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Germany is a rustic of high-quality towns strewn with dynamic structure and bewitching surroundings, peppered with fascinating half-timbered towns. Its capital, Berlin, is described via innovation, eco-friendliness, and herbal splendor. Ascend the glass dome of Reichstag for sweeping perspectives of the town. You’ll spot futuristic buildings like Bahn Tower sitting along struggle-surviving monuments like the iconic Brandenburg Gate – a centerpiece that now symbolizes the reunification of Germany after the infamous wall changed into knocked down. Explore this records-steeped town on foot, or hire a motorbike and enjoy the many biking paths that run via pristine parks and alongside the River Spree. In the south, Munich is understood for its distinctly Bavarian heritage. Head to Marienplatz to experience the heartbeat of the metropolis. Here, energetic beer gardens like Hofbräuhaus take a seat underneath enforcing medieval architecture, serving traditional German lager and plates piled high with bratwurst. Meanwhile, the likes of Hamburg and Cologne provide plenty greater in the way of classical track, pleasant art, and concrete appeal. In between all this, you’ll discover a significant, sprawling land of alpine terrain and historical, mythical forests. Hike thru hills and valleys inside the mythical Black Forest, paddle past hillside castles within the Rhine, or discover peace in a quiet town on the banks of Lake Constance. Accommodation options are adequate in Germany. Expect luxury resorts, sublime residences, and hip hostels inside the huge towns, and excellent log cabins within the geographical region.

Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

10/10Telegraph expert rating

Berlin’s most glamorous hotel address has hosted Michael Jackson and Her Majesty the Queen, among other luminaries. Overlooking the Brandenburg Gate, the hotel’s prestigious location is matched to top-notch facilities (a two-floor spa, several restaurants) and flawless service. Read expert review

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Bayerischer Hof

Bayerischer Hof

HotelMunich, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Munich famously steers a path between the modern and traditional, and few places better reflect this than the outstanding Bayerischer Hof. It dates back to 1841, and cherishes its history while recognising that visitors demand super-modern amenities. Read expert review

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Schlosshotel Kronberg

Schlosshotel Kronberg

HotelKronberg im Taunus, Hesse, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This place was once the private residence of a German empress (and the daughter of Queen Victoria). There is something very special about the Schlosshotel Kronberg, a magnificent-looking English-style country mansion complete with gothic exterior, sumptuous interiors and extraordinary historic resonance. Read expert review

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The Mandala Hotel

The Mandala Hotel

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

An oasis of zen-like serenity amidst the bustle of the city. This stylish five-star offers exclusive apartment-style suites, an innovative top-floor spa and double Michelin-starred dining right on Potsdamer Platz. It’s rounded out with a slick bar and highly polished service. Read expert review

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Louis C. Jacob

Louis C. Jacob

HotelHamburg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

An intimate and refined affair, the five-star Louis C. Jacob, a member of the Leading Hotels of The World, offers a blend of Belle Epoque stylings and modern amenities that include a Michelin-starred restaurant and highly attentive service. The out-of-town location adds to the general air of privacy and exclusivity. Read expert review

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Mandarin Oriental, Munich

Mandarin Oriental, Munich

HotelMunich, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Recent major renovations to the lobby and bar have further enhanced Mandarin Oriental, Munich’s appeal. It has long been renowned among both travellers and locals because of its rooftop terrace with swimming pool, and now more so with the opening of a superb Matsuhisa restaurant. Read expert review

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Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski

HotelMunich, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Although nowadays part of the Kempinski group, Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is one of Munich’s most historic hotels, originally opening in 1858 as a beacon of modernity (including the provision of hot water and gas lighting). It vies with the Bayerischer Hof for the title of the city’s most renowned high-end hotel. Read expert review

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Hotel Bachmair Weissach

Hotel Bachmair Weissach

HotelRottach-Egern, Lake Tegernsee, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Though dating back to 1862, this outstanding hotel took on its present guise when Korbinian Kohler bought it in 2010. A local ‘Tegernseer’, he modernised and expanded it to such a degree that it’s now a premier spa-hotel location in this part of the Alps. Read expert review

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Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt

Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt

HotelRottach-Egern, Bavaria, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

With a Michelin-starred chef, lakeside location and high-class rooms and suites, Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt is one of the best places in the Bavarian Alps to spend a holiday. Read expert review

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Hotel am Steinplatz

Hotel am Steinplatz

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This historic hotel, once the haunt of celebrities such as Vladimir Nabokov and Brigitte Bardot, combines a splendorous Art Nouveau structure with intimate, high-end service. The hotel offers a discreet but central location with an excellent restaurant and bar, and lovely rooftop spa. Read expert review

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Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa

Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa

HotelKarlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

The grande dame hotel of this upmarket resort is set in a leafy central spot with a seriously large spa, leafy gardens and three restaurants including Michelin-starred dining. Luxurious rooms and slick, professional service combine to make this a top choice for a special break. Read expert review

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Ameron Neckarvillen Boutique

Ameron Neckarvillen Boutique

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This 113-room boutique hotel is set in a series of interconnected turn-of-the-century villas conveniently situated in the centre of the city. It offers design-savvy rooms, a top-notch steak and seafood restaurant, and a sauna and gym. Read expert review

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Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

HotelHamburg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This historic and romantic hotel offers a prestigious central location, 156 refined guest rooms and suites, a slew of sophisticated public and dining areas, plus an expansive spa and fitness area. Service is crisp and professional. Read expert review

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The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin

The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This sumptuous five-star hotel on Potsdamer Platz has an enduring appeal for both business and leisure travellers. With plush, well-equipped rooms, a fantastic French-themed brasserie, an elegant bar and expansive wellness, it lacks for…well, pretty much nothing. Read expert review

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Sofitel Hamburg Alter Wall

Sofitel Hamburg Alter Wall

HotelHamburg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

One of Hamburg’s most dependable luxury hotels, the Sofitel Alter Wall offers a comprehensive experience, a surprisingly contemporary interior and high-standard designer rooms. A couple of restaurants, an indoor bar, a spa with a hammam and a pool and excellent service seal the deal. Read expert review

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Hotel Der Kleine Prinz

Hotel Der Kleine Prinz

HotelBaden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Scenes from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novella The Little Prince dance across the walls of this graceful Art Nouveau townhouse in central Baden-Baden. Here chandeliers cast flattering light on antique-filled rooms decorated with panache, and the restaurant puts French riffs on the finest regional ingredients. Read expert review

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Louis Hotel

Louis Hotel

HotelMunich, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

The Louis Hotel has made a big impression since opening in 2009 – it’s location at Munich’s Viktualienmarkt alone saw to that. Very much a design hotel, its high-class rooms, bars, rooftop terrace and excellent Japanese restaurant ensure its continuing popularity for a high-end stay. Read expert review

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Hotel Atlantic Kempinski

Hotel Atlantic Kempinski

HotelHamburg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This stately five-star is one of Hamburg’s finest grand hotels. With a stellar location overlooking the Alster Lake and a luxurious aesthetic throughout its 221 rooms and extensive public spaces, it also offers a spa with indoor pool, high-end restaurant and exemplary service. Read expert review

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PLUS Berlin

PLUS Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This Berlin outpost of the upscale PLUS hostel chain raises the bar with designer en-suite rooms and a wealth of facilities that include a buzzy bar and restaurant, a vast array of on-site activities, and even a pool and sauna. Staff are generous with their time and tips, too. Read expert review

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Hotel Belle Epoque

Hotel Belle Epoque

HotelBaden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

A belle époque beauty in a class of its own, this 19th-century villa sits in gardens close to Baden-Baden’s Lichtentaler Allee, world-class festival hall, casino and curative thermal baths. It shines more than a century on with its chandelier-lit interior, lavish rooms and region-driven cuisine. Read expert review

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Villa Stephanie at Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa

HotelBaden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

While part of the Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa stable that boasts an expertise in ‘wellness’ dating back as far as 1872, the historic Villa Stéphanie is very much her own person. A stand-alone grand dame dedicated to rejuvenating in luxury. Read expert review

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25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin

25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

West Berlin’s funky 25hours Hotel Bikini, located in a 1950s high-rise, has injected some youthful new energy into the area, thanks to the playful interiors of Werner Aisslinger, a buzzy rooftop bar and restaurant, and a neighbouring concept mall full of local and international boutiques. Read expert review

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Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof

Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof

HotelLeipzig, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This sumptuous five star, whose architectural history stretches back to 1909, is one of the most elegant hotels in Leipzig, located directly at the heart of the city. It oozes quality throughout, from the professionalism of the service to the comprehensive spa and in-house dining options. Read expert review

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Hotel Königshof

Hotel Königshof

HotelMunich, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Destroyed in the war, the Geisel family rebuilt Königshof in the 1950s in the modernist style of the period and it quickly garnered a reputation as one of the city’s grandest hotels. It is now recognised as home to one of Germany’s most renowned restaurants. Read expert review

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Riva

Riva

HotelKonstanz, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

The serene Lake Constance makes for a stunning backdrop to this contemporary design hotel, complete with sleek rooftop pool, spa and two Michelin-starred restaurant. It adds a high-end element to the historical town of Konstanz, a 15-minute lakeside walk away. Read expert review

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Hotel Furstenhof

Hotel Furstenhof

HotelLeipzig, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This historic hotel, built in the 18th century, blends five-star class with a surprisingly down-to-earth intimacy that’s bolstered by friendly but professional service. It houses an upscale restaurant, handsome atrium bar, a good-sized spa and pool, and high-quality rooms with top-notch amenities. Read expert review

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Patrick Hellmann Schlosshotel

Patrick Hellmann Schlosshotel

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This swish historic palace has been resurrected as a hotel under the guidance of German fashion designer Patrick Hellmann. Expect chic, contemporary rooms, a sleek bar, and a wealth of historic details and luxurious touches from the pool to the gardens. It’s finally ready to fulfill its five-star retreat potential. Read expert review

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INNSIDE Dresden

INNSIDE Dresden

HotelDresden, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This hotel in Dresden’s Baroque old town centre is outstanding. Stylish décor, and luxurious rooms which invite you to linger are underpinned by a fantastic location and absolutely top-notch service. There is simply no finer place to stay in Dresden. Read expert review

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SIDE Hotel

SIDE Hotel

HotelHamburg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Side is conveniently located near the charming inner Alster lake. The conspicuous 11-floor structure hosts 178 chic rooms kitted out by Milan designer-architect Matteo Thun and amenities that include a spacious spa and top-floor sky lounge. Read expert review

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Hotel Zoo Berlin

Hotel Zoo Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This historic hotel, situated right on the Ku’damm, mixes a contemporary, design-savvy aesthetic with splashes of decadent, Weimar-era nostalgia. Its sensual aesthetic and top-notch services (a great restaurant and bar, pus a rooftop terrace) makes it suitable for everyone from clubbers and couples to families. Read expert review

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Roomers

Roomers

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This dark and seductive hotel enjoys a superb location between the train station and the Main river, and offers 116 ultra-hip rooms and suites, a swanky (and popular) restaurant and bar, and a modern top-floor spa and fitness area. Service is as slick and efficient as the rest of the establishment. Read expert review

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Gorki Apartments

Gorki Apartments

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Located in one of the buzziest downtown areas, these swanky serviced apartments are surrounded by cool bars, indie shops and great restaurants. The toughest thing about staying here is deciding whether to wallow in the drop-dead gorgeous interiors or hire a Pelago bike and explore the city in style. Read expert review

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Generator Berlin Mitte

Generator Berlin Mitte

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

One of the city’s buzziest hostels. Generator offers an eye-catching industrial-chic design, a swathe of amenities that span a cool bar and café, and a pleasant courtyard, and contemporary, comfortable rooms and dorms. The Mitte location is also convenient and staff are young, international and friendly. Read expert review

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Fraser Suites Hamburg

Fraser Suites Hamburg

HotelHamburg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This luxurious hotel, set inside a former tax office HQ, has handsome architecture inside and out. In addition to apartment-style rooms (some with river views), there’s also a sauna and gym and an elegant restaurant and bar. The location and service are both excellent. Read expert review

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Waldorf Astoria Berlin

Waldorf Astoria Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This classic Berlin hotel, in the city’s upmarket City West district, more than earns each of its five stars for its convenient location and excellent service. Elegant and sophisticated, the interiors seamlessly blend classic Art Deco and contemporary touches, while the warm and welcoming staff are eager and obliging. Read expert review

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art’otel berlin mitte

art’otel berlin mitte

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This plush hotel enjoys a central yet quiet location. Themed around the work of German artist Georg Baselitz, its well-appointed interior is stylish as well as arty, and amenities extend to a hip restaurant and cocktail bar set inside an adjacent and interconnected 17th-century building. Read expert review

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Der Zauberlehrling

Der Zauberlehrling

HotelStuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

The owners of this one-of-a-kind hotel in the medieval Bohnenviertel district have created stunning, individually-themed rooms that are funky and romantic without sacrificing functionality. What’s more, the intimate restaurant serves an outstanding menu of flavoursome modern cuisine. Read expert review

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Schloss Elmau

Schloss Elmau

HotelBavaria, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Schloss Elmau’s heavyweight history and politically charged sleepovers date back to the 1950s, but its most recent group party, June’s G7 summit, has put this storybook castle back on the map. A cultural retreat, there is a concert hall, spa and scenery to make your spirits soar. If it’s good enough for Obama… Read expert review

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Platzl Hotel

Platzl Hotel

HotelMunich, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

The Platzl Hotel is one of a kind in the Munich hotel landscape. It joyfully plays on its long history and Bavarian identity but in recent years has also developed into a high-class, modern hotel. It has a fantastic restaurant and traditional Wirtshaus (restaurant-pub). Read expert review

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The Fontenay

The Fontenay

HotelHamburg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This architecturally flamboyant hotel is also elegant and historical. Its lakeside location is a major part of its charm, but there are also decadent rooms, excellent dining and a fabulous spa with an infinity pool. Read expert review

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg

HotelHamburg, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Though it may resemble a towering brutalist monolith from the outside, Hamburg’s Radisson Blu has a pleasantly contemporary interior and impressively comprehensive amenities. Rooms are just the right side of stylish and there’s a restaurant, bar and spa. Read expert review

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Orania.Berlin

Orania.Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This refined boutique bolthole is located in the edgier environs of eastern Kreuzberg. It offers excellent access to that district’s vibrant bar, restaurant and gallery scene, although with a dapper music-themed bar and top-notch restaurant in-house, you’ll want to spend at least one evening in. Read expert review

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Soho House Berlin

Soho House Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Soho House Berlin is a stylish world unto itself, offering decadent interiors, excellent drinking and dining and a rooftop pool. Close to Alexanderplatz and Mitte, it’s conveniently central, and an ideal destination accommodation for those who enjoy fine design and an air of hip exclusivity. Read expert review

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Villa Kennedy

Villa Kennedy

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This refined five-star retreat is set inside a luxurious villa that dates back to 1901. Located in quiet, well-heeled Sachsenhausen district, it offers elegant, supremely comfortable rooms, an award-winning restaurant and bar, a comprehensive spa — and quintessential Rocco Forte service. Read expert review

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arcona LIVING BACH14

arcona LIVING BACH14

HotelLeipzig, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Arcona LIVING BACH14 is an excellent boutique apartment hotel in Leipzig. Stylish, contemporary apartments have plenty of character, and hands down the best location of any accommodation in Leipzig. Read expert review

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The Westin Grand Berlin

The Westin Grand Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Located on one of the city’s most sophisticated streets (Friedrichstrasse), the Westin Grand offers classic five-star comforts and decor, a bevy of services and an ensemble of fine dining and drinking options — not to mention an expansive spa and lovely winter garden. Read expert review

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Vienna House QF Dresden

Vienna House QF Dresden

HotelDresden, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

Vienna House QF Dresden is a luxurious, modern five-star hotel with an unbeatable location in the centre of the Dresden’s magnificent old town. With its spacious guestrooms and elegant design, it makes an excellent base from which to explore this historic city on the banks of the River Elbe. Read expert review

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Jumeirah Frankfurt

Jumeirah Frankfurt

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This centrally located, high-tech skyscraper hotel sets new standards for corporate-luxe hotels, with excellent service that aims to go beyond five star, luxurious decor set alongside bold artworks and an enviable spread of amenities that includes two restaurants, a bar and an attractive spa. Read expert review

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25hours Hotel The Trip

25hours Hotel The Trip

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This typically youthful 25hours hotel has all the trademarks of the brand: a funky, design-savvy interior, comfortable rooms with plenty of quirky décor and mod-cons, and a very swish in-house restaurant. It also offers a very good central location, friendly service, plus a roof terrace with an outdoor gym. Read expert review

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Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt Gravenbruch

Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt Gravenbruch

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

9/10Telegraph expert rating

This historic hotel, once a private country estate popular with the local aristocracy, remains a distinguished residence for 21st-century travellers. It offers an aura of refined exclusivity as well as luxurious rooms, a comprehensive spa, and a slew of in-house dining and drinking options. Read expert review

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AMANO Home

AMANO Home

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

AMANO Home offers apartment suites rather than hotel rooms. Services are limited to a reception desk but the location is conveniently central and the slickly-designed apartments come with fully-equipped kitchens. Read expert review

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von Deska Townhouses

von Deska Townhouses

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

These refined apartments, spread across two townhouses, serve as luxurious homes-from-home. they’re located in the idyllic area of Harvestehude (a 15-20 minute U-Bahn trip into town) and surrounded with green parks and quiet streets. Alster lake is a short stroll away. Staff are professional and friendly. Read expert review

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pentahotel Leipzig

pentahotel Leipzig

HotelLeipzig, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

The centrally-located pentahotel is one of the buzzier hotels in Leipzig; a casual but cool all-rounder. The large open-plan ground floor includes a reception area, a couple of pool tables, a games console area, restaurant and bar. Rooms are colourful and comfortable and staff are friendly. Read expert review

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Hotel de Rome

Hotel de Rome

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Converted from a grand 19th-century bank, this Rocco Forte property enjoys a glamorous location on Unter den Linden’s historic Bebelplatz. The interior combines original architectural features with impressive contemporary flair, and restrained but luxurious rooms, a classy restaurant and bar, and a refined spa. Read expert review

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Grandhotel Hessischer Hof

Grandhotel Hessischer Hof

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Owned by the family foundation of the landgraves and princes of Hesse, the Hessischer Hof is one of the city’s more opulent five stars. Its location next to the Messe Frankfurt makes it great for business stays, though the luxurious rooms, stately restaurant and award-winning bar are ideal for leisure guests too. Read expert review

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Monbijou Hotel

Monbijou Hotel

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This intimate boutique hotel enjoys a wonderfully central location, a welcoming (even romantic) aesthetic, friendly service and an impressive array of on-site amenities that span a bar, lounge, roof terrace and small fitness area. Read expert review

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25hours Hotel Altes Hafenamt

25hours Hotel Altes Hafenamt

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Situated on the edge of the HafenCity development comes another funky offering from the 25hours chain. Set inside an historic red-brick building, it offers 49 stylish rooms, a buzzy restaurant and bar, and easy access to the harbour area as well as the main city-centre. Read expert review

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Hotel Oderberger

Hotel Oderberger

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This hotel occupies a beautiful listed bathhouse that dates back to the 19th century. As well as the 20-metre pool, open to the public as well as to hotel guests, it offers 70 lovely rooms, a decent restaurant and a great location in Berlin’s laid-back Prenzlauer Berg district. Read expert review

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The Westin Grand Frankfurt

The Westin Grand Frankfurt

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This elegant and cosmopolitan hotel offers stylish, well-appointed rooms, a swanky bar and several restaurants, plus a swimming pool and fitness centre. High-quality service and an excellent location in the commercial centre of Frankfurt make it a refined all-rounder. Read expert review

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Lindenberg Lindley

Lindenberg Lindley

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

One of the newest hotspots in Frankfurt’s rapidly gentrifying Ostend neighbourhood, the Lindley goes beyond the usual hotel format to offer a unique mix of co-living and community spaces, alongside a buzzy vegetarian restaurant and slick bar. Read expert review

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Excelsior Hotel Ernst

HotelCologne, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This classic five-star hotel, located next to Cologne Cathedral and the city’s main train station, has maintained high standards since 1863. Read expert review

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Reichshof Hamburg

Reichshof Hamburg

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This historic hotel offers some seriously splashy five-star flair. Its 278 rooms and suites are comfortable and modern, while the restaurant and associated bar offer Art Deco nostalgia. There’s a health and spa area on-site too. Read expert review

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Libertine Lindenberg

Libertine Lindenberg

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

The Libertine is set in the elegant environs of Sachsenhausen on the southern side of the Main river. It’s a funky boutique hotel with an emphasis on community spaces and welcoming service. As well as cute, eccentric rooms, there’s a small café where breakfast is served, a fitness room and a recording studio. Read expert review

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Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten

Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten

HotelStuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This modern five-star hotel is a welcoming and luxurious place to stay, with a refreshingly informal vibe and a peaceful spot overlooking the Stuttgart’s main park. This city centre location makes it convenient for all the major sights. Read expert review

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Sofitel Opera

Sofitel Opera

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This swish five star, located next door to the city’s grand opera house, offers not only a conveniently central location, but a comprehensive spa, a very decent French-inspired restaurant, and highly comfortable rooms. Read expert review

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Roomers Munich

Roomers Munich

HotelMunich, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

All three Roomers hotels are individually designed, though they share a sophisticated outlook to set them apart from each other and other hotels. Joining Frankfurt and Baden-Baden is Munich, which stands out with its high-design style, terrific staff and outstanding restaurant. Read expert review

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Mövenpick Hotel Hamburg

Mövenpick Hotel Hamburg

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This idiosyncratic four-star from Swiss hotel brand Mövenpick is set inside an historic water tower in the pleasant and trendy Sternschanzenpark area, and blends upscale charm with a contemporary edge. The 226 rooms are agreeably chic and, and there’s a restaurant, bar and sauna area on site too. Read expert review

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Grand Hostel Classic

Grand Hostel Classic

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This upbeat, award-winning Kreuzberg hostel occupies an attractive historic building, and offers rooms that are more spacious and elegant than the average backpacker hostels. There’s a lounge/bar and restaurant on site, and staff are young, friendly and international. Read expert review

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Park Hyatt Hamburg

Park Hyatt Hamburg

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Tucked discreetly inside the historic Art Nouveau Levantehaus on Hamburg’s most famous shopping street Mönckebergstraße, the five-star Park Hyatt combines old-world hospitality with deft 21st-century touches and professional service. A reliable bet for visitors, families and business travellers alike. Read expert review

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Hamburg Marriott Hotel

Hamburg Marriott Hotel

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Hamburg’s Marriott Hotel offers a surprisingly funky interior, stylish and comfortable rooms, and a very popular bar with a lovely terrace, a decent restaurant and a light-filled swimming area and spa. Service is high quality and the location is excellent. Read expert review

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Grand Hyatt Berlin

Grand Hyatt Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This Berlin classic — the first Grand Hyatt in Europe and one of the official press venues of the Berlinale — is located right on Potsdamer Platz. A series of refurbishments has kept the interior style thoroughly up to date, and in-house amenities span three restaurants, and a rooftop spa and pool. Read expert review

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Sofitel Munich Bayerpost

Sofitel Munich Bayerpost

HotelMunich, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This 400-plus-room high-end hotel offers a lot, including historic and modern architecture, a very good restaurant and well-designed modern rooms. The Oktoberfest’s Theresienwiese station is one U-Bahn stop away – to avoid the proverbial sardine-like trains and platforms, it’s a much more pleasant 10-minute walk. Read expert review

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SO/ Berlin Das Stue

SO/ Berlin Das Stue

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This swish five-star, recently taken over by Sofitel’s hip SO/ brand, mixes a warm and sophisticated interior design with a contemporary hospitality concept. There’s Michelin-starred cuisine, a Susanne Kaufmann spa, and the Berlin Zoo, Tiergarten park and the Landwehr Canal are right on the doorstep. Read expert review

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Roomers Baden-Baden

Roomers Baden-Baden

HotelBaden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

A hotel that has, at a sweep, changed the character of Baden Baden from faded to funky. Stylish, upmarket, professionally run and boasting friendly staff, this is arguably the German spa town’s top hotel. Read expert review

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Le Méridien Munich

Le Méridien Munich

HotelMunich, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Le Méridien Munich is a stylish, mid-sized hotel presence in the city, with 381 rooms across nine floors. Art plays a big part inside the building, while it manages to balance innovative design concepts within its role as an upmarket, quality-driven hotel. Read expert review

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Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Michel

Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Michel

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This Adina Apartment Hotel is one of two in Hamburg. This one is located within the ‘Michel’ area of the Neustadt, and has spacious, stylish and well-equipped rooms, plus an on-site restaurant and bar. A pool and gym help make it an attractive and affordable option for longer stays. It’s popular with families, too. Read expert review

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Sofitel Berlin Kurfurstendamm

Sofitel Berlin Kurfurstendamm

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

A dash of French panache on Berlin’s bustling Ku’damm, the five-star Sofitel blends an excellent location in the heart of West Berlin with impressive Art Deco architecture, extra-spacious rooms, an upmarket restaurant and a chic designer bar. There are also some funky suites and staff are smart and professional. Read expert review

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Tortue Hamburg

Tortue Hamburg

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This design-savvy boutique hotel offers a highly convenient central location, small but dapper rooms and a couple of top-notch restaurants. There’s no spa but there is a tiny fitness area, and the service is friendly, welcoming and professional throughout. Read expert review

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Titanic Chaussee Berlin

Titanic Chaussee Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This upscale four-star provides a comfortable and comprehensive experience in a convenient location close to Berlin’s center. Amenities extend to a dapper lobby bar and restaurant, a boutique patisserie and an excellent gym and spa area with a large indoor pool. Rooms are chic, modern, and comfortable. Read expert review

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nhow Berlin

nhow Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Billed as Europe’s first ‘music hotel’, the nhow Berlin boasts an eye-popping design, a hip restaurant and bar, a fantastic terrace that overlooks the Spree, an art gallery and a spa. Oh, and you can hire an electric guitar or DJ booth directly to your room. Read expert review

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Crowne Plaza Berlin - Potsdamer Platz

Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This spacious hotel occupies a large and distinctive former post office, built in 1934 and situated a 10-minute walk from Potsdamer Platz. It’s a decent all-rounder, offering swish and spacious rooms, warm service, an above-average restaurant and bar, plus a small spa and fitness area. Read expert review

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Regent Berlin

Regent Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

From the marble-clad lobby to the royally furnished rooms, this classy and classic hotel oozes five-star luxury. It’s located right next to the handsome Gendarmenmarkt square and offers a comprehensive spa, Belle Epoque-style restaurant, and a dapper cocktail bar among its sophisticated allures. Read expert review

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The Weinmeister

The Weinmeister

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Satisfyingly swish but without a hefty price tag, this boutique hotel in central Berlin offers a small spa, comfortable rooms and a decent bar. It lies in excellent proximity to the boutiques and galleries of downtown Mitte, making it an attractive place to stay for fashionistas, designers and creative professionals. Read expert review

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Berlin Marriott Hotel

Berlin Marriott Hotel

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This particular Marriott is a surprisingly slick option in the heart of Berlin. Not only does it offer contemporary décor and state-of-the-art amenities, but there’s also a classy steak restaurant, a hot dog and craft beer diner, and a spacious wellness area (with pool) and gym. Read expert review

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Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt

Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This new Adina, which opened in 2017, transforms the brand’s usual aesthetic into a much more chic experience. The family-centered amenities are still here (pool, spa), but the décor and design is swankier, and the restaurant and bar are more contemporary. The location and service are also very good. Read expert review

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Victor's Residenz-Hotel Leipzig

Victor’s Residenz-Hotel Leipzig

HotelLeipzig, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Located right next to Leipzig’s main train station and within walking distance of most city sights, this charming four-star hotel couldn’t be better located. It also offers top-notch service, comfortable and elegant rooms and a good restaurant to boot. Read expert review

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Book Hotel Leipzig

Book Hotel Leipzig

HotelLeipzig, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

The Book Hotel is an outstanding boutique hotel in Leipzig, with plenty of character, a great location and very comfortable rooms. It’s stylish, modern, welcoming, and very good value, making it a perfect base for exploring the city of books, Bach, Mendelssohn, and the Peaceful Revolution. Read expert review

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GINN Hotel

GINN Hotel

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This environmentally-conscious hotel offers dark and seductive rooms, a top-notch restaurant specializing in seafood and veggie dishes, and a bar serving great cocktails. The decent location, right next to Hamburg’s historic fish market, is another bonus. Read expert review

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The Westin Hotel Leipzig

The Westin Hotel Leipzig

HotelLeipzig, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This towering four-star is a great all-rounder in Leipzig. As well as a central location, it has more than 400 comfortable rooms and suites, a slew of drinking and dining options (including a two Michelin-starred restaurant) and a swanky spa and fitness area. Read expert review

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Louisa's Place

Louisa’s Place

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This intimate boutique hotel offers apartment-style suites that come with generous amounts of space, high-quality furnishings and fitted kitchens. The great location, close to Ku’damm, means there are cultural, retail and culinary options all around, and there is a decent restaurant and pleasant spa on-site. Read expert review

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Renaissance Hamburg Hotel

Renaissance Hamburg Hotel

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This buzzy yet classic hotel occupies a handsome heritage building from the early 20th century and is slap-bang in the middle of Hamburg’s commercial shopping and leisure district. The rooms are smart and modern, and there’s a pleasant open-plan lobby and bar with street-facing windows and a good seafood restaurant. Read expert review

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Hilton Frankfurt City Centre

Hilton Frankfurt City Centre

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This Frankfurt Hilton has 342 rooms that are contemporary and comfortable, and the public areas – including the restaurant and bar – are stylish. There’s also access to a pool and spa, and the location is conveniently central. Read expert review

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Fregehaus Hotel

Fregehaus Hotel

HotelLeipzig, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Tucked inside an 18th-century cobbled courtyard, this intimate boutique hotel is big on personality, charm, and style. It offers highly personalized service, rooms, and public areas that are dotted with a mix of chic and antique, and a conveniently central location in the middle of Leipzig. Read expert review

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Hilton Berlin

Hilton Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This plush five-star hotel on Berlin’s elegant Gendarmenmarkt offers a central location and comfortable, contemporary rooms. There’s a spa with a sizeable pool, a couple of restaurants (plus an expansive executive lounge), and the service is generally very good. Read expert review

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AMANO Grand Central

AMANO Grand Central

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Located right across the road from Berlin’s main train station (Hauptbahnhof), this design-savvy hotel is not only conveniently located for guests arriving by rail but a solid choice for anyone looking for smart, spacious rooms and convenient amenities like a breezy bistro and slick cocktail bar. Read expert review

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Provocateur Berlin

Provocateur Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This recently-opened West Berlin boutique bolthole offers a flamboyant and seductive interior by Israeli hotshot Saar Zafrir, a fabulous Asian-themed restaurant by celebrated local chef Duc Ngo, and a glamorous bar that’s buzzing at weekends. Service is classy and welcoming. Read expert review

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Empire Riverside Hotel

Empire Riverside Hotel

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Towering above the Elbe, this 20-story hotel—designed by David Chipperfield—offers a great location between Hamburg’s harbor and the St Pauli district, a stylish restaurant named Waterkant (also designed by Chipperfield), plus a small spa area and top-floor bar with sweeping views. Read expert review

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Michelberger Hotel

Michelberger Hotel

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

The Michelberger yells youthful creativity. It has a buzzy bar and a courtyard for concerts, both popular in their own right, one of the best restaurants in the neighborhood, plus a range of funky, idiosyncratic rooms to choose from. It’s also close to Friedrichshain’s infamous nightlife. Read expert review

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Anna Hotel

Anna Hotel

HotelMunich, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

From the moment guests enter Munich’s Anna Hotel, it’s clear that this is a self-consciously ‘design’ destination. Optimally located in the city center, the predominantly white décor complemented by the odd burst of colored light is repeated throughout. Read expert review

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Titanic Gendarmenmarkt Berlin

Titanic Gendarmenmarkt Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

As well as a fabulously central location, right next to Berlin’s prestigious Gendarmenmarkt, this luxury hotel offers design-savvy rooms, a top-notch steakhouse, and a stylish bar, as well as a sumptuous spa (with a Turkish hammam) and a very good service. Read expert review

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The Westin Hamburg

The Westin Hamburg

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

The Westin Hamburg, set inside the upper section of the Elbphilharmonie, offers the usual upscale comforts associated with the brand as well as some additional cultural appeal. A location close to the HafenCity and Speicherstadt is convenient, and the hotel offers a decent restaurant and spa too. Read expert review

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KPM Hotel & Residences

KPM Hotel & Residences

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This swanky hotel, opened by Germany’s most renowned royal porcelain manufacturer, eschews tradition for a surprisingly chic aesthetic throughout the rooms and public areas, which include a decent Asian restaurant and a small gym and sauna. Read expert review

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The Circus Hotel

The Circus Hotel

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This eco-friendly hotel offers highly comfortable rooms, an eye-catching design aesthetic, and very upbeat and popular public areas, including a decent restaurant and bar. The location on bustling Rosenthaler Platz puts you right in the middle of the action, and the service is especially friendly and attentive. Read expert review

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Hotel Hafen Hamburg

Hotel Hafen Hamburg

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

The four-star Hotel Hafen Hamberg is a veritable institution in the city. It’s perched attractively above the Landungsbrücken and offers 380 rooms, an array of eating and drinking spaces, and a convenient location for exploring the harbor, St Pauli, and the rest of the inner city. Read expert review

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Mövenpick Hotel Berlin

Mövenpick Hotel Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This modern four-star, set inside a historic factory building once owned and operated by Siemens, enjoys a great location near Potsdamer Platz. Its 243 rooms and suites are well appointed, and guests get access to a high-quality restaurant, a pleasant bar, a gym, and a sauna. Read expert review

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Le Méridien Hamburg

Le Méridien Hamburg

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

Situated on a tranquil strip overlooking the photo-perfect Alster Lake, this upscale, 275-room hotel boasts magnificent views and a whimsical take on maritime design. Though immediate surroundings are decidedly on the silent side, the buzzy St Georg district is around the corner. Read expert review

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Hotel-Pension Bregenz

Hotel-Pension Bregenz

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This family-run bed and breakfast is big on character and service. It offers a very good west Berlin location on a quiet street near the famous Kurfürstendamm, a charming interior that mixes the old-fashioned and the contemporary, and spacious, comfortable rooms for very good prices. Read expert review

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Grimm's Hotel am Potsdamer Platz

Grimm’s Hotel am Potsdamer Platz

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This stylish and welcoming hotel, a new build that opened in 2015, offers a good location close to Potsdamer Platz and right next to the spacious Gleisdreieck park. It offers an upbeat, well-designed interior, a ground-floor restaurant, and a rooftop sauna and fitness center. Read expert review

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Henri Hotel

Henri Hotel

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

The Henri is owned by the same company behind the stately Louis C. Jacob hotel. Markedly different from its sister property, it offers 65 stylish and highly comfortable rooms and suites in a central location, a rooftop spa with great views, plus warm and professional service. Read expert review

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Hotel München Palace

Hotel München Palace

HotelMunich, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This upscale five-star boutique is located in the refined quarter of Bogenhausen. It’s family-run and personally managed, and offers a contemporary yet classical style throughout, from its luxurious rooms and elegant restaurant to the wood-paneled bar and peaceful garden. Read expert review

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NH Collection Frankfurt City

NH Collection Frankfurt City

HotelFrankfurt, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This stylish and welcoming hotel, by Spanish company NH Hotel Group, has a great central location, professional service, and a colorful, upbeat interior. Amenities include a first-floor restaurant and bar, plus a fitness room, sauna, and steam bath for relaxation. Read expert review

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H’Otello / B’01 München

H’Otello / B’01 München

HotelMunich, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

The H’Otello concept began in the noughties with a design hotel near Munich’s Sendlinger Tor. Now, with three in Munich, one in Berlin and a 2017 opening in Cologne, it is a time of careful growth. This is the impressive flagship. Read expert review

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Hotel Opéra

Hotel Opéra

HotelMunich, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

One of the city’s most refined boutique boltholes. The intimate Hotel Opera blends a sophisticated and stylish interior with an emphasis on personalized service. Rooms are idiosyncratically decorated but all impressive in their own way, and there’s a charming Italian-esque garden and two associated restaurants. Read expert review

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Henri Hotel

Henri Hotel

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This recently opened hotel just off West Berlin’s famous Kurfüstendamm boulevard is set inside a characterful historic building. Its savvy mix of modern and retro aesthetics gives it a quirky ‘Wes Anderson’-style charm. Read expert review

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Hommage à Magritte

Hommage à Magritte

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

The family-run Hommage à Magritte is an intimate bolthole in an elegant West Berlin location. It offers 17 individually decorated rooms, a relaxed and intimate atmosphere with an emphasis on personalised service, and a charming breakfast room with a street-facing veranda. Read expert review

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The Mandala Suites Hotel

The Mandala Suites Hotel

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This sister property of the Mandala Hotel offers 80 luxury apartments right in the center of the city, just a stone’s throw from Checkpoint Charlie. Facilities include a sixth-floor gym and spa as well as a delicious breakfast with sweeping views over Potsdamer Platz and beyond. Read expert review

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Mercure Hotel Berlin Wittenbergplatz

Mercure Hotel Berlin Wittenbergplatz

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This vibrant four-star – which overlooks West Berlin’s stately Wittenbergplatz – injects some fashion-savvy hipness into the predictable chain hotel aesthetic. As well as standing check-in desks, showy ground-floor public spaces, and colorful rooms, it has a pleasant bar and decent service. Read expert review

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The Madison Hotel

The Madison Hotel

HotelHamburg, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This upscale four-star hotel started life as a boarding house but has been transformed into a dapper New York-inspired apartment hotel. Rooms come fully equipped with kitchenettes and a mix of designer furnishings, and there’s a small bar and pleasant restaurant with a sun terrace. Read expert review

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Vienna House Andel's Berlin

Vienna House Andel’s Berlin

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This four-star conference hotel offers stylish rooms, a generous spa, and a Michelin-starred restaurant and bar that both have peerless views across the city. Service is friendly yet professional, and while it may not be the most centrally-located hotel in Berlin, it’s central enough for most needs. Read expert review

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Hotel the YARD

Hotel the YARD

HotelBerlin, Germany

8/10Telegraph expert rating

This funky hotel offers rooms and public spaces designed in minimal ’boutique’ style, as well as an on-site bistro and restaurant. The buzzier parts of Kreuzberg are nearby, the service is friendly, and a spa and pool are planned to open in the near future. Read expert review

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