Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 3 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski is about being in the middle of baroque Dresden. The palace stands right next to the Residenzschloss, the Zwinger is across the way and the Semperoper and the Frauenkirche are a short walk off, so the Altstadt is yours from the front door. Guests talk most about the location, the beauty of the building and a friendly, attentive team, and the 2024 renovation shows in rooms they describe as spotless, modern and very comfortable. A pool, sauna and spa treatments make it easy to unwind after a day of sightseeing. The criticisms are few. Food is where opinions diverge: breakfast wins plenty of praise, but some guests expected more of it and of the restaurants. On a hot summer day the air conditioning may not keep up, and drivers should check arrival details ahead. Couples and culture lovers who want Dresden's sights on the doorstep will find it hard to fault; diners in search of a destination restaurant should plan to eat out.
What Guests Loved
- The location is what guests praise most: the Residenzschloss is opposite, the Zwinger and the Semperoper are a few steps away, and the rest of the Altstadt is just around the corner.
- Guests describe the palace as elegant, charming and tasteful, a grand hotel in the classic sense, and several say the building itself is a reason to stay here.
Things to Consider
- Most guests are happy with breakfast, but a few found it good rather than special for a hotel of this level, and one returning guest found the food in the restaurants average.
- One guest found the air conditioning not strong enough to keep the room cool on a hot summer day.
Should you book it?
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski is worth booking for culture lovers who want the Zwinger and Semperoper on the doorstep — but pick somewhere else if you want a celebrated restaurant in the hotel.
Book it if you want
- Culture lovers who want the Zwinger and Semperoper on the doorstep
- Couples looking for a grand hotel with a spa in the Altstadt
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a celebrated restaurant in the hotel
- You are sensitive to heat and travel in high summer
Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski?
On Booking.com it scores 9.3/10 from 1,966 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski have?
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski offer?
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski offers indoor Pool, sauna, spa, fitness Centre, restaurant and bar.
Weather & sea temperature — Dresden
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Taschenberg 3, Altstadt, 01067 Dresden, Germany