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Waldorf unveils new hotel in Berlin

by Aoife Dowling | 03 Jan 2013

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its second European hotel opening in recent months - the Waldorf Astoria Berlin.

Designed by German architect Christoph Mackler, the Waldorf Astoria Berlin spans 32 floors and features 232 guestrooms and suites.

Located near the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche church, the hotel houses Germany’s first Guerlain Spa.

The 10,764 sq ft (1,000 sq m) spa offers eight treatment rooms and the menu includes the “Beauty Revelation”, a signature treatment that is exclusive to Waldorf Astoria Berlin, combining rejuvenating body and facial treatments.

Hydrotheraphy and Vichy showers will be on offer as well as facial, body beauty treatments and couples massages.

The Guerlain Beauty Spa concept was first introduced in 2005 to provide guests with customised techniques that aim to evoke spiritual harmony and sensuality.

The hotel's interior has been designed by Paris-based Inter Art Etudes.

Waldorf Astoria Berlin houses “Les Solistes by Pierre Gagnaire” restaurant run by French chef, Pierre Gagnaire, who has acquired 12 Michelin stars at restaurants across the globe.

In addition, the Romanisches Cafe has reopen on the ground floor of the hotel while Peacock Alley provides signature afternoon teas.

Other facilities include a 3,550 sq ft (330 sq m) ballroom, five private rooms and a terrace overlooking the city, for up to 200 people.

John Vanderslice, global head of luxury and lifestyle brands for Hilton Worldwide, said: “We’ve experienced unprecedented levels of luxury growth in Europe lately, with five unique Waldorf Astoria hotels now welcoming guests across Europe.

“Waldorf Astoria Berlin is a wonderful addition to our portfolio, offering exquisite luxury that combines culinary excellence with a world-class spa offering and flawless, intuitive service.”

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts currently includes more than 20 hotels with European properties including: London Syon Park, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel; Trianon Palace Versailles, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel; Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts; and The Caledonian, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its second European hotel opening in recent months - the Waldorf Astoria Berlin. Designed by German architect Christoph Mackler, the Waldorf Astoria Berlin spans 32 floors and features 232 guestrooms and suites. Located near the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche church, the hotel houses Germany’s first Guerlain Spa. The 10,764 sq ft (1,000 sq m) spa offers eight treatment rooms and the menu includes the “Beauty Revelation”,
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