Berlin’s Iconic Hotel Ellington Stuck in Limbo After Signa’s Collapse
The future of Berlin-Schöneberg’s historic Hotel Ellington remains unclear after more than a year of inactivity. Once a flagship project under the now-bankrupt Signa Group, the building has fallen into disrepair since ownership passed to international investor Vivion in 2024. Neither the company nor local authorities have provided updates on the stalled redevelopment.
The Hotel Ellington, a landmark in Berlin-Schöneberg, was acquired by Vivion following Signa Holding’s collapse. The bankruptcy halted multiple construction projects across the city, including this one. Under Signa, plans had included restoring the building’s iconic ballroom, but Vivion later scrapped that proposal.
Vivion initially outlined a mixed-use vision for the site, balancing heritage preservation with modern needs. However, no progress has been made since the takeover. The building now shows visible signs of neglect, with no active construction or maintenance. Local reports suggest discussions with investors are ongoing, but no concrete timeline exists for restarting work. Official statements describe a medium-term goal of securing new financing and a revised usage plan. For now, the project remains frozen.
The Hotel Ellington’s redevelopment has been stalled for over a year, leaving its future uncertain. Without confirmed financing or a clear restart date, the building continues to deteriorate. Both Vivion and the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district office have yet to respond to requests for updates.
