Berlin

Grand hotel next to Brandenburg Gate, majestic symbol of unified Berlin, witness to countless historical moments like JFK's inspirational 1963 visit. — BlackBook

A 1930s landmark turned 80-room design hotel in the Embassy Quarter, close to the Berlin Zoo. — Condé Nast Traveler

Architecturally stunning luxury hotel in a converted 19th-century former bank headquarters on historic Bebelplatz, off Unter den Linden a short walk from the Brandenburg Gate. — Hideaway Report

This hotel in the Potsdamer Platz (opposite the Sony Center) with its range of spacious and simple yet luxurious rooms and suites boasts an unusual spa. — Michelin Guide

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

One of Berlin’s most modern and splendid hotels, the Hyatt is close to the Potsdamer Platz and Kulturforum. — DK Eyewitness

The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin is housed inside a soaring Art Deco-inspired skyscraper near the Potsdamer Platz. — Travel + Leisure

The Berlin branch of this luxury hotel–club brings the chic atmosphere of London and New York's Soho to the German capital. — Fodor's

No hotel captures the youthful, creative spirit of Berlin quite like this independent budget hotel, set in a 19th-century former factory in the lively, club-filled district of Friedrichshain. — Condé Nast Traveler

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

Fernando Amat and Jordi Tio are behind the design of this high quality interior. — Michelin Guide

Slick contemporary sleep at the heart of this cool capital, close to Potsdamer Platz and Kurfürstendamm Boulevard. — Jetsetter

Although it only opened at the beginning of 2013, this 31-floor, limestone-lined skyscraper hotel has already become one of City West’s 5-star hot spots. — Afar Magazine

At this charismatic retreat in a 19th-century building you'll sleep in large, classily decorated themed rooms. — Lonely Planet

From the beginning, this hotel was set on standing out from the crowd in a city saturated with sophisticated fashion-forward properties. — Star Service

This classic grand hotel has an impressive lobby and modern rooms. — Michelin Guide

A traditional five-star hotel in central Berlin, with an address on one of the city's iconic shopping avenues. — Jetsetter

The Garden Hotel (set in a house that dates to 1845) is grouped around a surprisingly green courtyard, and it offers a quiet getaway. — Fodor's

In the heart of the buzzing Mitte neighborhood, Lux 11 is the latest creation from a dynamic minimalist duo, Claudio Silvestrin and his wife, Giuliana Salmaso. — Travel + Leisure

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