michelberger Hotel is a trendy, budget-friendly option set in a former warehouse in the Friedrichshain neighborhood. — Oyster

Unlike a lot of self-consciously funky hotels around the world, the Michelberger is genuinely cool. — Travel + Leisure

We can’t decide which catchy phrase best captures Hotel Michelberger’s edgy and original vibe. — EuroCheapo

Located directly on one of Berlin's main arteries, the ever-gentrifying, tragically hip Rosenthaler Platz. — BlackBook

Fantastic and stylish budget-hotel run by the Circus Hostel over the road. — Rough Guide

This 64-room eco-friendly hotel offers highly comfortable rooms, a welcoming design aesthetic and lively public areas, including a good restaurant and bar. — The Telegraph

This is the greenest hotel and the hippest, attracting a youth-oriented clientele intent on saving the planet. — Frommer's

The Circus Hotel combines this bustling location with a style and service that gently impress rather than being in-your-face. — Afar Magazine

In the beautiful, verdant setting of residential Grunewald, the small but palatial hotel is full of classic style and lavish decor. — Fodor's

Escape the grittiness of Berlin in grand country house style in a peaceful and upmarket residential area where driveways are filled with Porsches. — Rough Guide

Designed down to the dust ruffles by Karl Lagerfeld, this restored 1914 villa on the edge of Grunewald is a luxury that mere mortals can only dream of. — Time Out

One of the most historic and plushest hotels in Berlin... For anyone who can afford it and prefers a stay in the city's verdant suburbs, the experience can be elegant, historic, and charming. — Frommer's

Stroll along the tree-lined streets in Berlin’s tranquil, residential Grunewald district and you could easily miss Patrick Hellmann Schlosshotel — Forbes Travel Guide

The airy lobby, with its soft leather chairs, is ideal for browsing the papers, and the rooms, overlooking the Zoo and western edges of the new diplomatic quarter, are large and tastefully decorated. — Time Out

InterContinental Berlin has a central location, great for visitors interested in historical monuments, museums, shopping or the Groߟer Tiergarten, the largest urban park in in the city. — Gayot

Luxury hotel in Tiergarten, nicely situated with great views over the central park, this hotel is popular with business travellers. — DK Eyewitness

From the heavily trafficked street, the huge "InterConti," the epitome of old West Berlin, evokes the Louvre with its glass pyramid entrance. — Fodor's

“A listed architectural landmark known to Berliners as the ‘checkerboard’ because of its black-and-white facade.” — National Geographic

This in-crowd darling packs plenty of design cachet into its eclectic-mod rooms. — Lonely Planet

It's not just a hotel, you see: It's also a private club, and the restricted membership list has caused quite a stir in traditionally laid-back Berlin. — Concierge

Bauhaus beauty turned cutting-edge members club with industrial-chic rooms, a spa and a year-round rooftop pool. — Jetsetter

Soho House Berlin is a stylish Berlin hotel offering decadent interiors, excellent dining and a rooftop pool, close to Alexanderplatz and Mitte. — The Telegraph

Sited atop the private members club-cum-hotel's Bauhaus building in Berlin are four new loft apartments where guests can settle in for weeks or even months at a time. — Wallpaper

The city's most historic buildings, just south of Unter den Linden, surround this hotel. However, the structure was built in 1987, before the Berlin Wall fell. Constructed to look old,... — Star Service

Now under management by the Westin group and devoid of its original sense of stiffness, it's one of Berlin's finest hotels. — Frommer's

This large hotel in a renovated East German building has a great location at the corner of Friedrichstrasse and Unter den Linden. — Fodor's

Luxury accommodation in an historic spot, at the corner of Friedrichstraße and Unter den Linden, offering large, elegant rooms and US-style service. — DK Eyewitness

Despite its East German prefabricated exterior, the Westin Grand is pure five-star international posh. T. — Time Out

This boutique hotel offers a convenient location in the heart of Mitte, with spacious rooms and plenty of perks. — Fodor's

Second hotel of famed Catalonian shoemaker with raw interior décor for trend-conscious minimalists. — BlackBook

Design-forward sleep with a buzzy restaurant and gratis bikes for exploring Berlin’s edgy Mitte neighborhood. — Jetsetter

Book the light-filled Camper Suite, with views of the historic Mitte district and fiery Spanish-red walls softened by wood accents. — Travel + Leisure

Run by the famous Spanish shoe brand, Casa Camper is a stylish boutique hotel neatly situated in the middle of Mitte’s hip fashion and culture district. — Afar Magazine

What began in 2008 as an “art lab” in a palatial (but condemned) 1825-vintage residential building has evolved into a livable museum-cum-hotel near Berlin’s government district. — Travel + Leisure

At this 'gallery with rooms' each unit is designed by different artists who receive royalties whenever it’s rented. — Lonely Planet

Each room here is an eccentric, and impressive, work of art: one comes with bananas all over the walls and hot-pink velvet bedding, while another is Alice in Wonderland-themed. — Rough Guide

Visitors have dubbed the Arte Luise Kunsthotel as 'a gallery where you can spend the night.'. — Gayot

Reasonably priced for its central location in the heart of Berlin... accommodations are relatively basic. — Oyster

If you like edgy design combined with the amenities of a big-city property, the Concorde should fit the bill. — Lonely Planet

Contemporary high-rise hotel off Berlin’s luxury shopping drag, with spacious rooms and French flair. — Jetsetter

Designed by Berlin architect Jan Kleihues, this new French-owned five-star is grandly proportioned with a refreshingly minimalist and contemporary approach. — Time Out

Since February 2014 this hotel has been operating under the aegis of Accor’s Sofitel brand.changing hands from one French entity to the next – this was formerly the Hotel Concorde... — Star Service

The famous Berlin architect, Jan Kleihues, went for understated elegance in the hotel design, which features minimalist interiors in warm colors and modern art on the walls. — Frommer's

Located in a chic neighborhood,Kempinski Hotel Bristol is an upscale hotel in an excellent location for shopping and dining. — Oyster

One of Berlin’s most famous hotels, the Kempinski was redecorated in the 1990s and has a classic interior. — DK Eyewitness

Semicircular property with 301 rooms (some classic and outfitted with English and Continental antiques, others modern) and a leafy inner courtyard.  — Travel + Leisure

Berlin's most famous hotel, and the well-aged mother of all Kempinskis, was first a celebrated restaurant before being rebuilt in its present form in 1951. — Time Out

The impressive building on the renowned Ku'damm is an elegant luxury hotel, which has already welcomed many a distinguished guest. — Michelin Guide

With an interior designed by Herbert Jacob Weinand and eco-minded furnishings handcrafted in Germany and Italy, this unique and discreet hotel has bright white rooms. — Rough Guide

The welcoming guestrooms in this restored 19 patrician house are well furnished in a modern style. — Michelin Guide

Rooms are small, minimalist, and furnished in carefully chosen natural materials. — Frommer's

The Bleibtreu is a friendly, smart and cosy establishment. The rooms are on the smaller side, but they're all very modern, and decorated with environmentally sound materials. — Time Out

Opened in 1995, this four-star boutique hotel offers an intimate atmosphere, stylish contemporary design and an enviable location on a quiet street just off Kurfürstendamm, West Berlin’s most bustling boulevard. — The Telegraph

Gotta hand it to the Hiltons for scoring pretty much the best property in town, even if grim interior leaves much to be desired. — BlackBook

Graced with perhaps the most comprehensive meeting facilities in the city, this premier convention hotel also supplies a variety of amenities, enough to please leisure travelers, too. — Star Service

The Hilton Berlin is a huge 601-room luxury hotel in the heart of Berlin's Mitte district, directly across from Gendarmenmarkt Square. — Oyster

This plush five-star set on Berlin’s striking Gendarmenmarkt offers a central location and 600 comfortable, contemporary rooms. — The Telegraph

Luxurious, expensive and not very different to any other Hilton hotel, apart from its fine view of the Gendarmenmarkt. — Rough Guide

The Waldorf Astoria Berlin is a perfect fit for the upscale Kurfrstendamm shopping district it calls home. — Gayot

This impressive skyscraper, a nod to the Waldorf's original New York location, has a chic art deco look and unparalleled service. — Fodor's

West Berlin has been on the up and up in the last couple of years, gradually shifting back into the city’s media spotlight after languishing behind the hipper East for a couple of decades — Forbes Travel Guide

The floor-to-ceiling windows provide an unfiltered and entirely dramatic view of the city: look at Berlin, there it is, in all its gritty, peculiar glory. — Travel + Leisure

A towering new build with 182 rooms and 50 suites near Kurfurstendamm shopping. — Condé Nast Traveler