Karl Wannemacher combines classic German and French flavours with Asian influences in a wonderfully romantic dining room. Sample such wonders as horseradish terrine with smoked...
Windscheidstrasse 31This five-star Marriott is more reasonably priced - and definitely lower-key - than the Ritz-Carlton next door, but it's also quite disappointing. While the 'modern...
Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1This discreet, privately owned gem, tucked down a quiet street behind the KaDeWe, is the epitome of modern luxury without the stuffiness. The staff is friendly, and the 72...
Eislebener Strasse 14Now under the sway of hot young chef Mathias Bucholz, this is the place to come for refined French/European cuisine such as Bresse pigeon served with chanterelles and a ragout...
Hotel PalaceWith an entry wall of gushing water lit overhead by glittering lights, this is one of Berlin's better luxury hotels, overlooking the Landwehr Canal and close to the Tiergarten....
Lützowufer 15This is a classy joint, just far enough off the beaten tourist path to keep its cool. The lobby is all matt black and sleek wood panelling - a refreshing change from the usual...
Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 2With its entrance on the promenade by the Spree just down the steps from the north side of Weidendammer Brücke, this comfortably cavernous restaurant is more reminiscent of...
Friedrichstrasse 105BNot quite the Adlon of yore, which burnt down following World War II, this new, more generic luxury version was rebuilt by the Kempinski Group in 1997 on its original site next...
Unter den Linden 77Designed by Berlin architect Jan Kleihues, this new French-owned five-star is grandly proportioned with a refreshingly minimalist and contemporary approach. Resembling the bow...
Augsburger Strasse 41In 2006, this 19th-century manse, which was originally built to house the headquarters of Dresdener Bank, was transformed by Rocco Forte into a pretty sumptuous affair; and...
Behrenstrasse 37The extremely plush and spacious 'Interconti' exudes luxury. The airy lobby, with its soft leather chairs, is ideal for browsing the papers, and the rooms, overlooking the Zoo...
Budapester Strasse 2Probably Berlin's best restaurant right now, and with the awards to prove it. Chef Thomas Kammeier juxtaposes classic haute cuisine with an avant-garde new German style. Dishes...
Hotel IntercontinentalBerlin's most famous hotel, and the well-aged mother of all Kempinskis, was first a celebrated restaurant before being rebuilt in its present form in 1951. While the rooms...
Kurfürstendamm 27This privately owned addition to the Design Hotels portfolio is, given the address, an oasis of calm, luxury and taste. The 144 rooms and suites, most of which face their glass...
Potsdamer Strasse 3This top-flight place features Michael Hoffman's slightly avant-garde take on classic French cooking, such as stewed shoulder of venison seasoned with coriander, anise and...
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