Tailored palace sanctuary
Crimson damask walls, dark wood coffered ceilings, and deep velvet seating give this secluded villa the quiet grandeur of a private estate.
“A checkerboard marble entrance hall leads to a vast lobby lounge, with soaring coffered ceilings of intricately carved wood and ornate chandeliers.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Italian Renaissance coffered ceilings and crimson damask blend with Patrick Hellmann's tailored suiting fabrics and monochrome fashion photography.
Remarkable
A 1914 French Renaissance palace commissioned by Kaiser Wilhelm II's adviser, preserving original frescoes and soaring carved woodwork.
Notable
Chauffeured city transfers, attentive garden-view breakfast service, and tailored suites with custom fabrics and marble bathrooms.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Subsequent renovations — as expected, by Patrick Hellmann — split the difference between reverent Bavarianism and sleek contemporary poise.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tucked into the quiet residential streets of Grunewald, the villa sits surrounded by stately mansions and the sprawling Grunewald forest trails.
The rooms
Tailored flannel fabrics, monogrammed cushions, and glossy Art Deco tile define the rooms, while signature suites preserve original library frescoes.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool opens through French doors straight onto sun loungers on the garden lawn.
The spa and gym
A Finnish sauna and steam bath complement dedicated treatment rooms for massages and body therapies.
Dogs stay too.
PHC Bar
Dark chevron walls and Lalique crystal surround the illuminated geometric counter, where drinks are served beside a fireplace.
It feels more like your own private mansion than a cookie-cutter hotel. Of course, it helps that German fashion veteran Karl Lagerfeld designed the utterly stylish interiors.
At the table
Breakfast is served in the sunlit glass conservatory, and dinner moves to the wood-panelled dining salon and garden terrace.
How it began
Built in 1914 for Kaiser Wilhelm II's personal advisor, the Renaissance villa originally served as an art collector's grand private residence.
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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.