Relexa Schlosshotel Cecilienhof

NEUER GARTEN

Potsdam, DE

Rating: 4 stars

Castle Cecilienhof was built in 1917 by the last German Emperor Wilhelm II for his son Wilhelm and his daughter-in-law Cecilie. The palace, built in the half timbered style of an English country house became famous when it hosted the "big three" Truman, Churchill and Stalin for the "Potsdam Conference" in 1945. Cecilienhof is situated in the middle of an English park named "Neuer Garten" overlooking two lakes. The castle as well as the park is part of the UNESCO world heritage of culture. Each of the 41 different hotel rooms is individual by its location, size, decoration and view. The furniture meets the high standard of a luxury castle hotel and offers the experience of warm, English elegance. The hotel with 8 private banquet rooms is known as a high ranked meeting place for social, political and business events as well as conferences and meetings.

Room Information

Superior Double Parkview

Superior guest room with 1 queen bed; alarm clock, hairdryer, sitting area, mini bar, internet access, TV; friendly room in yellow and blue-green, lacquered furniture in Cecilie-design.

Superior single

Superior guest room with 1 twin bed; alarm clock, hairdryer, sitting area, mini bar, internet access; friendly room in yellow and blue-green, lacquered furniture in Cecilie-design

Deluxe double Parkview

Deluxe guest room with 1 king bed; alarm clock, hairdryer, mini bar, sitting area, internet access; friendly large rooms in yellow and dark red, lacquered furniture in Cecilie-design.

Suite Parkview

Deluxe Suite with 1 king bed; alarm clock, hairdryer, mini bar, sitting area internet access; large rooms in different designs, some with original stucco ceiling and ornamental fire place, baldachin-bed and luxery bathroom

Directions

Berlin Tegel International Airport: SW

From the airport, drive in direction Charlottenburg, then take A115 in direction Leipzig/Nurnberg, from exit Steqlitz drive in direction Wannsee over Glienicker Bridge to Potsdam, then follow the official signs to Cecilienhof.

Restaurants

On-Site Dining

* Schlossrestaurant - open 7am-11pm, casual, breakfast buffet..International and Regional specialties.* Hofgarten (courtyard dining) - open 10am-6pm April-October, casual, homemade snacks..cakes..refreshments. Our restaurant is closed from July 13th till 17th after 2pm.

Area Attractions

General Area

Historic museum of the Potsdam Conference with museum shop(in our castle) - 0 miles from property Sightseeing tours by bus to the historic highlights of Potsdam (Sanssouci, Neues Palais, Hollandisches Viertel etc.-0 miles from property Historic museum "Sanssouci" - 1.5 miles west from property New Palais - 2.2 miles west from property Dutch Quarter - 1.5 miles south from property Boat landing at the lake - less than 1 mile northwest from property Jogging and walking through the park "Neuer Garten" surrounding the castle - 0 miles from property.

Downtown Potsdam

2 KM northeast to the property.

Castle and Park Sanssouci

3 KM northeast to the property. Ensemble of different castles and gardens with the famous summer castle of 'Fredrick the Great'

Film Park Babelsberg

6 KM northwest to the property. Many attractions around the world of cinema and TV in the legendary Babelsberg film town

Glienicker Brucke

1.5 KM northwest to the property. Became famous as place of the exchange of spies during the 'Cold War'

Einsteinturm

5 KM north to the property. Building in expressionist architecture created by the famous architect Erich Mendelsohn

Russian Colony Alexandrowka

1 KM northeast to the property. Ensemble of wooden buildings in Russian style, founded in 1826 for arrested Russian soldiers

Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate)

35 KM southwest to the property. Symbol of the division and reunification of Germany

Reichstag

35 KM southwest to the property. Historic and present seat of the German Parliament, new dome built by Norman Foster

Kaufhaus des Westens (Kadewe)

35 KM southwest to the property. Partly destroyed during World War II, memorial against the war

Museumsinsel

40 KM southwest to the property. Ensemble of 5 museums with archeological and art collections of the 19th century

Checkpoint Charlie

40 KM southwest to the property. Former allied checkpoint for diplomats, members of the allied forces and foreigners

Potsdamer Platz

40 KM southwest to the property. Business, shopping and cultural centre built after the reunification of Germany by famous architects like Renzo Piano