Tiergarten Berlin, Germany
Opened
2012
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
AccorDiplomatic parkside refuge
A former Danish embassy balances grand stone halls with playful animal sculptures right along the edge of the Tiergarten.
“The building’s classic architectural grandeur is matched with a playful but sophisticated interior design.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Patricia Urquiola's interiors set a bronze crocodile sculpture beside restored travertine stairs.
Notable
High-ceilinged suites hold freestanding bathtubs and look out over the neighbouring zoo.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
This Thirties embassy building was built, at least in part, to convey a grand impression — and its atmosphere…is about as far as you can get from the boxes-and-boxes sameness of the typical contemporary hotel.
“Occupying a graceful, gray-stone 1930s building that once housed the Danish embassy, the hotel features soothing, sophisticated interiors by Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola...”
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Shaded trails wind through the Tiergarten right outside, and the embassy quarter keeps the surrounding streets remarkably quiet.
The rooms
Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs and hidden cabinetry complement views through floor-to-ceiling glass into the leafy park or zoo.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated 14-meter indoor lap pool sits beneath minimalist skylights, bordered by circular daybeds and pale pink walls.
The spa
Three candlelit treatment rooms offer holistic therapies and facials formulated with Susanne Kaufmann Austrian alpine botanicals.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness room is equipped with Technogym cardio machines, with personal training sessions available on request.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Carte Blanche serves French brasserie cooking beneath hanging copper pots, and the bar terrace looks directly into the zoo.
The high-ceilinged lobby, with its magnificent original white marble staircase, wows upon entry; designer Patricia Urquiola has made the dramatic space cozier...
How it began
The curved stone building was completed in 1940 by Johann Emil Schaudt, the architect behind Berlin's KaDeWe department store.
“Patricia Urquiola was in charge of the décor of all the hotel's public spaces, including the lobby, cocktail bar and restaurants.”
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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.