Hotel Adlon

Hotel Adlon

Created by Oliver Berben

On ZDF

20131 season3 episodes90 min6.5 / 10

A historical drama following a prestigious Berlin hotel through two world wars, anchored in one family's perspective across a turbulent century.

The mini-series follows the construction and history of the famous Adlon hotel in Berlin, as seen through the eyes of Sonja Schadt, the youngest member of the wealthy fictional Schadt family who are friends with the Adlons.

Questions people ask

  • Is Hotel Adlon sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.

  • Does Hotel Adlon leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.

  • Is Hotel Adlon violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

  • Is Hotel Adlon easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Hotel Adlon scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Hotel Adlon

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hotel Adlon

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hotel Adlon, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hotel Adlon, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hotel Adlon, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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