Hotel de RomevsMelia Berlin
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, Hotel de Rome is preferred by most reviewers compared to Melia Berlin. Hotel de Rome ranks #3 in Berlin with accolades from 18 reviews including The Telegraph, Afar Magazine and Forbes Travel Guide.
Hotel de Rome Show All Reviews
Behrenstrasse 37, 10117 Berlin
From $275/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A luxury hotel on the Bebelplatz in the impressive framework of a building dating from 1889."
Frommer's
"The Rocco Forte chain makes its Berlin bow in this classically designed building off Unter den Linden in the center of Berlin." Full review
Concierge
"What puts the Hotel de Rome over the top for us, making it one of our favorite hotels in Berlin, is the location."
Fodor's
"Discreet service and a subdued but boutiquey atmosphere make the Hotel de Rome a major draw for the Hollywood jet set." Full review
Jetsetter
"Converted bank on Bebelplatz with indoor/outdoor Mediterranean dining and a spa inside the old jewel vault." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The interior is a vision of Post-Modern ideas, while the Italian restaurant, the Opera café and the spa area live up to the expectations of a hotel geared towards the international jet set."
Time Out
"In 2006, this 19th-century manse, originally built as the headquarters of Dresdener Bank, was transformed by Rocco Forte into a grand and sumptuous affair." Full review
Star Service
"This contemporary palace combines modern amenities with classical charm, making it one of Rocco Forte's true gems." Full review
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A personal business concierge responds to last-minute requests, and parking is available for a whopping daily fee.
Rough Guide
"Occupying a nineteenth-century former Dresdner Bank building, this high-class hotel mixes history with a swanky interior, luxurious rooms."
Travel + Leisure
"The Rocco Forte group typically makes magic out of run-down but exquisitely situated properties, like Brown’s Hotel in London and the Hotel de Russie in Rome." Full review
Melia Berlin
Friedrichstrasse 103, 10117 Berlin
From $90/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The modern rooms in the Spanish Sol-Melia group's flagship Berlin hotel all feature the latest technology, with some enjoying views of the River Spree."
Frommer's
"This deluxe hotel is the first Meliá hotel that the Spanish chain has opened in Berlin." Full review
Time Out
"Just across the street from Friedrichstrasse station, this new corner building by the Spree is a huge link in the Spanish Sol Meliá chain." Full review
Star Service
"The Melia Berlin, like the Sofitel, is a refuge for homesick expats—the hotel's tapas bar and nostalgic Madrileno fare in the main dining room lure travelers as well as wayfarers from Barcelona." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Owned by Spanish-based hotel company Meliá Hotels International, the Hotel Meliá Berlin sits on the River Spree and offers river views from many of its guest rooms." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A good fit for business travelers, the Meliá Berlin is an upscale chain hotel .... located next to River Spree and close to a train station." Full review