Accor's SO/ Berlin Das Stue to Rebrand as Sofitel in Q1 2027
Accor announced that SO/ Berlin Das Stue, a 78-room boutique hotel housed in a heritage-protected former Royal Danish Embassy overlooking Berlin's Tiergarten, will transition to Sofitel Berlin Das Stue in Q1 2027, joining Sofitel's global luxury collection. The property will retain its Danish heritage and contemporary design while undergoing a curated enhancement program covering guestrooms, bedding, public spaces, signage, corridors and a reimagined lobby. The move strengthens Sofitel's presence in Germany and Europe; Accor currently operates nearly 300 hotels with more than 43,000 rooms in Germany, with around 30 projects in development.
Impact and considerations
The rebranding of an iconic luxury property in central Berlin reflects Accor's strategy of consolidating gateway-city presence through brand upgrades, relevant to corporate travel buyers tracking premium accommodation supply and competition in Germany.
Key points
- SO/ Berlin Das Stue will officially transition to Sofitel Berlin Das Stue in Q1 2027, joining Sofitel's global luxury collection.
- The 78-room hotel occupies a heritage-protected 1930s neoclassical building that originally served as the Royal Danish Embassy, adjacent to Tiergarten park and the Berlin Zoological Garden.
- The transition includes guestroom upgrades, enhanced bedding and soft furnishings, refreshed public spaces, updated signage, corridor refurbishments and a reimagined lobby, while preserving the property's distinctive design.
- The hotel features the Bel Etage Suite and Penthouse Suite, plus an indoor heated swimming pool, spa, fitness facilities, private meeting spaces and distinctive dining.
- Accor operates nearly 300 hotels with more than 43,000 rooms in Germany, with around 30 projects in development; Sofitel has more than 120 hotels worldwide.
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- Accor
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- First source publication
- 23 Sept 2026, 20:30
- Page published
- 23 Sept 2026, 23:05
- Last updated
- 23 Sept 2026, 20:30
- Original links
- Accor News & Stories:Sofitel Announces Sofitel Berlin Das Stue, Bringing French Luxury to One of Berlin's Most Iconic Hotels - Accor (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 23 Sept 2026, 20:30