Berlin’s most historic Hotel de Rome will be transformed into a Four Seasons experience, opening in late 2027. This opening marks the return of Four Seasons to Berlin after 20 years.
The announcement comes from Four Seasons and Gruppo Statuto, who have confirmed their plans to reopen the property as a Four Seasons experience in late 2027, following a major renovation. According to the companies, the hotel will continue operating under its current name through 2026 while restoration work reshapes the interior into a modern luxury destination.
For travelers, the reopening signals more than just a change of name. It represents the rebirth of a Berlin icon — one that blends 19th-century grandeur with contemporary comfort. Built in the late 1800s as the Dresdner Bank headquarters, the building is known for its stately façade and ornate interior details. Since its conversion into a hotel in 2006, it has welcomed guests who value heritage as much as hospitality. Soon, visitors will experience that legacy through a new lens, shaped by Four Seasons’ design approach and service culture.
“We are proud to mark our return to Germany, reestablishing Four Seasons as the leading luxury hospitality offering in the market,” says Alejandro Reynal, President and Chief Executive Officer of Four Seasons. The company notes that Berlin is a pivotal addition to its European portfolio, and the upcoming hotel aims to reflect the city’s distinct blend of old and new — a place where history meets creativity at every corner.
The project sits in the cultural heart of Berlin, in the Mitte district overlooking the cobbled Bebelplatz. Guests will be steps away from St. Hedwig’s Cathedral and the Unter den Linden State Opera, with the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island within walking distance. The location alone adds travel appeal: a city break where architecture, galleries, theatres, and historic monuments cluster within easy reach.
When Four Seasons Hotel Berlin opens its doors, around 140 newly redesigned rooms and suites will welcome guests. French-Monégasque design firm Humbert & Poyet has been commissioned to oversee the visual transformation, aiming to preserve historical character while adding modern warmth. A rooftop terrace will introduce sweeping skyline views and a new social hub for both locals and travelers — the type of place to linger over a drink at sunset or watch Berlin’s rhythm unfold below.
Inside, the remnants of the building’s banking past will remain part of the story. The spa and fitness areas, once used as jewel vaults, will offer guests a chance to unwind beneath stone vaults that once guarded valuables. For events, the hotel will provide more than 1000 square metres of restored indoor and outdoor space, positioning it as a destination for conferences, weddings, and cultural gatherings.
Logistics favor convenience, too. The property sits less than an hour from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and just 15 minutes from the city’s main rail hub — a practical perk for international travelers planning cross-country itineraries. From Berlin, high-speed routes stretch toward Vienna, Prague, Zurich, Warsaw, Budapest, and Amsterdam, making the new Four Seasons a potential stop on extended European journeys.
The project also marks another chapter in the ongoing collaboration between Four Seasons and Gruppo Statuto, who previously partnered on hotels in Milan, Taormina, and Venice. Giuseppe Statuto, the group’s owner, describes the Berlin transformation as a natural evolution: “Hotel de Rome has a rich history in Berlin and will have an exciting future in its next chapter as a Four Seasons experience.”
For visitors, the rebirth of the hotel may offer something deeper than luxury. It brings a chance to stay inside a building that has watched Berlin change — through empires, division, reunification, regeneration. By 2027, travelers could sleep where gold once rested behind steel doors, or look out onto a square where history continues to unfold. In a city defined by reinvention, perhaps there is no better symbol of what happens when heritage meets ambition.
More information will be shared by Four Seasons as opening approaches. Travelers planning future Berlin trips can monitor updates through official Four Seasons communications and tourism advisories.
