Waldorf Astoria BerlinvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
Both Waldorf Astoria Berlin and The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin scores significantly higher than Waldorf Astoria Berlin. The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin ranks #4 in Berlin with endorsements from 16 publications including Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Concierge.
Waldorf Astoria Berlin
Hardenbergstrasse 28, 10623 Berlin
From $259/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Everything is just as it should be, etched with Fifth Avenue brands, a Michelin-starred chef and superlatives that have the competition grinding teeth in their sleep." Full review
Gayot
"The Waldorf Astoria Berlin is a perfect fit for the upscale Kurfrstendamm shopping district it calls home."
Fodor's
"This impressive skyscraper, a nod to the Waldorf's original New York location, has a chic art deco look and unparalleled service." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Although it only opened at the beginning of 2013, this 31-floor, limestone-lined skyscraper hotel has already become one of City West’s 5-star hot spots." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The floor-to-ceiling windows provide an unfiltered and entirely dramatic view of the city: look at Berlin, there it is, in all its gritty, peculiar glory." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This classic Berlin hotel, in the city’s upmarket City West district, more than earns each of its five stars for its convenient location, excellent service and superb Michelin-starred cuisine." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"West Berlin has been on the up and up in the last couple of years, gradually shifting back into the city’s media spotlight after languishing behind the hipper East for a couple of decades." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Why book? Spectacular views, elegant interiors, a world-class spa, and a fabulous location mere steps from upscale shopping and major attractions make this five-star a top choice." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin Show All Reviews
Potsdamer Platz 3, 10785 Berlin
From $237/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"One of the most exclusive hotel addresses in Germany."
Frommer's
"One of Berlin's most glamorous and prestigious hotels... The hotel is full of grace notes." Full review
Concierge
"It's all laid on a little thick for some tastes, feeling like a slightly empty, nouveau-riche idea of prewar glory, but it certainly makes an impression."
Fodor's
"Judging from the outside of this gray, high-rise hotel that soars above Potsdamer Platz, you may never guess that inside it's all luxurious,19th-century grandeur." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The ultra-luxurious Ritz-Carlton Berlin’s modern façade is reminscent of the Rockefeller Centre."
Time Out
"The Ritz-Carlton is so chock-a-block with black marble, gold taps and taffeta curtains that the rooms seem somewhat stuffy, small and cramped." Full review
Star Service
"This outstanding hotel overlooks Potsdamer Platz from a privileged front-row plot." Full review
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Numerous suites provide accommodations for visiting dignitaries and VIPs. For the best views, request a room with a park view.
Rough Guide
"Distinctive skyscraper hotel with 303 rooms (some with views of the Sony Centre atrium) sporting cherry wood closets and watercolours."
Travel + Leisure
"The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin is housed inside a soaring Art Deco-inspired skyscraper near the Potsdamer Platz." Full review
BlackBook
"Steps from Sony Center's futuristic chrome canopy and Tiergarten's idyllic rambling meadows, the Ritz ranks high on lux Berlin hospitality radar in style nod to stately elegance."