What Hotel Bristol Berlin does

Hotel Bristol Berlin is a luxury urban hotel located at Kurfürstendamm 27 in Berlin's City West, operated by DHB Hotel Betriebs GmbH (a German GmbH registered in Berlin-Charlottenburg) and operated as part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Vignette Collection since 2025, where it is Germany's first property under that brand. The asset offers 247 rooms and 56 suites, four distinct F&B concepts (the Bristol Berlin Terrace, the 'just a pop up' terrace restaurant, Vitis West Café & Wine Hub lobby lounge, and 24/7 room service), a 190 m² TechnoGym-equipped fitness studio with 24/7 access, an 18-meter heated indoor pool built in 1974 (Germany's first hotel pool), Finnish and steam saunas, and 14 conference and event rooms including a 330 sqm Bristol Ballroom capable of hosting up to 500 guests and the 230 sqm combinable Bauhaus Ballroom with attached Pavilion winter garden.

The property opened in 1952 as Hotel Kempinski and was Berlin's first newly opened luxury hotel after World War II, accumulating heritage brand equity through documented visits by figures such as John F. Kennedy, Liza Minelli, and Sir Alfred Hitchcock, and through protected historic features including a spiral staircase. A full interior renovation of all rooms and suites was completed in 2025, and a complete renovation of the 14-room conference product was completed in 2026. Customer segments span luxury leisure travelers, corporate MICE and event clients, and upscale couples/families, with dedicated regional sales managers covering DACH, Southern Europe, and international MICE. Distribution runs primarily through IHG.com, the IHG app, and the IHG One Rewards loyalty program, supplemented by the hotel's own website (bristolberlin.com), a dedicated on-property sales team, and curated stay packages.

Revenue is generated through nightly room rates booked via IHG platforms, F&B covers and catering, event room rental and associated services, and packaged offerings (Celebration, Stay & Dine, Bicycle, Pet, Afternoon Tea). The hotel is integrated into IHG's commercial and operational systems — including IHG Green Engage for environmental management — and is preparing for Green Sign certification (GSTC-recognized). No revenue figures are publicly disclosed; the parent group is IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Name

Hotel Bristol Berlin

Legal name

DHB Hotel Betriebs GmbH

Website

https://bristolberlin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hotel Bristol Berlin is a 303-key (247 rooms + 56 suites) luxury hotel on Kurfürstendamm in Berlin's City West, operated by DHB Hotel Betriebs GmbH under IHG's Vignette Collection, serving leisure travelers, corporate MICE clients, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Scale Headquarters Convention Hotels (THAGALAH), Integrated Full-Service Hotel Complexes (Mixed-Use) (THAGAAAL), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Conference and event venues
• Fine dining restaurants
• Hotel spa and fitness
• Wedding and event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Room Revenue: The hotel operates 247 rooms and 56 suites across multiple categories ranging from King Cozy to Tower Suite. Room revenue is generated through nightly rates booked via IHG platforms, direct website, and group/block bookings.
2. Food & Beverage: Multiple F&B outlets including Bristol Berlin Terrace, Vitis West Café & Wine Hub lobby lounge, room service (24/7), breakfast buffet, and à la carte breakfast. The hotel generates F&B revenue through daily cover charges, menu pricing, and event catering.
3. Meetings & Events: 14 conference and event rooms including Bristol Ballroom (330 sqm, up to 500 guests), Kudamm I & II, Uhland, Savigny, Fasanen, Bauhaus Ballroom, and multiple boardrooms. Revenue generated from room rental, catering, and event services for corporate seminars, conferences, weddings, and social events.
4. Gym & Spa Access: Heated indoor pool, Finnish sauna (85°C), steam sauna (45°C), and TechnoGym fitness studio. Revenue from included access for hotel guests and potentially day spa services.
5. Packages & Promotions: Curated stay packages including Vignette Collection Celebration Package, Stay & Dine, Bicycle Package, Pet Package, Afternoon Tea, and Breakfast Included, sold as bundled offerings at defined rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hotel Bristol Berlin is a luxury hotel operating 247 rooms and 56 suites on Kurfürstendamm in Berlin's City West under IHG's Vignette Collection brand. The property offers multiple food and beverage outlets, a 24/7 TechnoGym-equipped fitness center with an 18-meter heated indoor pool, Finnish and steam saunas, and 14 conference and event venues including the 330 sqm Bristol Ballroom. It also sells curated stay packages and participates in the IHG One Rewards loyalty program.

Product overview

Hotel Bristol Berlin is a luxury hotel operating under IHG's Vignette Collection brand, offering 247 rooms and 56 suites in Berlin's City West near Kurfürstendamm. The property features multiple dining venues including the 'just a pop up' terrace restaurant, Vitis West Café & Wine Hub lobby lounge, 24-hour room service, and breakfast offerings. Wellness facilities include a TechnoGym-equipped gym, heated indoor pool built in 1974, Finnish and steam saunas. Meetings & Events capabilities span 14 flexible conference spaces including the 500-person Bristol Ballroom and 230 sqm Bauhaus Ballroom. The hotel offers various packages (Celebration, Stay & Dine, Pet, Bicycle, Afternoon Tea) and participates in IHG One Rewards loyalty program and IHG Green Engage sustainability initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vitis West Café & Wine Hub: The hotel's lobby lounge and wine bar that combines timeless elegance with modern wine culture.
• Bristol Berlin Terrace
• just a pop up

Products and services

• Hotel Rooms 247 non-smoking rooms across multiple categories (King Cozy, Twin Deluxe, King Deluxe, King Premium, King Grand) featuring hand-picked materials and modern design, with views over City West or the inner courtyard. Targeted at leisure and business travelers seeking luxury Berlin accommodation.
• Suites 56 premium suites including One-Bed Suite, King Suite, King Suite Accessible, King Suite with Balcony, Courtyard Suite, Balcony Suite, Family Suite, KuDamm Suite, Berlin Suite, and Tower Suite. Targeted at luxury travelers, families, and longer-stay guests.
• just a pop up Restaurant Restaurant with terrace directly on Kurfürstendamm serving familiar classics in modern interpretation with regional ingredients, open for lunch, afternoon coffee, and evening dining. Targets hotel guests, local diners, and visitors.
• Vitis West Café & Wine Hub Luxury lobby lounge and wine bar combining contemporary elegance with European wine culture, offering high-tea experiences, curated wine tastings, and all-day dining. Open daily 08:00-23:00. Targets hotel guests, cosmopolitan travelers, business travelers, and Berlin residents.
• Room Service 24-hour in-room dining service with a flat rate of €7.50 per order, available to all hotel guests.
• Breakfast Buffet & À la Carte Breakfast served from 06:30-10:30 in the Bauhaus Ballroom through September 2026, offering hot/cold dishes, fresh egg preparations, juices, and coffee/tea specialties. Includes Continental Breakfast from €14.00 and Bristol Breakfast from €22.00.
• Gym & Fitness Center 190 m² fully equipped gym featuring TechnoGym equipment for strength, endurance, and functional training, plus heated indoor pool (18m), Finnish sauna (85°C), and steam sauna (45°C). Available to hotel guests.
• Meetings & Events 14 conference and event spaces including Bristol Ballroom (330 sqm, up to 500 guests), Kudamm I & II, Uhland, Savigny, Fasanen rooms, Bauhaus Ballroom (230 sqm), Event Space Restaurant (up to 80 guests), and three boardrooms (Marlene, Josephine, Lotte). Total capacity up to 1,000 persons. Targets corporate, association, and event planner clients.
• Wedding Services Wedding celebration packages in the elegant Bristol Ballroom with support from a professional event planning team, including romantic settings and comprehensive planning assistance. Targets couples and families planning weddings in central Berlin.
• Celebration Package Vignette Collection Celebration Package including overnight stay, breakfast buffet, welcome drink, and exclusive culinary surprise for up to two adults.
• Stay & Dine Package Package combining overnight stay with breakfast and 2-course dinner including a glass of wine for up to two adults.
• Bicycle Package

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Since 2025, the Bristol Berlin has been part of IHG Hotels & Resorts as a Vignette Collection property. The hotel participates in IHG One Rewards loyalty program, IHG Green Engage sustainability system, and IHG's global distribution and reservations platform. It is Germany's first Vignette Collection hotel.
• Vignette Collection (IHG brand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Vignette Collection is IHG's brand for independent upscale hotels seeking access to IHG's global distribution, loyalty, and operational systems while maintaining their individual identity. Bristol Berlin is Germany's first Vignette Collection property.
• Berliner TafelminorOthersCooperation with Berliner Tafel, a local food bank organization, to prevent food waste. Part of the hotel's sustainability and social responsibility initiatives.
• Too Good To GominorOthersPartnership with the Too Good To Go food waste prevention app, allowing the hotel's F&B outlets to sell surplus food at reduced prices through the platform.
• Straßenkinder e.V. (Street Children)minorOthersLong-term partnership with Straßenkinder e.V. as part of IHG's 'A Means For Good' commitment. The hotel provides donations and concrete support for projects aiding disadvantaged young people in Berlin, strengthening the local community.
• Green Sign CertificationminorOthersThe Bristol Berlin is preparing for Green Sign certification, one of the leading sustainability certifications for the European hotel industry, internationally recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hotel de Rome: Rocco Forte boutique luxury hotel in Mitte, also occupying a historic building. Comparable to Bristol Berlin in heritage positioning, upscale leisure/corporate mix, and Berlin city-center luxury traveler demand.
• Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin: Berlin's flagship luxury hotel at Pariser Platz next to Brandenburg Gate. Most direct competitor to Bristol Berlin within the German 5-star segment, targeting the same luxury leisure, corporate, and MICE guests with comparable full-service amenities and event capacity.
• Steigenberger Hotel Berlin (ex-Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm sister property on the same boulevard): Full-service luxury hotel located off Kurfürstendamm in City West, near Bristol Berlin. Comparable target customer, room count, F&B offering, and event capability within the same micro-market.
• The Westin Grand Berlin: Luxury Berlin hotel on Unter den Linden near Brandenburg Gate with significant conference capacity. Comparable full-service luxury offering targeting corporate and leisure segments overlapping Bristol Berlin's mix.
• Hilton Berlin: Full-service 5-star hotel at Gendarmenmarkt with extensive event space. Competes for the same Berlin corporate, leisure, and group demand as Bristol Berlin under a different major-brand umbrella.
• The Ritz-Carlton Berlin: Luxury 5-star hotel at Potsdamer Platz with extensive MICE facilities including one of Berlin's largest ballrooms. Directly comparable to Bristol Berlin in segment, guest profile, and group/event capabilities.
• Waldorf Astoria Berlin: Luxury property on Hardenbergstrasse near Charlottenburg and steps from Zoo Berlin. Targets the same affluent leisure and corporate travelers as Bristol Berlin with comparable room counts, F&B, and event infrastructure.
• InterContinental Berlin: Sister IHG luxury property in Berlin with extensive meeting facilities overlooking Tiergarten. Directly comparable on segment, customer profile, and event capability, and operates within the same IHG commercial ecosystem as Bristol Berlin.
• Grand Hyatt Berlin: Luxury hotel at Potsdamer Platz with large-scale event and conference facilities. Comparable to Bristol Berlin in targeting corporate MICE and luxury leisure, with similar scale of F&B and wellness amenities.
• Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm: Luxury Sofitel property directly on the same Kurfürstendamm boulevard. Competes head-to-head with Bristol Berlin for luxury leisure and corporate guests on identical micro-location.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bristolberlin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-bristol-berlin
• Instagraminstagram.com/bristolberlin

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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