Four Seasons Announces Highly Anticipated Opening in Germany with Luxury Hotel in Berlin

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the highly anticipated opening of a new luxury property in Berlin, Germany, marking the brand’s return to the city after 20 years

Key Highlights
- Property: Transformation of the historic Hotel de Rome in Berlin’s Mitte district.
- Opening Timeline: Reopening as Four Seasons Hotel Berlin in late 2027 after large-scale renovations.
- Design: Blend of timeless and modern aesthetics, led by renowned architectural firm Humbert & Poyet.
- Rooms & Facilities:
- ~140 guest rooms and suites.
- Three distinctive restaurants and bars, including a rooftop terrace overlooking Berlin.
- Spa and fitness facilities located in what was once a jewel vault.
- Over 1,000 square meters of reimagined event space.

Location & Heritage
- Situated in Bebelplatz, surrounded by cobblestone streets and cultural landmarks.
- Walking distance to St. Hedwig’s Cathedral, Unter den Linden State Opera, Brandenburg Gate, Gendarmenmarkt, and Museum Island (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Originally built in the late 1800s as the Dresdner Bank headquarters, converted into a hotel in 2006.

Leadership
- General Manager: Christian Poda, a Berlin native with 26 years at Four Seasons, most recently overseeing properties in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Partnership
- Developed in collaboration with Gruppo Statuto, a prominent European luxury hotel developer.
- Builds on successful projects together in Italy, including San Domenico Palace (Taormina), Four Seasons Hotel Milano, and the upcoming Danieli, Venice.

Significance
- Strengthens Four Seasons’ presence in Europe, adding Berlin to its portfolio of 135 hotels and resorts across 47 countries.
- Reflects growing demand for heritage-rich, design-forward luxury experiences in major cultural capitals.