ROCCO FORTE HOTEL DE ROME, Berlin

Rocco Forte Hotel De Rome - A landmark bank-turned-luxury hotel with rooftop terrace, spa vault, and historic ballroom in Berlin's Bebelplatz

Located in Berlin's central Mitte district, this 5-star Berlin hotel occupies the former Dresden Bank headquarters overlooking historic Bebelplatz. The Rocco Forte Hotel features 108 rooms and 37 suites decorated by designers Olga Polizzi and Tommaso Ziffer with accents reflecting the building's banking heritage. The rooftop terrace provides views of St. Hedwig's Cathedral dome, Opera House, and Berlin's skyline through lavender and bamboo landscaping. CHIARO restaurant serves Italian cuisine by celebrity chef Tim Mälzer, while the underground bank vault has been transformed into a spa. The grand ballroom retains original mosaic floors beneath a 10-meter glass ceiling with crystal chandeliers. The hotel sits steps from Französische Strasse's boutiques and Museum Island's cultural institutions. Rocco Forte Hotel De Rome's rooms feature mosaic-adorned bathrooms with Irene Forte Skincare amenities and king-sized beds.

Pros

Former 19th century bank building with preserved architectural details like mosaic floors and mahogany paneling

Rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of Berlin landmarks including St. Hedwig's Cathedral and State Opera

Located in trendy Auguststrasse neighborhood known for contemporary art galleries

Underground spa housed in the original bank vault

Cons

Sauna has limited operating hours (4-8pm weekdays, 2-8pm weekends)

Some rooms face the internal courtyard rather than city landmarks