The best hotels near the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
An insider's guide to the best hotels near the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, including the top places to stay for rooms with views, Michelin-starred restaurants, sumptuous spas, historic interiors and more, near to the Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz and more.
From the marble-clad entrance to the royally furnished rooms, this classy and classic hotel oozes five-star luxury from every pore. It's located right next to the handsome Gendarmenmarkt square, and is about a ten-minute walk from Brandenburg Gate. Don't miss the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Fischers Fritz, which offers some of Berlin's best seafood and fish in a refined, airy space with an open fire. Other facilities include a spa with treatment rooms and a gym; a cocktail bar; and an outside courtyard. Sleeping quarters have large, comfortable beds, while the luxurious marble bathrooms have walk-in showers and deep tubs.
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This Marriott is surprisingly slick. Not only does it have contemporary décor and state-of-the-art amenities throughout, but there’s also a classy restaurant and a bar designed by local fashionista Michael Michalsky, plus a spacious spa (with pool) and gym. Several key attractions are a short walk away, including the Holocaust Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag, with more (Berliner Dom, Alexanderplatz, Museum Island) accessible within 20-minutes via tram, train or bus. Make time for a drink in the Catwalk 'fashion bar', with its top-notch drinks in a room that’s all chrome surfaces and decadent sofas.
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This option offers old-style comforts, elegant service and an ensemble of fine dining and drinking options. It's located on the corner of Friedrichstrasse and Unter den Linden: the Brandenburg Gate is about 15 minutes away by foot. Its spa features a large indoor pool, whirlpool tub, beauty room and fitness centre. There's also a lovely winter garden with fountains and pavilions; overlooking bedrooms are recommended for a real retreat feel. The main restaurant does French-meets-Asian cuisine, while The Lobby Bar & Lounge is a nice place to enjoy afternoon tea.
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This is Berlin’s most glamorous hotel address and has hosted an array of royals and luminaries throughout its history, including Michael Jackson, Albert Einstein and Her Majesty the Queen. It was bombed to bits during the Second World War, and now carries a nostalgic, Old Europe atmosphere throughout. The Brandenburg Gate is right outside the front door, as is the Academy of Arts. The main highlight of the hotel is the spa, with heated pool, whirlpool tub and treatments including underwater massages. Don't miss the two-Michelin-starred Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer, helmed by Hendrik Otto.
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This sumptuous five-star hotel on Potsdamer Platz has plush, well-equipped rooms, a fantastic French-themed brasserie, and two elegant bars. Brandenburg Gate is in easy walking distance, and there are bits of the original Berlin Wall right outside the hotel. Interiors are classic Old Europe, with baroque chandeliers, marble staircases and Art Deco furnishings lending an aura of moneyed refinement throughout. There’s a very comprehensive wellness area in the basement, with pool, whirlpool tub, sauna and fitness centre. The perfume-themed cocktail bar is a winner.
