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Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden
Dresden, Saxony, Germany · Kempinski · High Luxury
Commissioned in 1705 by Augustus the Strong as a city palace for his mistress, the Countess of Cosel, the Taschenbergpalais stood in ruins for nearly 50 years after 1945 before opening in 1995 as the first five-star hotel in Saxony, steps from the Zwinger, Semperoper, and Residenzschloss, and host to Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin, and Karl Lagerfeld.
- 211 rooms
- Opened 1995
- Neighborhood: Innere Altstadt
- Rooms from 269 sq ft (25 m²)
- Architect: Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann
- Interiors: Markus Hilzinger
About Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden
- Baroque architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann is traditionally credited with the original 1705 palace design.
- The hotel's Bar 1705 takes its name directly from the palace's construction year.
- It holds 180 rooms and 31 suites behind the restored baroque façade.
- The property reopened in February 2024 after its most recent renovation.
- Entry-level rooms start at 269 sq ft (25 m²).
History
Augustus the Strong commissioned the Taschenbergpalais in 1705 as a city palace for his mistress, the Countess of Cosel. Johann Friedrich Karcher built the first wing. Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann with Raymond Leplat enlarged the palace in 1718–1720 for the crown prince’s household. Air raids burned the palace out in February 1945, leaving a ruin that stood for nearly half a century. From 1947 Saxony paid to stabilise the ruin, which kept its surviving walls from demolition. Rebuilding began in 1992 on old plans, reusing some of the original outer walls. Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden opened on 31 March 1995 as the first five-star hotel in Saxony. A hotel-wide renovation with interiors by Markus Hilzinger refurbished all 180 rooms and 31 suites; the hotel ceremonially reopened on 15 February 2024, with the work completed that September. The house stands beside the Zwinger, Residenzschloss, and Semperoper, combining palace architecture with modern luxury amenities.
The setting
The hotel stands in Dresden’s historic Altstadt, a few steps from the Zwinger, Semperoper, and Residenzschloss. Its site is part of the city’s baroque core, giving the property a direct connection to Dresden’s courtly and architectural heritage.
Restaurants and bars
- Das Palais — Restaurant · International, European
- Pâtisserie & Lounge — Café
- Kastenmeiers — Restaurant · Gourmet seafood and fish · Chef Gerd Kastenmeier
- Kastenmeiers Wine and Champagne Bar — Bar
- Alpine Chalet — Restaurant · European, German (Austrian specialities, cheese and meat fon
- Amalie — Café · European, French, afternoon tea
- Bar 1705 — Bar · Bar snacks
Experiences
- Spa and pool sanctuary — Indoor pool, saunas, a steam bath, an infrared cabin and a fitness suite, plus massages and cosmetic treatments.
- Dining at Das Palais, Kastenmeiers, Amalie and Bar 1705 — Restaurants and bars including Das Palais, Kastenmeiers, Amalie Pâtisserie & Lounge, Bar 1705 and Alpine Chalet.
Amenities
- Taschenbergpalais Spa
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- Allergy-friendly building certification (ECARF)
- Grand ballroom and historic event spaces
- Historic courtyard events
- Kempinski signature suites
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on offers
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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