Hotel de Rome, a Rocco Forte Hotel Germany
Hotel de Rome, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Behrenstrasse 37, 10117 Berlin,
Germany
www.roccofortehotels.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Rocco Forte Hotels
Shareholders
Privately Owned
Date of Creation
2006
Hotel General Manager
Ulrich Schwer
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Superior
Development strategy
Sir Rocco Forte aims to become the most luxurious and strongest hotel brand in the hospitality business.
Hotel de Rome, a Rocco Forte Hotel
History & Story
Rocco Forte Hotels was established in 1996 by hotelier Sir Rocco Forte and sister, Olga Polizzi to create a group of luxury hotels in exceptional locations around the world. The group comprises ten multi-award winning properties. Hotel de Rome opened in October 2006. Our building was the former headquarters of the Dresdner bank built in 1898. Today, the bank´s executive offices have become suites. The jewel vault is our 20-metre indoor swimming pool. The former banking hall is now our grand ballroom.
Date Renewal
Within 10 years there have been several renovation activities such as our CHIARO restaurant in 2021 and our Royal Bebel Suite has been redesigned in 2015.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
In the heart of historic Berlin. Unique property in a former bank building from 1889. Small, intimate scale with only 145 rooms and suites offering a maximum of privacy and exclusivity. Historic ballroom with 8m ceiling height for high-end dinners. Roof top terrace with stunning views of the city.
Location
Perfectly situated on Bebelplatz, one of the city‘s most impressive squares in the centre of historic Berlin, walking distance to all the major sights, museums, shopping and restaurants.
Key sites/activities in the area
We are just moments away from the boutiques of Friedrichstrasse. Nearby historical landmarks include Museum Island, The Reichstag, Brandenburger Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. A host of restaurants, bars and nightclubs can also be found on our doorstep and in the adjacent quirky neighbourhood of Friedrichshain.
Children’s Corner
We welcome children of all ages.
Younger ones will enjoy a warm welcome, special menus, splash time in our pool and our Families R Forte passport. When it´s time to say goodnight, they can cuddle up to Eugen the Berlin bear and tuck into homemade cookies and milk.
Older ones can ask for films and games consoles or test our teenager treatments at the Spa De Rome. Our Concierge can create a bespoke teen itinerary with activities such as a graffiti workshop and DJ lessons.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of Rooms & Suites: 145
Number of suites: 37 suites
Number of rooms: 180 rooms
Classic Room (from 35 sqm): Our stylish Classic Rooms, decorated in a distinguished colour palette of cream, grey, blue and black, blend contemporary style and comfortable accents.
Deluxe Room (from 38 sqm): Our elegant Deluxe Rooms combine a comfortable bedroom with a stylish living area, furnished with an armchair and a work desk, making them ideal for business and leisure guests alike.
Deluxe Historic View Room (from 38 sqm): Each of our stylish Deluxe Historic View Rooms is unique, some offering glamorous walk-in wardrobes and others private terraces or balconies that take in sweeping views of Berlin, from historic Bebelplatz to the city’s verdigris, colonnaded rooftops.
Two Bedroom Family Room (from 76 sqm): Our elegant Family Room combines two contemporary bedrooms with a stylish living area, ensuring ample comforts for a family of four.
Junior Suite (from 45 sqm): Our spacious Junior Suites marry elegant earthen tones of slate and sea kelp with pops of rich, jewel brightness, lending the space a contemporary and vibrant feel.
Classic Suite (from 60 sqm): Our expansive Classic Suites offer comfort and elegance in contemporary surrounds. Flashes of modernity abound, from the sleek metal accents in the light fixtures to the bold pops of colour in the sumptuous textiles. The mosaics and pampering Irene Forte Skincare products in the spacious bathrooms, meanwhile, speak to the suites’ refined, luxurious spirit.
Terrace Suite (45 sqm + 45 sqm Terrace): Step through the wide glass doors of our Terrace Suite, flanked by floor-to-ceiling bookshelves laden with classic tomes and decorative accents, onto the smooth wooden decking of your own private terrace.
Signature Suite (from 75 sqm): Serene and stylish, our three Signature Suites offer contemporary style and high-end features that truly live up to the suites’ top floor location. Bathed in light from the large glass doors that lead out onto a private terrace with views of either Französische Strasse or the grand St Hedwig’s Cathedral, the colour scheme is seductively calm, revelling in shades of cream and stone.
Gutman Deluxe Suite (62 sqm): Named for the bank manager who once called this lavish oak and mahogany space his office, our Gutmann Deluxe Suite is exquisitely decorated. From the warm gleam of the parquet floors to the leather-clad doors and wood panelling, numerous distinctive heritage features have been preserved, including nicks from WWII shrapnel damage.
Behren Deluxe Suite (63 sqm): Our sumptuous Behren Deluxe Suite has been lavishly yet considerately decorated to preserve its original heritage features, from the parquet floors to the suite’s wraparound mahogany panelling. Opulent leather-clad doors separate the bedroom, with its sumptuous king-sized bed, from the stylish sitting area. Furnished with a modern, high-backed sofa, comfortable armchairs, and contemporary art prints, the suite is perfect for entertaining.
Historic Banker Suite (85 sqm): Our Historic Banker Suite, once the palatial conference room of the 19th century Dresdner Bank, harmonises remarkable heritage features with modern sophistication. Classically-inspired lamps and photography lend the space the aura of antiquity, while the bold use of colour in the luxurious textiles adds contemporary grace. The original oak panelling in the luxurious sitting room extends throughout the extraordinary space, wrapping around the walls and up to the soaringly high ceiling, while the authentic parquet floor has been preserved underfoot.
Humboldt Suite (90 sqm): Our stately Humboldt Historic Suite conveys a sense of landmark opulence. From the original 19th century oak ceiling, dating back to the year the Dresden Bank was built, to the grand marble bathroom, with a generous freestanding bathtub, natural light, and views out over historic Bebelplatz, it blends palatial heritage with contemporary luxury.
Royal Bebel Suite (200 sqm and 450 sqm with connecting rooms): Designed in the style of a lavish turn-of-the-century Berlin apartment, our Royal Bebel Suite is the foremost suite at Hotel De Rome. From chic Julian Chichester and La Fibule furniture, to lush Le Lievre fabrics and Porta Romana lighting, the space has been meticulously arranged. Bright, bold colours are wielded with finesse and style throughout, interweaving elegantly with antique furnishings and statement objets d’art.
Restaurants & Bars
CHIARO: The menu at CHIARO features Italian dishes that impress, not only with their elegance but also through their authenticity. The restaurant concept combines innovative culinary art with simple ingredients. The focus is on using the highest quality produce, prepared using precise methods.
Opera Court: Enjoy Afternoon Tea in Berlin at the Opera Court in our Hotel de Rome, inspired by our sister property in London, the Brown’s Hotel.
The Rooftop Terrace: Enjoy a glass of champagne on our glamorous rooftop terrace and observe how Berlin’s city lights and the sky slowly turn pink. High above the city, relax after a shopping tour, toast the end of work with friends.
CHIARO Bar: CHIARO Bar offers selected dishes out of the creative Italian cuisine, served together with innovative Signature Cocktails by Bar Manager Benjamin Panek.
Wellness
Let the world fade away as you give yourself over to the safe, luxurious surrounds of De Rome Spa in Berlin. Housed within the lavish former vault of the 19th-century Dresden Bank, our tranquil spa blends the building’s rich heritage with modern, sumptuous facilities to opulent effect.
Corporate & Celebration Events
A magnificent fixture in Berlin since the 19th century, when the building was the headquarters of the preeminent Dresden Bank, Hotel De Rome is today one of the most elegant venues for meetings, events and celebrations in Berlin.
Whether you’re hosting a sophisticated wedding in our grand ballroom, enjoying the splendour of the light-flooded space with the original mosaic floor, or an intimate business gathering, the sophisticated service and stunning surrounds of Hotel De Rome make a remarkable combination.
Extra Notable Features
F&B events: We are serving English Afternoon Tea from autumn till spring in our Opera Court, During Christmas and in the summer months we open our rooftop terrace during sunny days, in the bar we are hosting jazz evenings.
There are Cocktail classes in our salons once in a while called the mixology. We also have wine and champagne event tastings.
We also have Spa days, where we launch our services and what products we use.
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2015
Conde Nast Traveler # 1 hotel in North Europe
Hornstein Ranking 2015 – One of the best Hotels in Germany
2014-2013
Recommendation of VARTA Guide 2014
Gusto Deutschland 2014 – recommended restaurant Parioli as one of the best restaurants in Germany
HotelsStars.EU 2013
VARTA Guide 2013 – “Best Hotel Ambiente”
One of the best 70 establishments in Europe by European Finest Hotels, 2013
TripAdvisor – Certification for Excellence 2013
Der Feinschmecker 2013 – Restaurant Parioli one of the best Italian restaurant in Berlin
Number of employees
195