About this hotel
General information
The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin stands on Potsdamer Platz in the heart of the capital, with the green expanse of the Tiergarten alongside and the Brandenburg Gate a seven-minute walk away. Its interiors look back to the Golden Twenties, when Berlin thrived on film, cabaret and bold artistic ideas. Art Deco is given a contemporary reading here: geometric patterns, dramatic floor-to-ceiling headboards, hand-selected furniture in a 1920s spirit and nods to the city’s cinematic past.
There are 303 rooms and suites, among them Club accommodation with access to the Club Lounge on the 10th floor overlooking the Tiergarten. POTS reinterprets German cooking, The Curtain Club keeps the 1920s mood alive with cocktails, and The Lounge serves afternoon tea. A wellness area with a pool and saunas looks after downtime, while nine event rooms and a 910 m² Grand Ballroom for up to 900 guests host celebrations and conferences. In summer, beehives on the roof supply the honey served at breakfast, and the hotel holds the Green Key eco-label.
Location
The hotel’s address is Potsdamer Platz 3, where Mitte meets the Tiergarten district. The Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the government quarter, the Berlin Philharmonie and the Neue Nationalgalerie are all within walking distance, and the Tiergarten park begins a few steps away. Potsdamer Platz station, served by U-Bahn and S-Bahn lines, is close by. Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) lies about 25 km away, and the hotel arranges limousine transfers on request, electric cars included. Drivers will find on-site parking, a valet service and charging points for electric vehicles.
Spa
The wellness area brings together an indoor pool, two saunas including a Finnish sauna, a steam room, a heated stone bench and a spacious relaxation room. Massages and facials are given by a visiting spa therapist and are booked through the concierge. Among the hotel’s signature experiences, Golden Interlude combines yoga, aromatherapy and afternoon tea.
Sports & leisure
The fitness centre is open around the clock, with cardio equipment including elliptical trainers, exercise bikes and treadmills, strength machines and free weights. Runners can join The Aristocrat Loop, a guided run through central Berlin. The hotel’s signature experiences also include a private cruise across Berlin’s lakes on a boutique houseboat, an expert-led tour of the city’s 1920s architecture, a market walk with the chef followed by a private dinner, a champagne masterclass and a styling day with a personal style advisor. Club guests can borrow bicycles free of charge.
For children
Through the Ritz Kids programme, young guests can have a Cozy Corner set up in the room: a tipi filled with books and a travel diary for drawing, recording memories and solving puzzles, with a plush lion called Roary as the reward for a completed crossword. It is offered on request and subject to availability, so it is best reserved in advance. Cots are available, and for families the hotel combines a Deluxe Suite with one to three Deluxe Rooms, or a Carlton Club Suite with a Deluxe View Room — these ensembles are booked by phone or email.
Restaurants & bars
The hotel’s restaurant and bars carry the theme of 1920s Berlin:
- POTS — a modern take on German cuisine with more than 200 wines, focused on German producers; breakfast, lunch and dinner
- The Lounge — afternoon tea with seasonal blends, light dishes and cocktails, and a glass of champagne raised every evening at 6 pm to the nightlife of the Golden Twenties
- The Curtain Club — a cocktail bar behind the curtains, with drinks inspired by the 1920s and live music on selected evenings
- Cigar Club — a relaxed retreat for aficionados, with around twenty handmade cigars and whisky pairings
- Secret Champagne Garden — an open-air summer garden for champagne and cocktails
- Club Lounge — the 10th-floor lounge for Club guests, with culinary presentations throughout the day
The hotel pours 28 champagnes by the glass, a champagne brunch is held on the first Sunday of each month, and in-room dining runs around the clock.
Swimming
The wellness area has a heated indoor lap pool with towels provided and a relaxation area; it is open daily from 6 am to 10 pm.
Pets
Dogs weighing up to 20 kg are welcome for a fee. The Pawfect Stay arrangement provides a dog bed with a blanket, bowls, treats, wet wipes, waste bags and a plush lion, and the concierge team has put together a Berlin guide for dog owners listing vets, groomers, dog sitters and pet shops. The Tiergarten, ideal for walks, is just a few steps away.
Rooms
The 303 rooms and suites are styled in Art Deco with contemporary touches; Club rooms and suites come with Club Lounge access and a dedicated check-in, and the largest suites sit on the upper floors with views across Potsdamer Platz and the Tiergarten.
A featherbed and duvet, air conditioning, soundproof windows that open, a sofa and desk, a safe, a coffee and tea maker, a minibar and complimentary bottled water, satellite TV and Chromecast, free Wi-Fi, a marble bathroom with underfloor heating, an oversized bathtub and separate shower, bathrobes and slippers, evening turndown and shoeshine service.
Deluxe Room
A king-size bed, a sitting area with a sofa and a marble bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower; some rooms connect. For two guests.
Deluxe Room Twin
The same room with two single beds, a sitting area and a marble bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower. For two guests.
Deluxe View Room
A king-size room looking out over Potsdamer Platz, with a sitting area and a marble bathroom. For two guests.
Deluxe Corner Room
A larger corner room with a king-size bed and a sitting area; a rollaway bed can be added. Up to three guests.
Club Room
A high-floor room with a king-size bed and Club Lounge access, including culinary presentations through the day and pressing of two garments daily. For two guests.
Junior Suite
A king-size bed and a generous sitting area, with a marble bathroom offering a bathtub and separate shower. Up to three guests with a rollaway bed.
Deluxe Junior Suite
A corner suite with a king-size bed, a sitting area and a marble bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower. For two guests.
Deluxe Suite
A separate living room with a workspace, a bedroom with a king-size bed, a walk-in wardrobe, a marble bathroom with twin basins, a deep soaking tub and a walk-in shower, plus a guest WC; available in two layouts. For two guests.
Carlton Club Suite
Panoramic views of Potsdamer Platz from a bedroom, a separate living room and a dining room with a kitchenette, plus a marble bathroom and guest WC; Club Lounge access. For two guests.
The Ritz-Carlton Suite
The presidential suite, high up with views of Potsdamer Platz and the Tiergarten: two king-size bedrooms with their own bathrooms, a living room with a fireplace, dining for six, a separate kitchen, a walk-in wardrobe and a workout corner with a treadmill; Club Lounge access. Up to four guests.
The Ritz-Carlton Penthouse
The hotel’s largest suite, on the 12th floor with panoramic city views: two king-size bedrooms and a third that doubles as a study with two fold-out single beds, a living area with a library, a fully equipped kitchen, dining for eight, a walk-in wardrobe and a built-in fitness station; Club Lounge access. Up to six guests.
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