The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin is located in the heart of the city at Potsdamer Platz, neighboring Berlin’s largest inner city park “Tiergarten” and situated just a 7 minute walk to Brandenburg Gate. This superior 5-star hotel has won multiple awards and offers a unique setting in an contemporary style and the highest level of outstanding service. Richly designed and residential in feel, the 303 guest rooms and suites combine exquisite Art Deco design with contemporary touches and hand-selected furnishings recapture the essence of Berlin’s glamorous golden era. Guest can savor a variety of culinary experiences: POTS represents the modern German cuisine, while the elegant The Lounge pampers guests with quality teas and its own menu. The Curtain Club is one of the city’s top bars and complete the culinary ensemble the luxury hotel has to offer. To relax and unwind, an elegant wellness facility and the exclusive Club Lounge on the 10th floor welcome guests.

A Tribute to Berlin’s glamorous Golden Era

Berlin, March 2022 – The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin at Potsdamer Platz is a symbol of the change in the metropolis of Berlin and a tribute to the glamorous 1920s with all its international influences. The building’s architecture and interior design create a harmonious unit and represent a modern interpretation of the Art Deco style. Inspired by the golden era of German film, guests and visitors will endlessly discover design details with cinematic references. Unlike any other, the Grand Hotel at Potsdamer Platz combines the golden era of the 20s in Berlin with the vibrant life of present day and welcomes guests for a memorable experience and extraordinary memory-making.

The focal point of the grand hotel is the impressive lobby featuring a curved marble staircase. Here, guests are welcomed with the highest degree of personalised service from the staff at The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin. The foyer’s sparkling crystal chandeliers are reminders of the annual frenzy of camera flashes at the neighbouring Berlinale film festival. The dominant Art Deco style creates elegant effects, from the handcrafted furnishings to the intensive colour palettes.

Rooms and suites – exquisite colour tones ensure comfort and well-being

The redesigned rooms and suites of The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin offer a sense of arrival and being at home, while at the same time meeting all the demands and expectations of the modern traveller. The golden Berlin of the 1920s is evident in the design of the rooms and suites: geometric patterns and intersecting lines symbolise the historic significance of Potsdamer Platz as the former congested hub of Europe. Luxurious materials such as marble and brass come together in a minimalist, curvaceous design vocabulary. Lovingly placed accessories are tributes to the icon of Berlin film, Marlene Dietrich; for example, the mini-bar boasts a luggage-like look inspired by Dietrich’s song „I still have a suitcase in Berlin”. Exclusive artwork and select design elements in the style of the 20s harmonise with a colour palette dominated by champagne gold and chrome with discreet touches of grey and silver. Modern travellers will appreciate the convenience of touchscreen controls for all room electronics. Plug-in connections and charging units are built into the seating and the rooms also offers high-speed internet, a flatscreen television and wireless
LAN. An oversized tub in the bathroom, together with heated flooring and walls made of Portuguese and Italian marble ensure guests will experience a special feeling of well-being.

The Ritz-Carlton Penthouse on the 12th floor is a special „home away from home”. The Penthouse boasts 285 square metres, including three bedrooms, a bathroom with oversized tub and rain shower, a spacious living area with its own library and a fully-equipped kitchen, as well as a walk-in closet and built-in fitness station. A private entrance, separate lift and its own personal concierge service ensure top quality privacy. The second-largest suite on the 11th floor is particularly suited to state visits: The Ritz-Carlton Suite offers 205 square metres, featuring a luxurious living and eating area, a library, two bedrooms, a separate kitchen and a bathroom with integrated sauna. Special security standards apply to these suites, making them the ideal „home away from home”.

The Ritz-Carlton Club

For guests seeking a high level of intimacy, The Ritz-Carlton Club was designed to include 42 Club Level rooms and suites. The spacious Club Lounge boasts panorama windows offering a view over the city and indulges guests with a variable food and drink menu. Speciality coffees, soft drinks and workstations with computers are available round-the-clock. The hotel’s own Club Concierge attends to guests’ every wish and request.

POTS – Quality German specialties with a modern twist

The POTS impresses with its innovative culinary approach. The youthful and dynamic culinary team, under the direction of Chef de cuisine Christopher Kujanski serve up classics of German cuisine with a modern twist. Top quality products and specialties from the region are presented each evening by Host Lina Wendel and her team. Cosy seating alcoves and an open show kitchen reinforce the community nature of the shared evening meal. The wine list features close to 200 different mainly German wines.

The Lounge – an ideal meeting place in the heart of the hotel

The Lounge, located in the heart of The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, is the ideal place to see and be seen. The modern lounge in the grand hotel invites guests to linger and enjoy a relaxing business lunch, offering a wide range of drinks, specialty coffees, light snacks as well as meals for small and large appetites alike. Several times per week, skilled tea sommeliers serve a traditional afternoon tea with both savoury and sweet delicacies from the hotel’s very own patisserie and accompanied by live piano music. The centrepiece of The Lounge is a large, mirrored art installation; every evening at 6:00 pm, it converts from a picture of the sun to an image of the moon.

The Curtain Club

The Curtain Club is the perfect meeting place for connoisseurs. The Head of Bars and Lounges Alexander Affeldt and his team take their guests on a culinary journey through Berlin’s golden 20s. The bar menu reflects the international flair of the capital then as it does today and places a
special emphasis on fine champagne cocktails. Regular live music creates a relaxed atmosphere, which guests can also comfortably enjoy from the adjoining veranda with its stylized tree alley.

Secret Champagne Garden

Guests of the Berlin luxury hotel can enjoy champagne and other selected cocktails and drinks al fresco in the hidden high garden during the summer months. Among hydrangeas, butterfly lilacs and mallows, the posh hotel with Louis Roederer and Hendricks opened the Secret Champagne Garden on the third floor, overlooking the Tiergarten in the back. In addition to champagne classics from the traditional house of Louis Roederer and refreshing gin cocktails from the Hendricks brand, guests will find oysters and the Summer Afternoon Tea in four variations on the menu, which invites guests to enjoy balmy summer evenings with friends, business colleagues and family and to gaze at picturesque sunsets.

An Urban Retreat for Refuelling

The 400 square metre Wellness area offers guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin a pool, treatment room, Finnish sauna, steam sauna, a spacious relaxation area and a training room featuring state-of-the-art fitness equipment. The pool’s jetstream function means that even experienced swimmers don’t have to miss out on their favourite sport. Massages and cosmetic treatments are available on request. The Tiergarten park, situated immediately behind the hotel, offers an ideal setting for cycling or jogging in the open air. The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin offers a special service at the hotel entrance: every morning, fresh towels, mineral water, fruit and route suggestions are available for sports enthusiasts. In summer, the calm Neuer See in the Tiergarten park is an inviting place for a boat tour.

Modern Conference Rooms in the Heart of Berlin

The 1800 square metre conference area is an ideal location for conferences, seminars and meetings; it features a ballroom that can be subdivided (total area 910 square metres, ceiling height 5.5 metres) as well as seven additional event spaces. Centrally located close to the government district, embassies and several major companies, it also has excellent links to the transportation network, making these conference rooms a top choice for international and national business and events where attendees can appreciate the personalised Ritz-Carlton service.

In a Setting Steeped in History

Both the interior design of The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin and the Potsdamer Platz itself are characterised by numerous elements inspired by the important history of the capital city. The historic flair of the locale is also given by its proximity to the former Berlin Wall. East meets West at the Potsdamer Platz: on 12 November 1989, the first four parts of the 155 kilometre Wall were taken down at this historic site – a moment broadcast around the globe. Six original bricks from the Wall remain on display in front of the hotel on Potsdamer Platz. Because of its location on the Potsdamer Platz and excellent links to the transportation network, The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin is an ideal base for discovering the countless shops, restaurants and historic attractions the city has to offer.

About The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin has more than 303 guest rooms and suites and is located right next to the historic Potsdamer Platz. This superior 5-star hotel has won multiple awards and offers a unique setting in an Art Deco style and the highest level of outstanding service. POTS represents the modern German cuisine, while the elegant The Lounge pampers guests with quality teas and its own menu. The Curtain Club and the extravagant Fragrances are two of the city’s top bars and complete the culinary ensemble the luxury hotel has to offer. To relax and unwind, an elegant wellness facility and the exclusive Club Lounge welcome guests on the 10th floor. For more information, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/berlin.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Bethesda, MD, part of Marriott International, Inc., currently operates more than 100 hotels in 30 countries and territories. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.marriott.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR). The Ritz-Carlton is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.