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    Kempinski

    Kempinski is a hotel brand. Pearl maps 44 hotels across 30 cities in 25 countries and adds history, ownership context, key figures, FAQs, and notable locations for travelers and diners.

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    Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Berlin, Germany
    1Hotel

    Hotel Adlon Kempinski

    Berlin, Germany

    Points

    1,545

    Book Hotel Adlon Kempinski when Berlin calls for formal luxury, practiced service, a central base with serious hotel credentials. It is less compelling for travelers chasing a casual design stay, but strong for business, celebrations, repeat visitors who want the logistics handled smoothly.

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    The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
    2Hotel

    Points

    1,300

    Choose The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore for a polished civic-district stay with stronger heritage character than many central business hotels. It suits couples and business travelers who value location and atmosphere; compare Raffles for a more ceremonial stay, Fairmont for large-hotel convenience, Carlton for a more value-led city option.

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    Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich, Munich, Germany
    3Hotel

    A strong Munich pick if you want formal luxury, Maximilianstraße convenience, recognized quality signals rather than boutique edge. The value case is strongest when benefits or upgrade channels are available; otherwise, compare closely with Cortiina Hotel, BEYOND by Geisel, Do & Co Hotel Munich before paying the luxury premium.

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    Kempinski Palace Engelberg, Engelberg, Switzerland
    4Hotel

    Kempinski Palace Engelberg

    Engelberg, Switzerland

    Points

    1,200

    Book Kempinski Palace Engelberg for a polished Engelberg celebration, business stay, or luxury mountain weekend, especially if hotel recognition matters. Dining is better treated as part of the in-house experience than the sole reason to travel, so serious restaurant planners should compare Engelberg dining separately before locking the itinerary.

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    PUR, Berchtesgaden, Germany
    5Restaurant

    PUR

    Berchtesgaden, Germany

    Points

    1,070

    The only two-Michelin-star restaurant in Berchtesgaden and the most credentialed dining option in the Bavarian Alps. Chef Jean-François Rouquette's French modern cuisine runs Tuesday to Saturday evenings only at a €€€€ price point. Book well in advance — this is a Near Impossible reservation — and plan your trip around it.

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    Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    6Hotel

    Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Points

    1,050

    Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is worth booking if Dubai convenience matters more than beach-resort atmosphere. Its Al Barsha mall-side setting works well for repeat visitors, families, short stays built around retail, indoor entertainment, or meetings, with strong luxury credentials including Forbes 4-Star, MICHELIN hotel selection, Virtuoso partner status, La Liste Top Hotels 2026 scoring.

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    Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
    7Hotel

    Points

    1,050

    Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is the right call if you want a central Pathum Wan luxury stay with strong third-party recognition and less logistical friction. It is not the value pick for travelers chasing the lowest rate, but it earns consideration through Kempinski backing, Forbes 4-Star recognition, MICHELIN hotel selection, La Liste Top Hotels 2026 placement.

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    Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains, St. Moritz, Switzerland
    8Hotel

    Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains

    St. Moritz, Switzerland

    Points

    1,025

    Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains is a strong St. Moritz choice for business travelers who want grand-hotel polish, spa time, a quieter base for a high-stakes winter stay. Book early for peak periods; compare Badrutt's Palace Hotel for a more theatrical scene and Suvretta House for a more residential alpine feel.

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    Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha, Doha, Qatar
    9Hotel

    Book Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha for a polished family or celebration stay on The Pearl, especially if the waterfront setting matters more than a purely central business location. It carries Michelin 1 Key, Forbes Recommended, Virtuoso recognition, so the stronger case is a luxury base rather than a quick in-and-out stop.

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    Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
    10Hotel

    Points

    850

    Spring and autumn are the smarter windows for Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, especially if work meetings and walkable city time are both on the agenda. Book it for a central Pest base with Forbes 4-Star, La Liste, World Travel Awards, Virtuoso recognition; cross-shop Four Seasons or Aria if atmosphere matters more than logistics.

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    Kempinski Hotel Taschenbergpalais, Dresden, Germany
    11Hotel

    Points

    750

    Book Kempinski Hotel Taschenbergpalais for a polished Dresden luxury stay anchored in the Old Town, especially for culture weekends and high-occasion trips. It is the safer splurge than smaller local peers if service infrastructure and a landmark setting matter, but food-focused travelers should plan destination meals outside the hotel.

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    Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgaden, Germany
    12Hotel

    Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden

    Berchtesgaden, Germany

    Points

    625

    Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden is the polished, full-service choice in Berchtesgaden, better suited to business-adjacent alpine stays than quick city errands. Its 2025 Michelin 2 Keys recognition makes it a serious upscale pick, but value-minded travelers should compare Kulturhof Stanggass and the smaller boutique alternatives before committing.

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    Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
    13Hotel

    Points

    525

    Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is a strong choice if you want a calm luxury base in Lumphini rather than a louder Bangkok hotel scene. Its 2025 awards recognition supports the splurge, especially for suite-level stays, but value-focused travelers should compare nearby peers before committing.

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    Sophia, Portorož, Slovenia
    14Restaurant

    Sophia

    Portorož, Slovenia

    Points

    360

    Sophia is Portorož's strongest argument for staying on the coast rather than driving inland for fine dining. Two consecutive Michelin Plates, a 160-selection wine list with deep Italian coverage, $$ cuisine pricing make it the most practical high-quality dinner on the promenade. Book it as your anchor meal and consider a second visit to work through the wine list properly.

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    Kempinski Hotel The Dome Belek, Antalya, Turkey
    15Hotel

    Points

    350

    Kempinski Hotel The Dome Belek is the Belek choice for a polished resort occasion, especially if room category and privacy matter more than Antalya city access. Its 2025 World Luxury Hotel Awards and World Travel Awards recognition give it a stronger trust signal than a generic beach-resort booking, but golf-first and villa-first travelers should compare nearby peers before committing.

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    Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow, Moscow, Russia
    16Hotel

    Points

    300

    Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow is a practical central Moscow luxury-hotel choice for travelers comparing value against the city's bigger-name peers. Its strongest case is location plus external recognition from La Liste Top Hotels (2026): 95pts; book it when the rate is competitive and the trip needs a polished base rather than a scene-led hotel stay.

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    Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, Accra, Ghana
    17Hotel

    A strong first-time Accra pick for travelers who want central convenience and a polished full-service hotel rather than a small boutique stay. The 2025 World Luxury Hotel Awards recognition gives it a clearer luxury signal than most local peers, while families should choose it for scale and ease rather than assuming resort-style children's programming.

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    Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare, Mahé, Seychelles
    18Hotel

    Points

    275

    A practical south Mahé resort choice for travelers who want an easier-to-book Seychelles stay with full-service infrastructure. Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare makes the strongest case when the rate undercuts flashier Mahé options and the trip benefits from staying on the main island rather than adding out-island transfer time.

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    Kempinski Al Othman Al Khobar Hotel, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
    19Hotel

    Points

    250

    A safer Al Khobar choice for business travel, family stays, special occasions where polished full-service comfort matters more than resort atmosphere. The suite upgrade is easier to justify for celebrations or multi-night stays; for a simple overnight, compare rates with Grand Hyatt, Holiday Inn & Suites, Braira first.

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    Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, San Lawrenz, Malta
    20Hotel

    Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz

    San Lawrenz, Malta

    Points

    250

    Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz is the practical Gozo pick for travelers who want resort infrastructure, a quieter base, the reassurance of the Kempinski Hotels network. It is worth booking when direct-rate benefits, upgrade potential, on-property facilities matter more than being in a dense town-center hotel zone.

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    The Bar at 15 Stamford, Singapore, Singapore
    21Bar

    The Bar at 15 Stamford

    Singapore, Singapore

    Points

    250

    The Bar at 15 Stamford is a practical Singapore pick for polished hotel-bar drinks, dates, small celebrations where convenience matters. Its Top 500 Bars Best Bars #324 recognition in 2025 gives it credibility, but the better reason to book is the low-friction central setting rather than a high-risk, high-concept night out.

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    Schwarzreiter, Munich, Germany
    22Restaurant

    Schwarzreiter

    Munich, Germany

    Points

    240

    Schwarzreiter delivers Modern Bavarian cooking on Munich's most prestigious dining street, with an improving OAD Classical Europe ranking (now #267 for 2025). It's the most compelling €€€€ choice in Munich if you want serious regional cuisine in an occasion-worthy setting, it's easier to book than most competitors at this tier.

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    Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana, Havana, Cuba
    23Hotel

    Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana is the right Havana choice if you want a polished, full-service stay near the historic core rather than a small guesthouse rhythm. It is easier to recommend for repeat visitors, couples, business-leaning trips than for travelers chasing the lowest rate or a residential feel.

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    Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras, Štrba, Slovakia
    24Hotel

    Points

    225

    Book Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras if the trip calls for a polished High Tatras base rather than a simple overnight near Štrba. The La Liste Top Hotels 2026 score gives it a stronger credibility signal than smaller regional stays, making it a sensible pick for work-plus-leisure trips, executive stays, or travelers who value predictability over lowest-rate lodging.

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    Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, Bansko, Bulgaria
    25Hotel

    Points

    225

    Against Bulgaria's estate hotels and Sofia business addresses, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko is the practical luxury pick when Bansko itself is the reason for the trip. Choose it for a polished resort base with recognized hotel credentials; look to Zornitza Family Estate, Aya Estate, or InterContinental Sofia if the brief is countryside quiet or capital-city access.

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    Johann Grill, Berchtesgaden, Germany
    26Restaurant

    Johann Grill

    Berchtesgaden, Germany

    Points

    210

    Johann Grill holds Michelin Plate recognition for both 2024 and 2025 — the strongest quality signal in Berchtesgaden's dining scene at the €€€ price point. It is the go-to for a structured evening meal with reliable kitchen standards. Easy to book, best experienced as a full dinner rather than a quick stop.

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    Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, Riga, Latvia
    27Hotel

    Points

    175

    Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga is the safer luxury pick in central Riga if you want polished service, brand confidence, credible recognition rather than a smaller boutique stay. Value-seekers should book the lowest room tier that meets their needs and upgrade only if they plan to use the hotel facilities enough to justify the spend.

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    Hotel Palace Portoroz, Portorož, Slovenia
    28Hotel

    Hotel Palace Portoroz

    Portorož, Slovenia

    Points

    150

    Choose Hotel Palace Portoroz for a central Portorož resort-hotel base, not for a restaurant-led trip. The value is in convenience, coastal positioning, access to hotel facilities; compare dining expectations carefully against nearby luxury peers before paying a premium.

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    Kempinski Hotel Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan
    29Hotel

    Points

    150

    Kempinski Hotel Aqaba is worth booking when Aqaba is the calm Red Sea portion of the trip, not just a quick overnight stop. Suite-level space makes sense for longer resort-style stays or work-and-rest trips; standard categories are the smarter value for short, activity-heavy itineraries. MICHELIN Guide Hotels selected it in 2025, which gives it a useful trust signal in the city.

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    Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum, Bodrum, Turkey
    30Hotel

    Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum is worth booking when the trip is about a quieter bay setting, spa time, a resort-led pace rather than constant movement through central Bodrum. Its 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner recognition gives it a useful trust signal, but the decision comes down to location: choose it for retreat energy, not nightly town-hopping.

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    About Kempinski

    Timeless European luxury and grandeur

    Kempinski Hotels is renowned for its European luxury, personalized service, and commitment to creating memorable experiences. A signature element is the 'Lady in Red,' a brand ambassador who provides bespoke assistance to guests. The brand is known for its elegant design, often blending classic European grandeur with local cultural influences, and offering exquisite culinary experiences.

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    Locations
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    Cities
    25
    Countries

    Entity profile

    At a glance

    Official website
    Founded
    1897
    Origin
    Berlin, Germany
    Founder
    Berthold Kempinski
    Pearl coverage
    44 locations in 25 countries

    Why it matters

    Kempinski Hotels is renowned for its European luxury, personalized service, and commitment to creating memorable experiences. A signature element is the 'Lady in Red,' a brand ambassador who provides bespoke assistance to guests. The brand is known for its elegant design, often blending classic European grandeur with local cultural influences, and offering exquisite culinary experiences.

    Kempinski Hotels is primarily owned by Bahraini investors, holding a majority stake, with a Thai shareholder holding a minority stake. This ownership structure was formalized in 2017, reinforcing the company's long-term strategy to remain an independent European luxury hotel group.

    History and origins

    Kempinski was founded in 1897 in Berlin, Germany. A key milestone came in 1952: Berthold Kempinski's grandson, Dr. Kempinski Hotels is primarily owned by Bahraini investors, holding a majority stake, with a Thai shareholder holding a minority stake.

    1897

    First Wine Restaurant

    Berthold Kempinski opens his first wine restaurant in Leipziger Strasse 25, Berlin, becoming a social hub.

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    1952

    First Luxury Hotel

    Berthold Kempinski's grandson, Dr. Friedrich Unger, transforms the Kempinski restaurant in Kurfuerstendamm 27 into the first new luxury hotel in Berlin.

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    1985

    International Expansion

    Lufthansa acquires shares in Kempinski AG, enabling the hotel company to operate Kempinski hotels abroad.

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    1992

    Entry into China

    Kempinski opens a new hotel in Beijing, marking its expansion into China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

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    2013

    African Safari Camp

    Kempinski opens its first luxury safari camp in Kenya's Masai Mara, expanding its presence in Africa.

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    2017

    Entry into the Americas

    Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana debuts in Cuba, marking Kempinski's first true luxury property in the Americas.

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    Key figures

    Notable Pearl locations

    Çırağan Palace Kempinski / Istanbul / Turkey

    Award-winning, iconic palace hotel

    Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski / Munich / Germany

    Germany's new capital of culture

    Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana / Havana / Cuba

    First true luxury property in the city

    The Apurva Kempinski Bali / Nusa Dua / Indonesia

    Award-winning, iconic resort

    Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl / Doha / Qatar

    Prestigious location in Doha

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is Kempinski?+

    Kempinski is a globally recognized luxury brand with 44 hotels and resorts tracked on Join Pearl. Kempinski Hotels is renowned for its European luxury, personalized service, and commitment to creating memorable experiences. A signature element is the 'Lady in Red,' a brand ambassador who provides bespoke assistance to guests. The brand is known for its elegant design, often blending classic European grandeur with local cultural influences, and offering exquisite culinary experiences.

    When was Kempinski founded?+

    Kempinski was founded in 1897 in Berlin, Germany.

    Who owns Kempinski?+

    Kempinski is owned by Bahraini investors (majority shareholder), Thai shareholder (minority).

    How many Kempinski locations are there?+

    Join Pearl currently tracks 44 Kempinski hotels and resorts worldwide.

    Who founded Kempinski?+

    Kempinski was founded by Berthold Kempinski.

    What is Kempinski known for?+

    Kempinski Hotels is renowned for its European luxury, personalized service, and commitment to creating memorable experiences. A signature element is the 'Lady in Red,' a brand ambassador who provides bespoke assistance to guests. The brand is known for its elegant design, often blending classic European grandeur with local cultural influences, and offering exquisite culinary experiences.

    Where is Kempinski headquartered?+

    Kempinski was originally established in Berlin, Germany.

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