Prussian castle estate
An aristocratic Prussian country seat, the estate now runs as a cultural manor set among walking trails and centuries-old trees.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Karl Friedrich Schinkel's Neoclassical castle estate set within Peter Joseph Lenné's landscaped grounds.
Listed
Split-level gallery rooms and a glass-roofed stargazing suite in restored outbuildings.
Listed
Regional Oderland dishes and estate spirits served inside a nineteenth-century brick distillery.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This beautiful 18C castle hotel and its various annexes is set in a stunning landscaped park.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In rural Brandenburg within Lenné landscaped park, seventy kilometres northeast of Berlin.
The rooms
Most rooms occupy the courtyard service wings, including split-level gallery spaces and a room beneath a glass roof.
The spa
A Finnish sauna and steam bath share the relaxation lounge, where loungers sit among curved columns and tiled alcoves.
Restaurant
Die Orangerie
Potted citrus trees and tall arched windows fill the former winter garden, which opens onto a curved covered terrace.
Restaurant
Landgasthaus Brennerei
Light wood tables sit beneath an open gallery staircase in the former distillery, alongside a sheltered courtyard garden.
At the table
The morning buffet is laid out beside curved floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the landscaped park.
How it began
King Frederick William III gifted the estate to his chancellor in 1814, leaving the inscription Gratia Regis carved above the entrance.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.