Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 2 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is a classic grand hotel at one of Berlin's best-known addresses. It stands on Pariser Platz beside the Brandenburg Gate, with the Holocaust Memorial and Checkpoint Charlie within a short walk. Guests are drawn to the old-world atmosphere, rooms with antique furniture and marble bathrooms, and service they describe as professional and warm. Breakfast is a highlight of many stays, and the spa and indoor pool offer a quiet retreat after a day in the city. The main trade-off is cost. Food and drinks are expensive, and value for money is where guests are least convinced. Service in the lobby bar can also be uneven, and a few areas could use some minor renovation. Travellers who want a stately, central base and are happy to pay for the experience will be well looked after; those seeking a sleek, modern design hotel will find this one too traditional.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 11 hotels we list in Berlin is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- Almost every guest mentions the location. The hotel sits on Pariser Platz next to the Brandenburg Gate, and the Holocaust Memorial and Checkpoint Charlie are within a 10-minute walk, so you can explore central Berlin largely on foot.
- Guests describe the staff as professional, warm and genuinely helpful, from the front desk to room service. Some guests were escorted to their room on arrival, and one praised a member of the front-desk team by name.
Things to Consider
- Several guests found breakfast, food and drinks pricey even for a hotel of this calibre, and value for money is the area guests rate least warmly. Some still feel it is worth it as a treat.
- In the lobby lounge and bar some guests felt forgotten by the waiters, and one received the wrong drink without any attempt to put it right. These are exceptions, but they stand out against otherwise polished service.
Should you book it?
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is worth booking for travellers who want to stay beside the Brandenburg Gate and walk to the sights — but pick somewhere else if you want reasonably priced meals and drinks at the hotel.
Book it if you want
- Travellers who want to stay beside the Brandenburg Gate and walk to the sights
- Guests who enjoy classic grand-hotel service and a long, unhurried breakfast
Pick somewhere else if
- You want reasonably priced meals and drinks at the hotel
- You prefer a modern, minimalist design hotel
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin from the centre of Berlin?
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is 1.2 km from the centre of Berlin.
How do guests rate Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin?
On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 3,800 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin have?
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin offer?
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin offers indoor Swimming Pool, spa, fitness Centre, free Wifi, 2 Restaurants and bar.
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Unter den Linden 77, Mitte, 10117 Berlin, Germany