The famous Regent Berlin closes: A piece of luxury hotel industry goes!

Das Regent Berlin schließt zum Jahresende 2024 seine Türen. Eine Ära luxuriöser Gastlichkeit am Gendarmenmarkt neigt sich dem Ende zu.
The Regent Berlin closes its doors at the end of 2024. An era of luxurious hospitality at the Gendarmenmarkt is coming to an end. (Symbolbild/MB)

The famous Regent Berlin closes: A piece of luxury hotel industry goes!

A memorable chapter of the Berlin hotel industry closes its doors: the Regent Berlin on the Gendarmenmarkt, which will expire its lease by the end of 2024, closes after almost two decades. General Manager Claus Geißelmann announced the sudden farewell with an emotional thanks to the loyal guests for "all the unforgettable moments". The five-star hotel, known as Four Seasons Berlin until 2004, will go down in history, not least by its prominent guests such as George Clooney, Madonna and Tom Cruise, who even requested several suites for his stay in 2007. This is reported by the An end full of gloss

The Regent, known for its luxurious amenities and its first-class restaurant, which was awarded two Michelin stars from 2007 to 2017, will close his doors after the US investor Blackstone, the owner of the building, is considering a comprehensive renovation. With the closure of the hotel, another part of the Berlin luxury hostel landscape, which was most recently recognized with the World Travel Award as the best hotel in Germany. In recent years, the house had become a synonym for elegance and exclusivity, which was also liked to frequented by celebrities, as reported.

The building designed by the architect Josef Paul Kleihues housed 156 rooms, including 39 suites, and was considered a prime example of modern architecture in Berlin. The unmistakable charm of the regent is fed not only by its amenities, but also by its extraordinary stories. Famous guests left unforgettable memories, and this shine is now taken away from the historic place. The reconciliation process for the future use of the property is being pursued with tension, while the Berlin luxury market is reduced again by a distinctive hotel. Special alternatives are already waiting, such as the Adlon, which is known for Michael Jackson's spectacular appearances.

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