Hotel Adlon Kempinski

Hardly any address captures Berlin as fully as the Adlon on Pariser Platz. With the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Unter den Linden just outside, your sightseeing effectively begins the moment you leave the lobby. First-time visitors to the capital who want to combine top-tier centrality with grand-hotel service will feel at home here.

The property includes a spa with a pool and the Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer, ranking among the most highly awarded restaurants in the city. Connections are outstanding too: the Brandenburger Tor S-Bahn station and Friedrichstraße station lie only a few minutes on foot away, while BER airport is reachable directly by S-Bahn.

Room rates climb noticeably around New Year, Fashion Week and major state occasions - if your dates are flexible, January and February bring distinctly calmer prices. A tip for a first impression: afternoon tea in the lobby is an experience even without an overnight stay, and a good way to get to know the house in advance.