Brandenburger Hof, Berlin, Germany
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Brandenburger Hof 5 Stars
"A luxe boutique hotel combining sleek Bauhaus style and designer touches from Starck and Missoni with a warm, homely atmosphere."
The Press Say
"The rooms abound with splendid antiques and state-of-the-art business facilities. On the ground floor there is a cigar lounge, a cosy library, a piano bar and a very respectable restaurant, Quadriga." Economist 06
"The hotel prides itself on personal service, tailor-making opera, shopping and gourmet tours." Sunday Times 06
Hotel Overview
Review of Brandenburger Hof, by Jeroen Bergmans
Brandenburger Hof stands out from other luxury hotels in Berlin thanks to the personal touch of owner Daniela Sauter and dynamic General Manager Markus Otto Graf. Together they have transformed a turn-of-the-century mansion in the leafy district of Charlottenburg near Ku'damm into a discreet and tranquil oasis. Hand-picked, contemporary furniture and artwork compliment the imposing, classical architecture and its award-winning gourmet cuisine and exceptional wine cellar have made the luxury hotel a favourite with politicians, businessmen and celebrities from Berlin and beyond.
But it's the delightful, lavender-clad staff that makes the Brandenburger Hof a truly exceptional luxury hotel. The excellent service here is sincere and a refreshing change from the by-the-book pleasantries of the more corporate five-star hotels in the city. In fact, that rare mix of etiquette and charm has secured the staff at Brandenburger Hof regular high-profile catering jobs from Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The facilities
A pretty, glass-roofed winter garden takes centre stage at the luxury hotel. Guests sip Krug and cocktails from lime-coloured Moroso Bloomie chairs at the sunken bar in the Quadriga Lounge and look out onto Japanese acers and exotic plants that change subtely with the seasons. The Weinzimmer, which hosts wine-tasting from the luxury hotel's extraordinary collection of 1,000 German wines, and the cosy library furnished with Bauhaus Brauer chairs offer more intimate moments.
The luxury hotel's Michelin-starred, fine-dining restaurant Die Quadriga is something of an institution in Berlin. Two menus of gourmet cuisine created by chef Sauli Kemppainen are served up in four salons that often cater to private dining and glamorous galas. Salon Registrano is decorated with hand-painted wallpaper depicting bucolic, pastoral scenes. Salon Platini is a vibrant, canary-yellow and Salon Koenigstuhl is dominated by the blood-red, contemporary canvases of Spanish artist Salustiano. Salon Orofino is the grandest as it reflects the luxury hotel's rich heritage with cherry-wood panelling, Art Deco silverware and Frank Lloyd Wright chairs.
Brandenburger Hof has its own theatre box office, private parking and a limousine service solely dedicated to guests. The luxury hotel's spa, the Thaleia Beauty and Wellness Suite, also offers highly personalised pampering. Only one guest (or a couple) at a time can use the suite where they are pummelled and preened with St Barth spa products before winding down in the steam shower.
The rooms
The Brandenburger Hof's 72 rooms are individually-designed with Missoni carpets,original artwork, Bauhaus lamps and designer furniture. Every day the luxury hotel's Ikebana master places fresh flowers in each bedroom and bathroom and a poem replaces the usual chocolate at turn-down. Flat-screen TVs pop up from a discreet sideboard and guests are offered a selection of classic and romantic films (no tacky blockbusters here) from the DVD library with a box of complimentary popcorn.
Rooms on the first and fourth floors of the luxury hotel have particularly high ceilings. The 8 new suites are pure indulgence as they span 65sqm and are furnished with design classics by Corbusier and air-con.
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72Awards
"Best of Germany", AD Architectural Digest 05
Who stays here?
Well-heeled businessmen, politicians and the more sophisticated breed of celebrity including Susan Sarandon and Christina Ricci
Come for...
- Jazz nights on a Thursday and the delicious a la carte breakfast
- Top-notch service
- The deeply chic Winter Garden is magical all year round
- Sporty perks: free access and limosine transfer to the nearby Sporting Club
- The upscale business lounge with office, meeting room and private menu
Not Suitable for...
- Party animals
Children
Baby-sitting services and extra beds are available on request. This family friendly hotel also has a children's menu.
Eating in
Master chef Sauli Kemppainen's exceptional menu at the Michelin starred Die Quadriga is accompanied by a selection of Rieslings that will make you a lifelong convert of German wine. You can choose to dine in the smart main restaurant or in one of the stunningly decorated salons that surround the Winter Garden.
Reviews
Review of The Brandenburger Hof, by Caroline Major
Pulling up in tree-lined Eislebener Strasse outside The Brandenburger Hof is a delight. In summer, avocado-cushioned benches provide a prelude to the chic home-style comforts inside the stuccoed façade of this genuine urban family palace. Left to crumble in the Bauhaus style and then rescued by a sympathetic family of property developers, the boutique hotel is a rare gem run by a woman who once ran Relais Châteaux in Germany. The revamped independent boutique hotel focuses on providing a 'feel at home' environment, finished with top notch service.
The facilities
The ground floor is devoted entirely to guest comfort with cosy public spaces set around a Japanese-style winter garden. There's a library, wine-salon and four 'Berliner Salons' outfitted with an eclectic selection of contemporary pieces saluting a traditional past. Clearly, the owner of this house has an appreciative eye for a Frank Lloyd Wright chair, Philippe Starck lamps, Missoni textiles, Chinoisiere wallpaper, Art Deco cutlery, Swarovski crystal chandeliers and the bold forms of Bauhaus chairs and lighting.
Service at the Brandenburger Hof is second to none and is a luxurious accompaniment to a few days of fabulous food and intriguing culture. With Berlin's relatively contemporary history staged mostly in the 20th century, the extremely helpful concierge can help plan day-trips to galleries, museums, lakes, palaces and memorials. In the evening, the hotel focuses guests on its award-winning cuisine (1 Michelin star, 16 Gault Millet points and a plethora of German awards). Dine in, then be coiffured and made up at the beauty salon, then let the limo whisk you away to the Opera.
The focus at the elegant Brandenburger Hof is strictly on food and on experiencing German culture. Don't come expecting a day spa, a simple meal or an easy wine. Do bring a curious palette hankering for a fine German wine (the cellar stocks about 850 bottles of the country's best), an appetite for Mediterranean-flavoured local gastronomy and an expectation of the sort of finely tuned service which seems to be there when you need and not when you don't.
The rooms
For sleeping, stretch to a demi-suite with a hide-away plasma TV, courtyard views and the luxury of a separate bathroom and toilet. Even better are the Opera-themed, sunlight-saturated suites with ample space and excellent luggage storage. If you must settle for a double room, ask for a city view overlooking the tree-lined street. They are of a better shape than the courtyard view rooms and with the view of the neighbouring classic homes enforce the atmosphere of a home away from home.