Historic Gems: 7 Storied Key Hotels in Berlin

"The Hotel Orania.Berlin, built in 1912 as a prestigious office building with the Oranienpalast café on the first floor, survived the Second World War unscathed. Its heyday was the 1920s, when the Oranienpalast served as a popular meeting place for Berlin's bohemians, among them poets, musicians and actors. After World War II and during the division of Berlin, the building was abandoned. Retaining its historic façade, the building changed hands several times over 100 years until Dietmar Mueller-Elmau, already known for excellent Schloss Elmau, developed the concept for an urban luxury hotel in 2014. The 41 rooms, stylishly designed, offer an exciting contrast to the historic backdrop on Oranienplatz, in the middle of lively Kreuzberg. In the evening, the bar (which is directly connected to the Orania.Berlin restaurant) transforms into a concert hall for the city’s musicians." - The MICHELIN Guide