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Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin
Berlin, Germany · Kempinski · Grand Luxury
Inaugurated on 23 October 1907 by Kaiser Wilhelm II in what Kempinski describes as a ceremony close to an act of state, the Kaiser demanded to be the first guest, Hotel Adlon stands at Unter den Linden 77 on Pariser Platz, flanked by the French, U.S. and British embassies, two minutes from the Brandenburg Gate, with a one-Michelin-star restaurant, Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer, under chef Jonas Zörner.
- 385 rooms
- Opened 1907
- Neighborhood: Mitte
- Rooms from 376 sq ft (35 m²)
- Architect: Original: Carl Gause and Robert Leibniz; reconstruction: Patzschke; Klotz and Partner
About Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin
- Condé Nast Traveler named it to its Gold List in 2025.
- The hotel sits on Pariser Platz, a square named in 1814 to celebrate Prussia's defeat of Napoleon.
- Entry-level rooms start at 376 sq ft (35 m²).
History
Hotel Adlon opened in 1907 after Lorenz Adlon commissioned the property between Unter den Linden and Behrenstrasse, and Kaiser Wilhelm II inaugurated it in a ceremony described by Kempinski as close to an act of state. The original hotel was destroyed by fire in May 1945, leaving only a wing, and the name and real-estate rights later passed to Kempinski. The current hotel was rebuilt from 1995 to 1997 by Patzschke, Klotz and Partner, largely echoing the original design but with two additional storeys, and reopened on 23 August 1997. Since then it has been expanded and refreshed repeatedly, including new suites, the Adlon Spa by Resense, lobby redesigns, and a 2024 renovation of the pool area.
The setting
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin stands at Unter den Linden 77 on Pariser Platz in Mitte, the square named in 1814 to celebrate Prussia's defeat of Napoleon, flanked by the French, U.S., and British embassies within sight of the facade. The Brandenburg Gate is a two-minute walk, the Reichstag seven minutes on foot, and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe eight minutes away. Originally inaugurated on 23 October 1907 by Kaiser Wilhelm II — who demanded to be the first guest — the Adlon has been Berlin's premier address for heads of state and international luminaries ever since, rebuilt on its original footprint after reunification and set amid a cluster of landmark luxury hotels. 3-minute walk to Berlin Wall.
Restaurants and bars
- Brasserie Quarré — Restaurant · Brasserie
- Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer — Restaurant · Gourmet · Chef Jonas Zörner · One MICHELIN Star
- Lobby Lounge & Bar — Bar
- Bel Etage — Restaurant
- Adlon To Go — Restaurant
- Elephant Bar — Bar
- India Club — Restaurant
Experiences
- Lobby Bar and Elephant Bar — Lobby Bar with the adjacent Elephant Bar, described as ideal for lingering and enjoyment.
- Festive Magic — Festive season dining, including Sunday Advent brunches, festive menus and a grand New Year's Eve gala.
- Adlon Spa by Resense — Luxurious spa offering exclusive beauty treatments and massages, spanning 9,000 sq ft over three levels.
- Pool landscape with saunas and fitness room — Elegant pool landscape with saunas and a fitness room.
Amenities
- Adlon Spa by Resense, about 9,000 sq ft over three levels
- Renovated Adlon Pool
- Brandenburg Gate views
- Bel Etage champagne breakfast
- Imperial Suite and other presidential suite categories
- Large meeting and function spaces
- Brasserie Quarré terrace
- Elephant Fountain lobby setting
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- MICHELIN Star for Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (2025)
- Historic Hotels Worldwide member
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