22 luxury hotels compared on guest reviews. No paid placements.
Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 27 October 2026
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BeachRanked across the whole country: the same score as on the destination pages, scaled to Germany as a whole.
Hamburg, Germany
Best overallThis 5-star hotel is located on the Alster Lake in central Hamburg. The Fairmont Hamburg offers gourmet cuisine, free WiFi and a luxury spa and fitness club…
The highest-ranked hotel in Germany from Hamburg, where it is #1 on the destination page. Leads the ranking: a higher guest score than #2 (9.5 to 9.4).
Berchtesgaden, Germany
Spa & wellnessThe Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden is a luxurious lifestyle retreat in Berchtesgaden, set amid the Bavarian Alps with breathtaking mountain views. This five-star hotel pairs modern comfort with a…
Rests on more guest reviews than #1 (1,377 to 1,300), at a slightly lower score (9.4 to 9.5).
Hamburg, Germany
The Fontenay Hamburg is a 5-star hotel situated on the shore of the Alster Lake in Hamburg, within walking distance of the famous shopping area at Jungfernstieg. The city resort offers a 1,000 m²…
Scores higher than #2 (9.5 to 9.4), on a smaller body of reviews (638 to 1,377). #2 on the Hamburg page.
Dresden, Germany
This 5-star hotel offers elegant rooms. It is next to Dresden Castle, a 5-minute walk from the Frauenkirche Church. The hotel was completely renovated in 2024…
Rests on more guest reviews than #3 (1,966 to 638), at a slightly lower score (9.3 to 9.5).
Kronberg im Taunus, Germany
GolfThe Schlosshotel Kronberg, also a Golf resort and castle hotel, has since 1954 been a luxury hotel of the first order. Built under commission from Empress Victoria Friedrich and completed in 1893, it…
The same guest score as #4 (9.3), on a smaller body of reviews (1,328 to 1,966).
Dresden, Germany
BoutiqueRests on more guest reviews than #5 (5,587 to 1,328), at a slightly lower score (9.2 to 9.3).
Baden-Baden, Germany
Exclusive spa facilities, several restaurants and free WiFi are offered at this 5-star hotel. It is set in Baden-Baden, a 10-minute walk from the Kurhaus Spa Centre…
Scores higher than #6 (9.4 to 9.2), on a smaller body of reviews (276 to 5,587).
Hamburg, Germany
Overlooking the Außenalster Lake, this classic hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a private cinema, restaurants and a bar. Hamburg Central Station is 500 metres away…
Rests on more guest reviews than #7 (2,982 to 276), at a slightly lower score (9.2 to 9.4). #3 on the Hamburg page.
Berlin, Germany
The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin is located in the city centre at Potsdamer Platz, next to Berlin’s largest inner city park “Tiergarten” and just a 7 minute walk from Brandenburg Gate…
The highest-ranked hotel in Germany from Berlin, where it is #1 on the destination page. The same guest score as #8 (9.2), on a smaller body of reviews (1,081 to 2,982).
Rottach-Egern, Tegernsee, Germany
BeachDirectly on the banks of the Lake Tegernsee, this 5-star hotel offers an exclusive spa and five restaurants. Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt features soundproofed rooms with free WiFi and great views of…
The same guest score as #9 (9.2), on a smaller body of reviews (715 to 1,081).
Dresden, Germany
Level with #10 on the guest score (9.2) and on the reviews behind it.
Berlin, Germany
DesignThe quintessence of luxury lodging, the Adlon is a legendary 5-star hotel situated in Berlin’s Mitte, beside the Brandenburg Gate…
Rests on more guest reviews than #11 (3,800 to 582), at a slightly lower score (9.1 to 9.2). #2 on the Berlin page.
Hamburg, Germany
Level with #12 on the guest score (9.1) and on the reviews behind it. #4 on the Hamburg page.
Berlin, Germany
Peace and quietThis 5-star design hotel in central Berlin offers stylish studios and suites with kitchen facilities…
The same guest score as #13 (9.1), on a smaller body of reviews (1,623 to 4,148). #3 on the Berlin page.
Berlin, Germany
Wilmina Hotel in Berlin offers rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV and free WiFi…
Scores higher than #14 (9.4 to 9.1), on a smaller body of reviews (1,053 to 1,623). #4 on the Berlin page.
Munich, Germany
Overlooking the Old Botanical Garden, this 5-star design hotel in Munich offers an exclusive spa with indoor pool, soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi, and an elegant Neo Bistro with terrace and bar…
The highest-ranked hotel in Germany from Munich, where it is #1 on the destination page. Sits behind #15 on both the score (9.1 to 9.4) and the sample it rests on (601 to 1,053 reviews).
Hamburg, Germany
Conrad Hamburg welcomes guests to a luxurious stay in the city centre, set within the historic Levantehaus on Mönckebergstraße…
Level with #16 on the guest score (9.1) and on the reviews behind it. #5 on the Hamburg page.
Berlin, Germany
Set within 2 km of Kurfürstendamm, KPM Hotel & Residences Berlin, a Member of Design Hotels in Berlin has a number of amenities. This property has a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant…
Guests rate it above #17 (9.3 to 9.1), but #17 is a 5-star hotel to its 0, and the ranking weighs the class. #5 on the Berlin page.
Berlin, Germany
This 5-star hotel has a large rooftop spa and pool with spectacular views of Berlin. Located in the lively Potsdamer Platz district, 300 metres from the Sony Center, it also offers stylish restaurants…
Rests on more guest reviews than #18 (3,035 to 1,736), at a slightly lower score (9.0 to 9.3). #6 on the Berlin page.
Hamburg, Germany
This boutique hotel is directly located in Hamburg city centre, a 1-minute walk from the Neuer Wall shopping street and a 5-minute walk from the Jungfernsteig. The TORTUE Hamburg features 5 bars and 3…
Scores higher than #19 (9.3 to 9.0), on a smaller body of reviews (1,653 to 3,035). #6 on the Hamburg page.
Dresden, Germany
Sits behind #20 on both the score (9.0 to 9.3) and the sample it rests on (497 to 1,653 reviews).
Berlin, Germany
Located in an historic building famous for hosting artists, Orania.Berlin dates back to 1913 and features a cultural as well as historical legacy. The hotel is located in the Kreuzberg district of…
Scores higher than #21 (9.4 to 9.0), on a smaller body of reviews (465 to 497). #7 on the Berlin page.
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Ranking updated 27 October 2026
22 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements
| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten | 5★ | Booking9.5· 1,300 reviews | Best overall |
| 2 | Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden | 5★ | Booking9.4· 1,377 reviews | Spa & wellness |
| 3 | The Fontenay Hamburg | 5★ | Booking9.5· 638 reviews | — |
| 4 | Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski | 5★ | Booking9.3· 1,966 reviews | — |
| 5 | Schlosshotel Kronberg | 5★ | Booking9.3· 1,328 reviews | Golf |
| 6 | Hotel Suitess | 5★ | Booking9.2· 5,587 reviews | Boutique |
| 7 | Brenners Park Hotel & Spa | 5★ | Booking9.4· 276 reviews | — |
| 8 | Hotel Atlantic Hamburg | 5★ | Booking9.2· 2,982 reviews | — |
| 9 | The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin | 5★ | Booking9.2· 1,081 reviews | — |
| 10 | Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt | 5★ | Booking9.2· 715 reviews | Beach |
| 11 | Bülow Palais | 5★ | Booking9.2· 582 reviews | — |
| 12 | Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin | 5★ | Booking9.1· 3,800 reviews | Design |
| 13 | Fraser Suites Hamburg | 5★ | Booking9.1· 4,148 reviews | — |
| 14 | The Mandala Berlin | 5★ | Booking9.1· 1,623 reviews | Peace and quiet |
| 15 | Wilmina Hotel | 0★ | Booking9.4· 1,053 reviews | — |
| 16 | Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel | 5★ | Booking9.1· 601 reviews | — |
| 17 | Conrad Hamburg | 5★ | Booking9.1· 496 reviews | — |
| 18 | KPM Hotel & Residences Berlin | 0★ | Booking9.3· 1,736 reviews | — |
| 19 | Grand Hyatt Berlin | 5★ | Booking9· 3,035 reviews | — |
| 20 | TORTUE Hamburg | 0★ | Booking9.3· 1,653 reviews | — |
| 21 | Gewandhaus Dresden, Autograph Collection | 5★ | Booking9· 497 reviews | — |
| 22 | Orania.Berlin | 0★ | Booking9.4· 465 reviews | — |
Every destination's best hotels outside the country ranking above. Each destination page ranks its own list in full.
Right now: 9°
Not every place suits every trip. Here is how the destinations differ, with the hotels we list in each and the guides that narrow the choice further.
Berlin is the big, spread-out capital: major museums, history from the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie and neighbourhoods that each feel like a town of their own. It suits first-time visitors, culture lovers and night owls, where Munich offers a compact old town with the Alps within reach and Hamburg a city shaped by its harbour and the Alster.
Hamburg is the city on the water: two Alster lakes in the centre, the Elbe and the port, with grand hotels right on the shore. It suits travellers who want lakeside walks, harbour ferries and an evening at the Elbphilharmonie, where Berlin is the sprawling capital of museums and nightlife and Munich a compact old town with the Alps within reach.
Munich is the compact one: an old town you cross on foot, from Marienplatz to Maximilianstraße, with beer gardens, the English Garden and the Alps within reach for a day trip. It suits a polished, walkable city break with Bavarian food, where Berlin is the big, spread-out capital of museums and nightlife and Hamburg a port city shaped by the Alster and the Elbe.
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