Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden completes stylish makeover
The legacy of Augustus the Strong and Countess Cosel shines through in sublime splendour in its 180 rooms and 31 suites and as soon as guests enter the hotel, they will notice the sophisticated lighting concept in the lobby, with an installation modelled on the course of the River Elbe.
In the Amalie Pâtisserie and Lounge, located in the spacious lobby, as well as in the hotel’s own restaurant, Das Palais, guests can enjoy a wide range of exquisite dishes, including creative reinterpretations of tried and tested classics.
The seafood restaurant Kastenemeiers, with its special selection of fish and seafood, is another culinary addition. The Bar 1705, named after the year the Taschenbergpalais was founded, spoils visitors with an extensive cocktail menu and takes them back to the inspiring era of the ‘Roaring Twenties.’
Following the extensive renovation of all rooms and suites, the final highlight, the Royal Suite, was reopened. Combining the King and Queen Suite into one of the largest hotel suites in Germany, it extends over 4100 sq-ft and offers a stylish overall concept of colours and patterns with a careful selection of hand-knotted carpets on the Parquet de Versailles floors and linen wallpaper.
The vision of interior designer Markus Hilzinger to create a unique symbiosis of history and modern aesthetics and self-evident elegance has succeeded on every level and makes the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden a place where luxury steeped in tradition is lived in a contemporary way.
In the spa area on the top floor of the hotel, which had already been modernised before the renovation, baroque accents were integrated, which are based on Dresden’s cityscape and fit seamlessly into the overall composition of the hotel. A fitness area, Finnish saunas, a steam bath and an infrared cabin offer a comprehensive wellness programme.
The large indoor swimming pool impresses with a sparkling starry sky as a special design element. A wide range of yoga classes, which are offered regularly on the Bel Étage, and a selection of individual treatments complete the hotel’s wellness programme.
British Airways’ popular Club World Business Class seat
Wayfarer recommends flying to Dresden via London with British Airways. The great British airline flies daily to Dresden via London and the author recommends flying in Club World (Business Class) on the long-haul sector to Heathrow, which features flat-bed seats, hundreds of hours’ entertainment on demand, a great selection of wine and some of the best meals in the sky.
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