About this hotel
General information
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden occupies a Saxon Baroque palace built in 1705 opposite Dresden Castle, at the very centre of the Innere Altstadt between the Zwinger and the Semperoper. Its Baroque façades, grand staircase and courtyard keep the spirit of courtly Dresden, and the palace has long been one of the city’s most celebrated hotel addresses.
There are 180 rooms and 31 suites, furnished with bespoke pieces under high ceilings in a palette of historic blue and sage green that draws on the landmarks of the old town. The house has a seafood gourmet restaurant, Kastenmeiers, the Das Palais restaurant, the Amalie pâtisserie and the cocktail-led Bar 1705, with a spa, pool and saunas on the fifth floor. For grand occasions there is the Kurfürstensaal ballroom for up to 500 guests and a historic private chapel for weddings, and guests are looked after by the Ladies and Gentlemen in Red, hosts who know the hotel and the city in depth.
Location
The hotel stands at Taschenberg 3 in Dresden’s historic centre: the Zwinger and Dresden Castle are a two-minute walk away, the Semperoper 200 m, the Frauenkirche and the Neumarkt about five minutes on foot, and the Elbe promenade just beyond. Dresden Airport is about 10.7 km away, 20–30 minutes by car depending on traffic; the main railway station is 3.6 km away, around ten minutes by car or eight minutes on tram 11 from Postplatz. The concierge arranges transfers by car or limousine, and an underground car park with direct access to the hotel offers valet parking and charging points for electric cars.
Spa
The Taschenbergpalais Spa is finished in earthy tones with blue-violet accents, using sandstone, wood and porcelain. Its sauna area has two Finnish saunas — one with a copper kettle for aroma infusions, a C.H. Wolf clock from Glashütte set into the ceiling and a rendition of the famous Fürstenzug mural — together with a steam bath and an infrared cabin. Therapists offer partial massages for the back, legs or arms, an aromatic essential-oil massage, hot-stone therapy, an Ayurvedic massage with warm organic herbal oils and an anti-ageing facial built around wild indigo extract. Treatments run daily for guests aged 16 and over.
Sports & leisure
The Fitness Suite is open from 6:30 to 22:00, with a treadmill, a rowing machine, free weights, exercise mats and wall bars. Yoga sessions can be arranged on the Bel Etage beneath chandeliers, looking out over the old town, and the hotel has mapped its own running routes along the Elbe. The concierge books tickets for opera, theatre and museums and arranges guided walks through the historic centre and the art district, as well as trips to Saxon Switzerland for hiking or rock climbing.
For children
There is no kids’ club, but families are well provided for: cots can be placed in the rooms, extra beds fit the larger categories, and connecting rooms are available. The pool keeps dedicated children’s hours every day, 10:00–11:30 and 15:00–16:30, with an adult present; guests under 18 may use the pool and saunas until 18:00 when accompanied, and spa treatments are open to those aged 16 and over.
Restaurants & bars
The palace’s restaurants and bars cover the day from breakfast to a late cocktail:
- Das Palais — contemporary European and international cooking between Dresden Castle and the Zwinger, with a signature menu of up to five courses or à la carte; open for dinner Thursday to Sunday
- Kastenmeiers — a gourmet fish and seafood restaurant with freshwater and saltwater aquariums of trout, char and lobster above the open kitchen, and a daily four-course surprise menu paired with wine
- Kastenmeiers Wine and Champagne Bar — wines and champagnes from classics to rarities, served with small plates from the Kastenmeiers kitchen
- Amalie — pâtisserie and lounge beside the Baroque grand staircase, with coffee and tea, classic afternoon tea, house-made cakes and tartlets, a few savoury dishes and a fireplace
- Bar 1705 — named after the year the palace was founded, a 1920s-style cocktail bar inspired by New York’s Oak Room, with signature cocktails, whiskies and bar dishes
- Alpine Chalet — an alpine hut raised in the courtyard each year for the autumn and winter season, serving Austrian cheese and meat fondues with Austrian wines
- Breakfast Restaurant — a buffet built on regional produce, served in the courtyard in summer
In-room dining runs around the clock, with a separate late-night menu.
Swimming
The indoor pool on the fifth floor measures 5 × 11 m and is 1.34 m deep, with water kept at 28 °C all year and the Taschenbergpalais emblem set in blue tiles on the bottom. Loungers line both sides, a bar serves fresh drinks, and bathrobes and slippers are provided in the changing rooms. The pool is open daily from 7:00 to 22:00.
Pets
Dogs are warmly welcomed, with a bed and blanket, a feeding bowl, walks, treats and their own menu — poached salmon fillet with rice or turkey breast with potatoes, cooked without spices or bones; a nightly charge applies. Dogs may join their owners in the lobby, on the restaurant terraces, in Amalie, at Kastenmeiers and in the rooms (except the Royal Suite), but not in Das Palais, the breakfast restaurant, the Alpine Chalet or Bar 1705. Assistance dogs are allowed everywhere.
Rooms
The 180 rooms and 31 suites combine bespoke furniture, high ceilings and fine ceramic bathrooms, with windows facing the street, the quiet inner courtyard or the landmarks of Dresden’s historic centre.
Minibar, coffee and tea facilities, desk, rainforest shower, Apple TV or Chromecast with streaming services, an air purifier in most rooms, and 24-hour in-room dining.
Palais Room
A cosy high-ceilinged room with a king bed and a bathroom with double basins and a rainforest shower, facing the street or the inner courtyard; connecting rooms available. For two guests.
Baroque Room
A compact room in one of two interior styles, with a queen bed and a bathroom finished in marble-effect ceramics, facing the street or the inner courtyard. For two guests.
Grand Palais Room
The most spacious of the rooms, with a king bed, a sofa corner and a double-basin bathroom, facing the street or the inner courtyard; an extra bed is possible. Up to three guests.
Palais View Room
A room looking over Dresden’s historic centre, with a king bed, a seating area and a bathroom in marbled ceramics; connecting rooms available. For two guests.
Grand Palais View Room
A generous wood-panelled room with a king bed, a lounge area and a bathroom in Italian ceramics, its windows facing the landmarks of the old town. Up to three guests.
Junior Suite
A suite with visually separated living and sleeping areas and a king bed, overlooking the quiet inner courtyard or a side street; the minibar is complimentary. Up to three guests.
Junior Suite Castle View
A suite with a king bed and a lounge area whose windows look onto Dresden Castle and the historic centre; the minibar and its refill are complimentary. Up to three guests.
Queen Suite
A suite with its own art concept and views over the old town: living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, walk-in wardrobe, a bedroom with a king bed, an oversized bathtub and a steam shower. Up to three guests.
Signature Suite
One of three individually designed suites overlooking historic Dresden, with a separate living room, a bedroom with a king bed and a bathroom with tub and separate shower; a favourite with newlyweds. Up to four guests.
Royal Suite
The palace’s largest suite, bringing together the King and Queen Suites: two bedrooms with king beds, living and dining rooms, kitchen, walk-in wardrobe, private sauna, massage room, steam shower and an oversized bathtub. Up to six guests.
Deluxe Suite
Separate living and sleeping areas with a king bed and a bathroom with tub and separate shower, facing the street or the inner courtyard; connecting rooms available. Up to four guests.
King Suite
A suite in the spirit of the Baroque court, with tapestries and gilded furniture: living room, dining room, kitchen, walk-in wardrobe, a bedroom with a king bed and a private wellness area with sauna, massage room and steam shower. Up to three guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.