In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 69 guest reviews of Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and The rooms. The most common complaints: Some found reception unhelpful or indifferent to complaints. Some rooms are small, with little space for toiletries in the bathroom.
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This 5-star hotel offers elegant rooms. It is next to Dresden Castle, a 5-minute walk from the Frauenkirche Church. The hotel was completely renovated in 2024.
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski offers air-conditioned rooms with Wi-Fi access and satellite TV, and all rooms have a minibar and seating area. The modern bathrooms have a hairdryer.
There are 3 different design types that pay homage to the baroque heritage of Dresden but also appeal to the modern luxury traveller.
The new pool and sauna area is open daily between 07:00 and 20:00, and a range of massages and spa treatments are available. The modern fitness area at Taschenbergpalais is open daily from 06:30 to 22:00. The hotel can also provide you with information on popular running routes along the Elbe river with a view of Dresden's skyline. Massages can be enjoyed in your hotel room.
Room service is not included. Amalie Patisserie & Lounge, Bar 1705, Restaurant Das Palais for a fresh cuisine of the classics
The Altmarkt tram stop or Theaterplatz is 200 meters from the hotel.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski is about being in the middle of baroque Dresden. The palace stands right next to the Residenzschloss, the Zwinger is across the way and the Semperoper and the Frauenkirche are a short walk off, so the Altstadt is yours from the front door. Guests talk most about the location, the beauty of the building and a friendly, attentive team, and the 2024 renovation shows in rooms they describe as spotless, modern and very comfortable. A pool, sauna and spa treatments make it easy to unwind after a day of sightseeing. The criticisms are few. Food is where opinions diverge: breakfast wins plenty of praise, but some guests expected more of it and of the restaurants. On a hot summer day the air conditioning may not keep up, and drivers should check arrival details ahead. Couples and culture lovers who want Dresden's sights on the doorstep will find it hard to fault; diners in search of a destination restaurant should plan to eat out.
Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 — the average across the 4 hotels we list in Dresden is 9.2.
- The location is what guests praise most: the Residenzschloss is opposite, the Zwinger and the Semperoper are a few steps away, and the rest of the Altstadt is just around the corner.
- Guests describe the palace as elegant, charming and tasteful, a grand hotel in the classic sense, and several say the building itself is a reason to stay here.
- Most guests are happy with breakfast, but a few found it good rather than special for a hotel of this level, and one returning guest found the food in the restaurants average.
- One guest found the air conditioning not strong enough to keep the room cool on a hot summer day.
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Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski is worth booking for culture lovers who want the Zwinger and Semperoper on the doorstep — but pick somewhere else if you want a celebrated restaurant in the hotel.
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- Culture lovers who want the Zwinger and Semperoper on the doorstep
- Couples looking for a grand hotel with a spa in the Altstadt
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- You want a celebrated restaurant in the hotel
- You are sensitive to heat and travel in high summer
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 69 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A lavish, varied breakfast that leaves nothing to be desired
- +Very good restaurants in the hotel
- +Friendly, hard-working breakfast staff
- –Long queues and waits for a table and for coffee at breakfast
- –Some found the restaurant food average and the redesigned breakfast room uninviting
- –Breakfast coffee was criticised
”The breakfast spread leaves nothing to be desired.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Helpful, warm and professional staff
- +A friendly welcome, including from the porters and valet
- +Staff go above and beyond to make stays special
- –Some found reception unhelpful or indifferent to complaints
- –Long waits at check-in and in the bar
- –Promises such as room requests or upgrades were not always kept
”The staff were helpful, natural and simply wonderful.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +An excellent spa with saunas and a pool that is rarely crowded
- +Pool and spa described as fantastic
- –The pool felt too cold for one guest
”Spa facilities are great, especially the saunas and swimming pool, and not crowded at all.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious rooms with high ceilings and large windows
- +Very comfortable beds, bedding and pillows
- +Tasteful, high-quality furnishings
- –Some rooms are small, with little space for toiletries in the bathroom
- –Faults such as a broken safe, faulty heating or no real air conditioning
- –Requested rooms or views were not always provided
”The rooms are very generous and spacious, and the high ceilings and large windows make them very attractive.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Clean, with a beautifully refurbished interior
- +High-quality furnishings throughout
- –Cleanliness lapses such as dust, cobwebs or a dirty room
- –Some feel the renovation has cost the hotel part of its former charm
”The room was clean, and the furnishings from the corridor to the room have a real sense of quality.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Right in the old town, opposite the Zwinger
- +A short walk to the opera, the palace and the museums
- +Easy to reach by tram, with an underground car park
”A lovely place right in front of the Zwinger, with the city centre just around the corner.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A quiet, calm atmosphere for some guests
- –Rooms above the delivery entrance are noisy from early morning
- –Street and nightlife noise late into the night
- –Night-time humming from technical equipment in one room
”Having a room facing a party street was a big problem at night.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Several guests found it too expensive
- –Breakfast queues and service felt unacceptable at this price
- –An upgrade surcharge turned out to be unnecessary
”Far too expensive.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski?
On Booking.com it scores 9.3/10 from 1,966 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski have?
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski offer?
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski offers indoor Pool, sauna, spa, fitness Centre, restaurant and bar.
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Taschenberg 3, Altstadt, 01067 Dresden, Germany