EXCLUSIVE GROUP EXPERIENCES IN BERLIN
An elegant outpost in the centre of up-all-night Berlin. A relaxed hideaway in the animated Mitte District. A grand bank on Bebelplatz transformed into an intimate, artistic hotel: Hotel de Rome. Inside: sleek, modern styling and contemporary art meet historic architecture, creating commanding spaces primed for exceptional events. Fine Italian dining, English afternoon tea and imaginative signature cocktails. An ethereal underground spa in a former jewel vault; a tranquil rooftop terrace looking out across Berlin. Outside, you are face-to-face with the State Opera, a stroll from Museum Island and Gendarmenmarkt’s boutiques – perfectly placed to dive in to Berlin. From graffiti and street food to private gallery visits and guided historical tours – on foot, water, two or four wheels – our Concierge can arrange exclusive access and remarkable, tailor-made city experiences.
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CITY ACTIVITIES FOR GROUPS BOAT TRIPS 4 PRIVATE EVENTS 6 CULTURE AND HISTORY 8 FASHION SHOWS 10 GUIDED CITY TOURS 12 PRESS JUNKETS 14 BERLIN STATE OPERA 16 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS 18 HOTEL DINING 20 CITY FOOD TOUR 22 COCKTAILS AND TASTINGS 24 ART AND GALLERY TOURS 26 DE ROME SPA 28 TRABI TOURS 30 LOCAL ATTRACTIONS 32
events.derome@roccofortehotels.com T: +49 30 460 609 1420
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B E R L I N B Y WAT E R Boat trips
A unique perspective on Berlin – seeing the city from the 100 miles of navigable waterways that weave through it. Sail along the River Spree, past waterside bars and city centre sights Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island. On to Landwehr Canal, passing through Tiergarten park. Or on into Charlottenburg and the Prussian palaces of Potsdam and Wannsee lakes. Opt for organised sailings or personal row boats to drift through the city at your leisure.
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O U T S TA N D I N G OCCASIONS Private events
From its glass-roofed mosaicked ballroom – the former cashier’s hall – and original marble columns, to its network of underground bank vaults, Hotel de Rome’s imposing historic architecture lends itself perfectly to unique, unforgettable events. Whether entertaining underground or taking over the Rooftop Terrace, guests will receive the high Rocco Forte standard of service, a private entrance and bespoke food and drink menus.
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CITY SIGHTS Culture and history
Mere minutes on foot from the UNESCO-listed Museum Island, its important art and archaeology museums and the Neo-Renaissance Berlin Cathedral, a short walk west to the Brandenburg Gate, The Holocaust Memorial and Tiergarten park or down to Checkpoint Charlie and Potsdamer Platz, Hotel de Rome is in the midst of Berlin’s most important cultural and historic sights. Immerse yourself in the city with bespoke sightseeing excursions and routes from our Concierge.
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HIGH STYLE Fashion Shows
A regular Berlin Fashion Week venue, the hotel’s towering ceilings and dramatic aesthetic make it a high-glamour, high-impact backdrop for fashion shows – with ample catwalk space and privacy, and a dedicated events team to aid with logistics and styling.
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INSIDER KNOWLEDGE Guided city tours
Experience the city like a local with expert guided tours from Berlin natives: insider access to the best eats, art and nightlife; shopping stops from smart boutiques to Berlin’s many markets; museums, monuments and sightseeing with storytelling to bring Berlin’s complex history to life. Two-wheeled tours can also be arranged for those that want to see Berlin by bike.
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S TA R Q U A L I T Y Press junkets
With flexible suite space, outstanding catering, private entrances and complete team discretion, Hotel de Rome is well-suited to film junkets and press events, making it an important address in Berlin for the city’s film industry.
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AN ARTS ICON Berlin State Opera
Recently re-opened after a seven-year restoration, the Berlin State Opera House, or Staatsoper, is one of the city’s most important cultural and architectural institutions – and directly opposite the hotel. We can arrange private tours of its exquisite auditorium or premium tickets for a performance from the venerated Berlin State Opera (now in its third century) and a table in La Banca for our special pre-opera menu.
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MEETING OF MINDS Conferences and meetings
Between our five contemporary meeting rooms accommodating up to 90 and our 220-capacity ballroom, we are well-equipped to host every ilk of corporate event. All meeting spaces enjoy natural daylight and state-of-the-art technology, with on-site parking, a private entrance and our restaurant team on-hand to create tailored menus for your attendees.
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FINE I TA L I A N C U I S I N E Hotel dining
Michelin-starred, Tuscan-trained chef Fulvio Pierangelini – Creative Director of Food for Rocco Forte Hotels – brings authentic Italian flair to La Banca, serving simple, fresh fare all day amidst revolving modern art or out in the verdant courtyard. His team are on hand to create bespoke menus for all events, with the restaurant and garden available for private hire. Elsewhere, find authentic English afternoon tea in the elegant Opera Court or seasonal dishes on the rooftop terrace.
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TA S T E O F T H E T O W N City food tour
A culinary odyssey with Bite Berlin. From traditional Bratwurst and Strudel to experimental cooking and exotic flavours, discover the authentic taste of modern Berlin, eating your way through food markets, pop-ups and favourite local restaurants.
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MASTER MIXOLOGY Cocktails and tastings
A buzzing after-hours spot with resident DJ and an inspired cocktail menu, La Banca bar’s mixologists create botanical infusions for unique signature drinks, available there or overlooking central Berlin on the Rooftop Terrace. Guests can learn more with cocktail classes and drinks tastings – discovering the secrets of mixology and distillation and sampling fine local produce.
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A FINE ART Art and gallery tours
Unlock Berlin’s thriving contemporary art scene with private tours of the city’s most exciting galleries in collaboration with GoArt! Tours take connoisseurs, collectors and art enthusiasts through the most interesting galleries, museums and private collections in Berlin, as well as concept stores, street art, architecture and artists’ ateliers – all on Hotel de Rome’s doorstep.
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CITY S A N C T U A RY De Rome Spa
Once the bank’s jewel vault, the subterranean De Rome Spa offers peace, relaxation and restoration in the centre of fast-paced Berlin. Find a swimming pool, aromatherapy steam room and Finnish sauna; a gym with TechnoGym and ROGUE equipment; private and group classes; and specialist health and beauty treatments, from Ayurvedic massage to age-defying facials using Forte Organics products, grown on our organic farm in Sicily.
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EASY RIDER Trabi tours
Hit the road in historical Trabant cars – nostalgic symbols of the city – for a four-wheeled tour of East Berlin that revisits the city’s divided history, key Cold War sights and the longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall.
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L O C AT I O N
A C C O M M O D AT I O N
Hotel de Rome is located on historic Bebelplatz in the fashionable Mitte district. Many attractions including Museum Island and the Brandenburg Gate are within walking distance.
• 108 bedrooms from 36m 2 - 42m2 • 37 suites from 50m 2, 4 historic suites with high ceilings and original wood-panelled walls • All bathrooms have separate walk-in showers and baths; some suites feature freestanding bathtubs
Hotel de Rome is a: • 10-minute drive from Berlin Hauptbahnhof • 25-minute drive from Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) • 40-minute drive from Berlin Schoenefeld Airport (SXF)
R E STAU R A N T & B A R S • La Banca Restaurant & Bar • Rooftop Terrace • Opera Court
Behrenstrasse 37 10117 Berlin, Germany T: +49 30 460 609 1420 e: events.derome@roccofortehotels.com
MEETINGS & EVENTS • 5 meeting rooms (2 interconnect) for up to 90 delegates • Historic ballroom with 10m-high ceilings for receptions of up to 220 guests • Opera Court with 10m-high ceilings for receptions of up to 100 guests • All with natural daylight • Parking spaces on site
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D E R O M E S PA • 20m swimming pool • 6 treatment rooms • Sauna and steam room • Relaxation area • Gym
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