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Waldorf Astoria Berlin
Berlin, Germany · Waldorf Astoria · High Luxury
Waldorf Astoria Berlin opened on 3 January 2013 in Christoph Maeckler's 118-metre Zoofenster tower on Breitscheidplatz, the first Waldorf Astoria in Germany. The 32-story house sits beside Kurfürstendamm and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, with Germany's only Waldorf Astoria Spa above the gateway where the boulevard meets the Zoological Garden.
- 208 rooms
- Opened 2013
- Neighborhood: Charlottenburg / City West
- Rooms from 452 sq ft (42 m²)
- Architect: Christoph Maeckler
About Waldorf Astoria Berlin
- Opened 3 January 2013 as the first Waldorf Astoria branded hotel anywhere in Germany.
- Occupies the Zoofenster skyscraper in Charlottenburg: 32 floors and 118 metres, built from July 2008 to March 2012.
- Sits on Breitscheidplatz in City West next to Kurfurstendamm and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church corridor.
- Houses Waldorf Astoria Spa, described as the only spa carrying the brand name in Germany.
- Won a World Luxury Spa Award in 2014 and Europe's Leading New Hotel at the World Travel Awards.
History
Waldorf Astoria Berlin opened on 3 January 2013 as the first Waldorf Astoria in Germany, in the Zoofenster skyscraper on Breitscheidplatz in Charlottenburg. Christoph Maeckler designed the 118-metre, 32-story tower, built from 2008 to 2012. Dining and spa names on file include ROCA, Library Lounge, Lang Bar, Mistral Rooftop, and the Waldorf Astoria Spa, described as the only spa carrying the brand name in Germany. Forbes rated the house Four-Star in 2026.
The setting
Waldorf Astoria Berlin rises at Hardenbergstrasse 28 in the 118-metre Zoofenster tower on Breitscheidplatz, designed by Christoph Maeckler and completed in 2013 as the first Waldorf Astoria in Germany. The Berlin Zoological Garden is five minutes on foot, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church stands adjacent on the square, and the Kurfuerstendamm luxury corridor of flagship boutiques begins at the building's base. Zoologischer Garten station — served by S-Bahn and U-Bahn — is steps away, and the legendary KaDeWe department store is a short walk east. Set amid a cluster of landmark luxury hotels in Charlottenburg, this tower combines architectural distinction, unrivaled connectivity, and the retail grandeur of Berlin's historic western quarter. 3.7 km from Brandenburg Gate.
Restaurants and bars
- Lang Bar — Bar · Cocktail bar
- Serenity Roof Top — Bar · Bar
- ROCA — Restaurant
- THE LIBRARY — Bar · Lounge bar
- Times Square Restaurant — Restaurant · Breakfast
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Rooftop bar
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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