SO/ BERLIN DAS STUE, Berlin

So/ Berlin Das Stue - A five-star design hotel with Michelin dining, spa facilities, and direct zoo access

Located in Berlin's diplomatic district within Tiergarten, this five-star Berlin hotel occupies a restored 1930s Danish embassy building. So/ Berlin Das Stue features 78 rooms and suites split between the historic structure and a modern annex with distinctive floral-patterned concrete facades. The property houses a Michelin-starred Cinco restaurant serving Spanish-Mediterranean fusion cuisine, alongside The Casual restaurant offering tapas-style shared plates. A 2798.5 ft^2 spa includes a 14-meter pool, Finnish sauna, and three treatment rooms featuring Susanne Kaufmann products. The hotel's three-story library showcases Taschen art books, while the Stue Bar presents craft cocktails and an extensive whiskey selection. Das Stue provides immediate access to the sprawling Tiergarten park and features a private entrance to Berlin Zoo, with some rooms offering floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking animal enclosures.

Pros

Direct private entrance to Berlin Zoo with views of animals from select rooms

Historic embassy building featuring original architectural details like parquet floors and French doors

Three-story library with extensive collection of art and architecture books

Exclusive 861 ft^2 terrace with zoo views from the Bel Etage Suite

Cons

2.5 miles distance from Alexanderplatz and central Berlin attractions

Additional charge for coffee during breakfast service