In "Germany's premier location"next to the Brandenburg Gatethis 1907 limestone edifice counts Emperor Wilhelm II and Greta Garbo among past guests. Golden ceilings and a stained glass dome cover the lobby; even the simplest rooms have "limestone bathrooms and wood paneling." Staff "pay attention to detail: At breakfast, I picked up the Herald Tribune. The next morning, that day's edition was outside my door."
(382 rooms)
Also featured on the: Gold List for 2005, Gold List for 2006, Gold List for 2007, Gold List for 2008, Gold List for 2009, Gold List for 2011