Our History – Hotel Palace Berlin
1968: The Hotel Palace Berlin opens its doors on May 28th with 188 rooms and 264 beds. Karl Heinz Pepper and big names from politics, business and culture appear at the opening ceremony. In addition to the rooms and suites, the new hotel offers party and banquet halls, a restaurant, a grill restaurant and a cocktail bar.
The Palace is integrated into the Europa Center », which was also initiated by Karl Heinz Pepper and which was Europe's first shopping mall in 1965. The shopping center, including the hotel, is based on the American model.
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1988: The Hotel Palace Berlin expands: twenty years after its opening, the hotel is supplemented by the west wing with another 102 rooms.
1992/93: Berlin is becoming more and more popular as a travel destination, the Palace reacts: three more floors are built on the existing six floors of the main building. The most luxurious suites in the house, such as the Royal Suite with 240m², are being built on the 9th floor.
1998: 30 years of Hotel Palace Berlin and the capital is becoming more and more interesting for the conference and event market: salons for meetings and events are built on the first floor.
2002: Relaxation for body and mind: The 800m² Palace Spa & Fitness Berlin » opens. Today, in addition to a pool and a refreshing whirlpool, it houses three saunas, a relaxation room, an ice grotto and a fitness room.
2003/4: The event area is expanded. One of the new features is the ballroom with a ceiling height of 5 meters. 17 rooms on 2,600 sqm for events from 2 to 1,000 people are available today.
Modern elegance meets timeless tradition
For our guests we continuously invest in the future. An overview of our modernisation projects.
2012: The Club Floor – Exclusivity at its finest
With the modernisation of the 7th and 8th floors, the Club Floor emerges – an exclusive retreat for discerning guests. At its heart is the Club Lounge, where our guests can work in concentrated focus or escape the hustle and bustle of the city, all while enjoying a breathtaking view over the Zoological Garden to the golden Victory Column. The culinary offering features hand-selected pâtisserie specialities, beverages and exquisite finger food.
2015: A new radiance for rooms and suites
Following this monumental project, around 100 rooms on the third to fifth floors of the main building shine in renewed splendour.
2017: Time for innovation
On the first event floor, the modern conference rooms Zoo I and II, as well as a spacious, bright foyer, are created – ideal for inspiring meetings and events.
2018: A jubilee and culinary highlights
Hotel Palace Berlin celebrates its 50th anniversary – an occasion marked by two special openings: In June, the innovative restaurant beef45 opens its doors. From September, the new House of Gin moves into its premises, delighting guests with its unique concept. With over 150 gin varieties from around the world and signature cocktails, the bar invites guests on a culinary journey of discovery. Alongside classic gins and creative gin & tonic tastings, the bar regularly hosts popular DJs.
2019/20: The West Wing – Redefining Business Premium
The West Wing is gutted and redesigned – a true effort that not even the pandemic can stop us from completing. The reward: over 100 Business Premium rooms feature state-of-the-art amenities and stylish design that impress and inspire ever since.
2022/23: A new look for the lobby and entrance area
The entrance area is redesigned and now welcomes our guests with a light-flooded, inviting design.
2024: The Food Court – A breakfast experience like no other
Bon Dia becomes The Food Court – a modern breakfast restaurant, popular with our internal and external guests, that delights with its variety, freshness, and a wow ambience.
2026: A fresh look for the Front Office, Lobby Lounge & Bar
This year, the Front Office, Lobby Lounge & Bar shine in a completely new look. Additionally, the bathrooms from the third to the ninth floors are completely refurbished in three construction phases.
