With a collection of spectacular properties in its portfolio, Kempinski Hotels is proudly home to some of the finest luxury suites in the world. From sprawling villas and sky-high penthouses to characterful hideaways steeped in history, the Kempinski constellation is filled with stand-out accommodations fit for contemporary kings and starry-eyed queens.
As World Sleep Day approaches on 14 March, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company has curated a collection of its most sensational suites, based on superlative space, historic pedigree or pure wow factor. From Berlin to Bali, these are the finest accommodation options in the Kempinski collection.
A ROYAL RETREAT
Formerly the summer residence of the Royal Family of Bavaria, Nymphenburg Palace is perhaps the finest example of classical Baroque architecture in Germany. To experience a flavour of the royal lifestyle enhanced by the luxurious touches of Kempinski hospitality, travellers can spend the night at the Nymphenburg Palace Royal Residence, a stately four-bedroom villa located within the palace grounds.
Inside the 836-sqm (8,998-sqft) residence, four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, three living rooms and a banquet-sized dining room are decorated with objets d’art from the nearby Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory, as well as artworks from British artists Damien Hirst and Nick Knight. Equipped with a full-sized kitchen and wine cellar, the Royal Residence has everything guests need for intimate family gatherings, while the private garden and majolica-tiled terrace is the perfect spot for summer soirées for up to 100 guests.
Other regal benefits for guests of the Nymphenburg Palace Royal Residence include the use of a chauffeur-driven limousine throughout each stay, round-trip airport transfers, 24/7 butler service and a daily breakfast fit for kings and queens.
HISTORIC HIDEAWAYS
Art, fashion and history come together at Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden, a gift from Augustus the Strong to his mistress in 1705. Berlin-based interior designer Markus Hilzinger sought inspiration from the hotel’s history to infuse the 380-sqm (4,090-sqft) Royal Suite with regal splendour and contemporary comforts. The stately abode is adorned with Parquet de Versailles oak flooring and hand-knotted carpets, with artworks by Venetian artist Bernardo Bellotto reproduced in collaboration with the Dresden State Art Collection.
Checking into the 185-sqm (1,991-sqft) Royal Suite at Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is reserved for the privileged few. The master bedroom reveals close-up views of the Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz in the historic heart of Berlin; private meetings or intimate dinners can be held in the cherry red study; and the entire suite meets the high levels of security required by heads of state and VIP guests, who also enjoy limousine transfers and 24-hour butler service.
Once the home of Ottoman Sultans, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul houses a collection of historic suites. The 458-sqm (4,929-sqft) Sultan Suite is the most opulent, with marble columns, decorative fireplaces and replicas of artworks by 19th-century Italian artist Fausto Zonaro. As well as a personal butler who welcomes guests with a time-honoured fragrance and soap ritual, guests are treated to the use of a chauffeur-driven 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and the best Bosphorus views in Istanbul.
SUPERLATIVE SPACES
Poised on the clifftops of Nusa Dua, The Apurva Kempinski Bali is a tribute to the architecture and craftsmanship of the Majapahit empire. The blend of imperial residence, architectural traditions and tropical ambience finds its apogee in the Nusantara Presidential Villa, a 1,379-sqm (14,843-sqft) three-bedroom hideaway on a private beach complete with an 18-metre swimming pool. Steps from the Apurva Chapel, the villa was built to entertain, with an abundance of indoor-outdoor space suitable for wedding receptions or private parties.
All year round, the Penthouse Suite at Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol provides front-row seats to the majestic landscape of Austria’s Kitzbühel Alps from cosy wood-panelled interiors and three vast outdoor terraces. A case study in contemporary Alpine luxury, this five-bedroom suite occupies the entire seventh floor of the hotel, with a fully equipped kitchen and 1,020 sqm (10,979 sqft) of indoor-outdoor space, making it the largest hotel suite in Austria.
Modern Turkish design meets Mediterranean lifestyle at Kempinski Hotel The Dome Belek, where a collection of three-bedroom Sultan Villas overlooks the resort’s PGA Sultan Golf Course. With space for up to six guests, the 467-sqm (5,026-sqft) villas are set in lush gardens with private swimming pools that can be heated in the winter and a covered lounge and dining area that makes indoor-outdoor living feasible all year round. A personal butler is also on hand to mix sundowners, book a beach cabana or make restaurant reservations.
WOW FACTOR
In the stately surrounds of Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich, the Maximilian Suite stands out as a study in fine craftsmanship. Reimagined by interior designer Colin Finnegan in 2019, the 175-sqm (1,883-sqft) suite is home to a grand master bedroom framed by an antique Carrara marble fireplace, walnut pillars and sunray ceiling art inspired by the staterooms of the Munich Residence. From their private terrace, guests can revel in spectacular views of Munich’s Old Town and the Bavarian Alps.
Travellers can transition effortlessly from beach to piste at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, where the collection of Aspen Ski Chalets brings a slice of Rocky Mountain chic to Dubai’s urban metropolis. Stepping inside the 228-sqm (2,454-sqft) three-bedroom chalets, guests enter a winter wonderland where flagstone walls frame views of Ski Dubai. Guests also enjoy 24-hour butler service and access to the hotel’s Executive Lounge, as well as tickets to the children-friendly Snow Park in Ski Dubai.
At The David Kempinski Tel Aviv the three-storey The David Penthouse Suite reveals panoramic views over the sparkling Mediterranean Sea via six-metre floor-to-ceiling windows and a wrap-around terrace complete with a 10-metre infinity pool. Two ocean-facing master bedrooms with marble bathrooms and spacious living areas are perfectly positioned for sublime sunsets, and guests staying in the 380-sqm (4,090-sqft) suite have access to a private study, gym, sauna and a fully stocked pantry, as well as a full-time personal concierge.
