HOTEL ZOO BERLIN
Old-world glamour meets New York townhouse. Industrial brick and steel bones from 1891 sit alongside bold textiles, theatrical proportions, and art throughout the corridors. The Living Room lobby — with its five-metre fireplace and seven-metre ceiling — makes a statement that few hotel lobbies in the city can match.
Ask for a courtyard-facing room if you want quiet; Ku'damm-facing rooms have better views but more street noise
Why It Matters
One of Berlin's most historically significant hotels, reopened after a complete transformation by Hollywood art director Dayna Lee. The Grace Bar draws a serious Berlin scene crowd nightly. Green Globe certified for sustainability. Features a commissioned photography series by Swedish artist Andreas Kock shot in the hotel before the renovation closed it.
Hotel Zoo Berlin is a 5-star boutique hotel sitting directly on Kurfürstendamm, Berlin's grandest shopping boulevard. Built in 1891 as a private residence by Prussian architect Alfred Messel and converted to a hotel in 1911, it hosted Marlene Dietrich, Grace Kelly, and Sophia Loren during its Berlinale heyday before closing for a full gut renovation in 2012. American interior designer Dayna Lee (Powerstrip Studio, NY/LA) reopened it in 2014 with exposed original brick walls, soaring ceilings, bespoke furniture, and a 22-metre jade-green leopard-print entrance carpet designed by Diane von Furstenberg — equal parts Berlin heritage and New York townhouse glamour.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Deluxe Room
25–31 sqm with views toward Ku'damm, the interior courtyard, or the Theater des Westens next door. Standard room features: mini-bar, Nespresso machine, soundproof windows, flat-screen TV, bathrobes, and heated floors.
King or Queen · 28 sqm
Grand Deluxe Room
34–40 sqm and the largest standard room category. Choice of Ku'damm or courtyard views. Bathroom features either a rain shower or bathtub (varies by unit), with underfloor heating. Bespoke furniture throughout.
King · 37 sqm
Junior Suite
34–43 sqm facing the interior courtyard with its ivy-covered giraffe and elephant sculptures. The entry point to the suite tier — solid size and quieter than Ku'damm-facing rooms.
King or large platform · 38 sqm
King Suite
44–46 sqm with the choice of Ku'damm-facing or interior courtyard views. The courtyard-facing option is notably quieter and looks down on the ivy-covered animal sculptures.
King or large platform · 45 sqmKu'damm Suite
50 sqm facing the Kurfürstendamm boulevard. The freestanding bathtub is integrated directly into the room's design rather than hidden in a separate bathroom — a deliberate design choice that works. Rain shower, underfloor heating throughout.
King (large platform) · 50 sqmPanorama Room
22 sqm but with a trick up its sleeve: floor-to-ceiling windows spanning the full width of the room give uninterrupted rooftop views across Berlin. Not the biggest room, but one of the best views in the house.
Twin or Queen · 22 sqmPetit Room
16–22 sqm — the most compact option in the house. Honest about the size: these are tight. But the same design DNA applies (bespoke furniture, soundproofing, Nespresso, mini-bar) and you get the same views as the larger categories. For solo travellers or those who spend most of their time out exploring Berlin, it makes sense.
King, Queen, or Twin · 19 sqmStudio Suite
The only two-room suite in the hotel at 60.5 sqm. Bedroom with platform bed plus a separate living room with seating and a small bar. The living room layout works well as a small meeting space for interviews or business catch-ups.
60.5 sqmSuperior Room
20–25 sqm with a flexible bed configuration. Views toward Ku'damm, the courtyard animal sculptures, or the Theater des Westens. Good value entry point for the hotel's design experience.
King, Queen, or Twin · 22 sqm
The Suite
The flagship at 105 sqm. Separate living room, bedroom, dressing room, and two bathrooms with dual rain showers and a freestanding bathtub. The double-sided fireplace can be enjoyed from both the living area and the bathtub simultaneously. Floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto the interior courtyard with its famous ivy-covered giraffe and elephant sculptures.
King · 105 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel displays a commissioned photography series by Swedish photographer Andreas Kock, shot in the hotel's original rooms just before the 2012 closure. The idea came from Dayna Lee — scenes from the pre-renovation hotel preserved in black and white. Artwork is integrated throughout corridors and public spaces.
Bicycles available for rent through the hotel. Ku'damm and the Tiergarten park are both easily accessible by bike.
Clef d'Or concierge service for tickets, restaurant reservations, and bespoke city experiences. Dedicated VIP guest services also available.
Hotel participates in the Lufthansa Miles & More programme via Qiibee. Guests can earn air miles on qualifying stays.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access available.
Business center with meeting rooms, photocopier, and laptop-compatible safes. Suitable for corporate travellers.
Pets accepted on request. Charges may apply. Food and water bowls provided.
Available during limited hours.
Hotel holds Green Globe sustainability certification, reflecting its commitment to environmentally responsible operations.
Paid shuttle service available to/from Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Electric vehicle charging available on-site.
Private parking on-site at EUR 32 per day. Accessible parking available.
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