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Contact: Gitte Balkwitz Potsdamer Platz 3

Director of Public Relation 10785 Berlin, Germany
Tel.: +49(0)30-33 777 6026, Fax: +49 (0)30-33 777 5001
Mobil: +49 (0)176-176 30 113
E-Mail: gitte.balkwitz@ritzcarlton.com

THE RITZ-CARLTON, BERLIN

Awards 2004 – Today

2020
 The Design Awards: Hotel Over 200 Rooms Europe Winner 2020

2019
 Gault & Millau: POTS 14 points
 GUSTO: POTS 6+ pans
 FEINSCHMECKER: POTS 2,5 Fs
 Falstaff Bar- & Spirits Guide: Arnd Heißen – „Most innovative bartender“
 Berliner Meisterköche (Master chefs): Mathias Brandweiner „Host of the Year 2019“
 World Travel Awards 2019: „Germany’s Leading Hotel“

2017
 Falstaff Bar- & Spirits Guide: The Curtain Club as “Hotel Bar of the Year”
 Green Hotelier Awards 2017: “Highly Commended” hotel in Europe

2016
 American Express 25th Anniversary Award: Thomas Munko „Most Above and
Beyond Concierge 2015
 Trivago National Awards 2017: Top Ten 5 Star Hotel Germany

2015
 Falstaff Bar- & Spirits Guide: The Curtain Club as “Hotel Bar of the Year” 2015
 World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015: Country Winner in the category “Luxury City
Hotel”
 World Travel Awards 2015: Country Winner in the category „Germany’s Leading
Hotel Residences“
 Glenfiddich Award for Bar Culture: The Curtain Club as “Bar of the Year” 2014
2014
 World Luxury Hotel Awards 2014: Country Winner in the category “Luxury Hotel”
 Leaders of the Year 2014: Isabel Steinhauer – “F&B Manager of the Year”
 Mixology Bar Awards: The Curtain Club as “Hotel Bar of the Year” 2015
 World Travel Award: “Germany´s Leading Business Hotel”
 “Green-Leader-Status” Platinum by Tripadvisor

2013
 The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin has been ranked #1 Top Large City Hotel in Europe in
Travel + Leisure’s 2013 World’s Best Awards
 Condé Nast Traveler US-Edition / Reader's Choice Awards awarded as best Northern
European hotel
 Mixology Bar Awards: Arnd Heissen – Mixologist of the year 2014

2012
 Travel Leisure elected the Hotel to one of „The World’s Best Hotels”
 Mixology Bar Awards: Arnd Heissen – Host of the year 2013
 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards: No. 1 „Best Luxury Hotel in Germany“

2011
 Schlemmer Atlas: The Curtain Club as " Bar of the year "

2010
 The prestigious British magazine Hotel Management International has voted Thomas
Munko as ‘Concierge of the Year 2010’ in its inaugural European Hospitality Awards.

2009
 €uro Magazine 2009: The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin honored as “Best Business Hotel in
Germany”; categories “Service” and “Comfort”
 Gault & Millau: Brasserie Desbrosses 13 points

2008
 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards: No. 1 „Best Luxury in Europe“
 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2008: No. 3„Top Hotels Europe“, 96 points
 Gault & Millau: Brasserie Desbrosses 13 points

2007
 Condé Nast US Reader’s Choice 2007 awards: „Top Hotels Europe“ ranking no. 3
 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards: No. 1 „10 Best Luxury Hotels in Europe“
  EuroFinanzen 2007: The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin as Number 1 of Top 30 Germany‘s best
business hotels

2006
 Senses Wellness Award: “Best Boutique Spa 2006”
 Marcellino’s Hotel Report: „Best Luxury Hotel in 2006“

2005
 „Der Große Restaurant und Hotel Guide 2005“ (Germany): „Hotel of the year in
Germany“

2004
 Condé Nast Traveler US „Hot List 2004“ (most interesting new opening of the year
worldwide)
 HSMA Marketing Award: Best product idea of Bath-Butler services

About The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin

The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin has more than 303 guest rooms and suites and is located right next to the historic
Potsdamer Platz. This superior 5-star hotel has won multiple awards and offers a unique setting in an Art
Deco style and the highest level of outstanding service. POTS represents the modern German cuisine,
while the elegant The Lounge pampers guests with quality teas and its own menu. The Curtain Club and
the extravagant Fragrances are two of the city's top bars and complete the culinary ensemble the luxury
hotel has to offer. To relax and unwind, an elegant wellness facility and the exclusive Club Lounge
welcome guests on the 10th floor. For more information, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/berlin.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., part of Marriott International, Inc.,
currently operates more than 100 hotels and over 45 residential properties in 30 countries and territories.
For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest
company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories and
follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-
owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR). The Ritz-Carlton is proud to
participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott’s travel program replacing Marriott Rewards®,
The Ritz- Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an
extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled
benefits including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition. To
enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.

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