Why do people love staying in your hotel? Hotel De Rome is a Rocco Forte Hotel - one of Berlin’s most intriguing and unique buildings. Once the headquarters of the Dresdner bank, there’s a fascinating history to discover within its walls. A swimming pool in the former jewel vault. A grand ballroom is the old cashier’s hall. Oak-panelled suites in the old bank director offices. Now a five-star hotel, it offers exceptional hospitality, flavoursome cuisine and first-rate facilities, located in the heart of the city - a winning combination of historic architecture and contemporary interior design What is there to do in the area? Hotel de Rome on Bebelplatz is perfectly located in the heart of Berlin and also within easy reach of Berlin’s key attractions- historical landmarks such as the Brandburg Gate, Alexanderplatz and the Reichstag, as well as cultural attractions including Museum Island and the Jewish Museum. What kind of breakfast do you offer? International breakfast with lots of regional products. Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? At La Banca Restaurant & Bar, authentic food is served all day in contemporary and relaxed surroundings. Local galleries exhibit on the walls, the best spaghetti al pomodoro in all of Berlin can be eaten in the beautiful La Banca Garden and aperitivo is served to the sounds of the resident DJ. Head chef Jorg Behrend believes in natural, seasonal and local produce, fresh flavours and perfect preparation. His menu created for La Banca is composed of classic, Italian, sharing plates that can be eaten in a ‘family-style’. Which are your most popular room types, and why? Each of our 108 rooms and 37 suites are individually designed by Olga Polizzi and Tommaso Ziffer, comfortable and elegant with contemporary design. Our signature historic suites are definitively a highlight. They were the former offices of the bank directors. What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ? From the Berlin bear teddy in their room to our special Families R Forte passport, our Families R Forte Programme makes sure our junior guests are just as pampered as the grown-ups. And yes we can fit extra beds in our rooms, also we have connecting rooms for families. What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? Berlin is Europe's most vibrant city destination and if you are looking for an exclusive stay - Hotel de Rome offers an authentic Berlin Experience in the heart of Berlin.
