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An icon in western Berlin, Hotel Bristol Berlin opened its doors in 1952 and has since hosted A-listers from John F. Kennedy to Cary Grant and Ava Gardner. Its sense of history offers a peek into Berlin's past, while a recent renovation allows it to offer contemporary comforts.
The charming setting inside a historic building, the excellent service and the prime location near the Kurfürstendamm all remain big draws, as do the luxury hotel’s top-notch restaurants and bright, engaging sauna and pool area.
The lobby is grand, with historic free-standing golden pillars, green marble floors and original Berlin artwork. Much of the hotel reflects this traditional-luxe aesthetic, though a recent refurbishment of the 245 rooms and 58 suites has incorporated a sleek, sophisticated design.
The lobby is grand, with historic free-standing golden pillars, green marble floors and original Berlin artwork. Much of the hotel reflects this traditional-luxe aesthetic, though a recent refurbishment of the 245 rooms and 58 suites has incorporated a sleek, sophisticated design.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- Berlin's most famous shopping street, colloquially known as Ku’damm, is on the doorstep of Hotel Bristol.
- There are plenty of draws for families in the area too — the Berlin zoo and aquarium are also nearby, and you can walk to Tiergarten (the city’s largest park) in less than 10 minutes.
- The luxury hotel’s wellness area, kitted out in a light-filled Roman-Greek style, has a heated, 59-foot pool, sauna, infrared cabin and steam room with a cold plunge pool.
- For more low-key relaxation, there is also a small fitness room, plus a pool bar that serves drinks and light snacks.
Things to Know
- The U-Bahn station across the street is ideally situated for sites beyond West Berlin, and a limousine service is available on request.
- If you’re after great views, go for the Ku’damm Suite, which looks out over the iconic boutique-filled street below.
The Rooms
- The rooms, spread across several main floors plus an 11-story tower, are a stylistic mix of classic and modern.
- All rooms feature a selection of pillows (Tempur-Pedic mattresses can be provided on request), a TV and minibar, and either a bathtub and/or a shower.
- The 58 suites have seven different categories and also range in styles and configurations.
The Restaurants
- The Berlin hotel offers a couple of main dining options, including the well-loved Bristol Lounge & Eatery, which serves approachable brasserie-style fare with an elevated twist.
- Bristol Lounge & Eatery doubles as the hotel's lobby lounge and offers an ideal, buzzy spot for gathering with a cocktail.
- Begin each day with the hotel's breakfast buffet, which offers various hot and cold dishes, fresh eggs and juices, coffee and tea.
Getting There
