Four Seasons and prominent European hotel developer Gruppo Statuto have announced plans to transform Berlin’s historic Hotel de Rome into a Four Seasons experience, opening in late 2027.

Revealed at ILTM Cannes this week (Dec 2), the opening marks the return of Four Seasons to Berlin after 20 years.

Following a large-scale renovation, Four Seasons Hotel Berlin will welcome guests to a reimagined luxury hospitality offering that preserves the property’s storied façade while transforming approximately 140 guest rooms and suites, restaurants, and bars.

The result will blend timeless and modern design, reflecting Berlin’s distinct balance of history, creativity, and contemporary culture.

“We are proud to mark our return to Germany, reestablishing Four Seasons as the leading luxury hospitality offering in the market,” said Four Seasons President and Chief Executive Officer, Alejandro Reynal.

“Berlin is an important European destination to add to our global portfolio, and we look forward to collaborating once again with Gruppo Statuto, with whom we have an exceptional track record of introducing Four Seasons legendary service and experiences to some of the region’s most dynamic destinations.”

Originally home to the former Dresdner Bank headquarters and built in the late 1800s, 2006 marked the building’s transformation into a hospitality experience. In the city’s historic Mitte district and set along the cobblestone streets of Bebelplatz, Four Seasons Hotel Berlin will soon place guests at the centre of the city’s cultural and architectural heritage.

St. Hedwig’s Cathedral and the Unter den Linden State Opera sit just steps away, while the Brandenburg Gate, Gendarmenmarkt, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Museum Island are all within walking distance.

The property will operate as Hotel de Rome through 2026, managed by Gruppo Statuto. Renovations will take place before reopening as Four Seasons Hotel Berlin in 2027, with select services and amenities remaining open during that time.

Four Seasons Hotel Berlin will be led by General Manager Christian Poda, whose 26-year career with the company began in 1999.

Most recently, Christian was Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, with oversight of properties in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Suzhou.

Born and raised in Berlin, Christian will return to his home city to oversee the transition of the hotel to a Four Seasons experience.

“Hotel de Rome has a rich history in Berlin and will have an exciting future in its next chapter as a Four Seasons experience,” says Gruppo Statuto Owner, Giuseppe Statuto.

“Building on the success of our projects together in Italy, we will elevate the guest experience while thoughtfully enhancing the Hotel’s existing character,” he said.

“Together, we are confident that Four Seasons Hotel Berlin will bring this same excellence to the German market.”