Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden

Without a doubt, this hotel is the nicest place my husband and I have ever stayed. Dresden is a magnificent city and it was an added bonus to stay in a former palace that has been meticulously renovated. Not only is it ideally located steps away from the Royal Palace, the Zwinger, shops, and great restaurants, it is full of friendly and knowledgeable staff. We had a Palais Room and were immediately blown away by the high ceilings, beautiful hardwood parquet flooring, tasteful decor, and insanely large walk-in shower and double vanity room. The bed with top-notch linens and comfy pillows made for a restful sleep after exploring the stunning city and its fantastic collection of history and art museums. There was a loveseat and a chair so we had plenty of room to relax with a cup of tea and a good book in the evening. The room had all the amenities you could need and then some, including ample storage, a kettle for tea, coffee maker, bathrobes, plenty of ports for charging phones. Don't miss delicious Amalie patisserie. The cakes are phenomenal. Staying at the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden was the highlight of our vacation and definitely a 5 stars experience. If you are headed to Dresden, stay here. You will not be disappointed.

This hotel is the textbook definition of what a five-star experience should be. It doesn’t just check the boxes, it rewrites the exam. The building itself is stunning, a former 18th-century palace that was heavily damaged in the 1945 bombing of Dresden and perfectly restored. The latest renovation, completed in 2023, is nothing short of magnificent, an architectural gem for both history and modern luxury. The staff? A flawless combination of German efficiency and genuine attentiveness. No hollow smiles, no fussing, just calm, competent people who actually do things. Refreshing, isn’t it? I traveled with my family and we booked two rooms: a Palais Room for my wife and me, and a Grand Palais Room (larger, as the name suggests) for the kids. Both rooms featured separate showers and bathtubs, gorgeous hardwood parquet flooring, and top-tier linens, towels, and toiletries. Not a chipped tile or sad pillow in sight. Pro tip: don’t miss the bar downstairs. The cakes are borderline criminal in their deliciousness. I still think about them…. I’d love to offer constructive criticism, I really would, but the truth is, I can’t think of a single thing I’d change. It’s that good. Well… one thing. Leaving is hard. Brutally hard. You’ve been warned.

My second stay. The hotel is truly beautiful - new rooms with contemporary luxury design. Everything is perfect. Please, the breakfast restaurant also needs to be renovated - it looks terrible, 90s design. It greatly reduces the overall impression of the hotel.

Our stay at Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden was simply wonderful. The rooms were beautifully designed — colorful, warm, and inviting — making it a joy to return to after exploring the city. Every detail felt thoughtful and refined. The bar was a highlight, with an impressive cocktail selection from around the world and an interactive menu that made the experience even more fun. We spent a great evening discovering new flavors. If I had to mention one thing, the indoor pool was colder than expected, which made it a bit hard to fully enjoy. Still, it didn’t take away from how much we loved our stay. Dresden is stunning, and this hotel made the experience even more unforgettable. I would absolutely return.

A grand hotel in the best Kempinski mode: formal, fully staffed, well appointed and gracious. Great -- yes, great -- breakfast buffet. Access to good restaurants, some part of, some adjacent to the hotel. Location in the center of things, within a stroll of the major museums, opera, galleries, and all.