The building at Oranienstraße 40, originally constructed as an office building, survived two world wars without major damage. Built in 1912, it initially housed the Café Oranienpalast on the ground floor for the first twelve years, where concerts and cabarets were held under the direction of Oscar Barton. Later, the building served various purposes, including a venue for readings and cabaret performances, a department store, a grocery store, and a nightclub, until business lawyer Dietrich von Boetticher purchased the property in 2008 and tasked his business partner, hotelier Dietmar Müller-Elmau, with developing a hotel concept.
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This was not Müller-Elmau's first project of this kind, as the entrepreneur is also behind the renowned Schloss Elmau, a luxury hotel in the Bavarian Alps. It is no coincidence, therefore, that some parallels from Schloss Elmau can be found in Berlin – for example, the elephant that not only adorns the logo of both hotels but also a particularly luxurious fabric named Jehan Red. Müller-Elmau discovered this fabric many years ago in London at the renowned designer Andrew Martin and was immediately reminded of his favorite country, India. He promptly purchased all available rolls and used them in his hotel Schloss Elmau and Orania.Berlin. The elephant and the warm tones of the hand-woven, gold-red fabric repeatedly appear on cozy cushions, lounge seating, or the headboard of a bed.
An exclusive residential feel is also ensured by the untreated and solid real wood, with its natural grain patterns, used for the floors, cabinets, desks, and beds, making each room a true one-of-a-kind. Together with Schramm mattresses, sofas and armchairs from B&B Italia, handwoven Luribaff rugs from Iran, silk curtains from JAP, and golden wall and ceiling lights from Enzo Catellani, individual living environments have been created where guests can feel completely at ease.
A total of seven room categories are available: the smallest rooms measure 17 square meters and are particularly popular with business travellers who stay in Berlin for a short time. The two Family Suites, with their surroundings, huge windows and direct views of Oranienplatz, each Family Suite counts 131 square meters. All rooms are flooded with light and features warm lighting, stylish and high-quality furniture, and natural colours, offering particularly high comfort. A unique feature: dogs are welcome throughout the hotel, both in all rooms and in the lounge and restaurant areas.
