Das Stue
Sophisticated and slightly playful. History-heavy bones — think soaring 5-meter ceilings, a three-storey library, and original 1930s salon lamps — offset by Urquiola's warm copper tones, natural wood, and surreal Omersa leather animal sculptures. Part Berlin embassy district grandeur, part artsy living room. Quieter and more intimate than its 5-star peers nearby.
Book the Bel Etage Suite if you want zoo views from a private terrace — it can link up with Stue Suites for nearly 400 m² of connected space
Why It Matters
One of the only hotels in Europe with a private entrance directly into a major zoo. A heritage-protected building with genuine architectural history — the former Royal Danish Embassy — rather than a pastiche. Patricia Urquiola's interior design is original and tactile rather than generic luxury. The Susanne Kaufmann Spa brings serious Austrian organic wellness credentials to the city. The former Michelin-starred Cinco by Paco Pérez put it on Berlin's culinary map; today's Carte Blanche carries the French brasserie torch with Michelin recognition.
Das Stue is a heritage-listed neoclassical building — the former Royal Danish Embassy, designed in 1938–40 by the same architect behind Berlin's KaDeWe department store — turned into one of the city's most characterful luxury boutique hotels. The name means 'living room' in Danish, and the 78 rooms genuinely feel like that: intimate, design-forward spaces furnished by Patricia Urquiola, with original parquet floors, animal art nodding to the neighboring Berlin Zoo, and one genuinely unique perk: a private entrance from the hotel terrace directly into the Zoo, skipping the queues entirely.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Bel Etage Suite
The largest in the house: 110 m² with 5-meter ceilings and an 80 m² private terrace overlooking the zoo. Fully separate living and sleeping areas, two bathrooms each with rain shower and bathtub, and a suite of inclusions that justify the top-tier rate: complimentary breakfast, free laundry on arrival day, a personalized welcome bar, complimentary minibar, and a personal shopping service in partnership with KaDeWe. Can connect with all three Stue Suites and the Bel Etage Salon to create a combined ~400 m² space. Second floor of the original Danish Embassy building.
King-size · 110 sqmEmbassy Room
Named for the building's diplomatic past, these rooms face the Berlin Zoo or Tiergarten with generously sized windows. Some have a balcony or private terrace — a meaningful upgrade from the Stue Rooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows in many units. Urquiola-designed furniture varies room to room: some have chaise longues, others Hay bedside tables. Bathtubs available in some; Stue Rooms are shower-only.
Junior Suite
A solid step up: 45 m² with a proper lounge area, making it feel like an actual living room rather than a bed with extra floor space. Rain showers throughout; some units add a separate bathtub. Extra bed can be added for families. Guests consistently rate these among the hotel's best value-for-size options.
45 sqm
Penthouse Suite
The hotel's showpiece, on the top floor. Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Memorial Church, Tiergarten Park, and Berlin Zoo simultaneously — a genuinely spectacular Berlin skyline view. Has its own private terrace. Best room for the full city panorama.
Stue Room
The entry-level rooms, but they don't feel like it. At 27 m², they're compact — be clear-eyed about that — but the panoramic windows overlooking either the inner courtyard or the Tiergarten park pull in light and greenery that make them feel bigger. Extra-long beds (210 cm), rain shower, and Molton Brown toiletries. Spa access included. Floors 1 through 5.
King-size (extra-long, 210 cm) · 27 sqmStue Suite
Seventy square meters with 5-meter ceilings — that combination is genuinely rare in Berlin. These suites feel more like a private city apartment than a hotel room. Located in the historic part of the building where each floor has its own atmosphere conveying the building's diplomatic past.
70 sqmTiergarten Suite
At 65 m², each Tiergarten Suite has its own individual color palette and design concept — no two are identical. The extra-long 210 cm bed, comfortable lounge area, and full-sized desk make these work equally well for couples or extended business stays. Named for the park they overlook.
King-size (extra-long, 210 cm) · 65 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Limousine pick-up from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Arranged through the hotel directly.
Rent a bicycle from the hotel to explore the Tiergarten park and surrounding Berlin neighborhoods.
The hotel's own podcast series, covering conversations about design, cuisine, and Berlin culture. Reflects the hotel's positioning as a cultural gathering point.
A regular event series in the hotel featuring intimate, conversational sessions with authors — more personal than a traditional reading. Open to guests and the public.
Personal trainers offer guided workout sessions in the Tiergarten park, in the hotel pool, or in the gym. Must be booked in advance.
Hotel guests can access Berlin Zoo directly from the garden terrace via a private entrance — no queuing at the main gates. Unique in Europe. A fee applies.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Multiple spaces including the Bel Etage Salon (original 1930s salon with 5-meter ceilings and original Danish Embassy lamps), Stue Studio (adaptable for fashion fittings, product launches, and corporate meetings), and three-storey library spaces. Capacity up to 80 people.
Available daily. Weekdays 6:30 AM–11:00 AM; weekends 7:30 AM–12:00 PM. Fee applies except for Bel Etage Suite guests.
24-hour gym with Technogym equipment. Free for all hotel guests.
A private garden terrace connecting guests to the Berlin Zoo via an exclusive entrance. Secluded green space used for drinks and dining.
Available in all rooms. Some guest reviews note inconsistency in performance — worth mentioning to front desk if issues arise.
Available for all guests. Complimentary on arrival day for Bel Etage Suite guests.
14-meter heated indoor pool in the Susanne Kaufmann Spa. Open 6:00 AM–10:00 PM. Included for hotel guests.
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