Adlon
Adlon most commonly refers to the Hotel Adlon Berlin, a historic luxury hotel in Berlin, Germany. Located near the Brandenburg Gate at Unter den Linden, it was founded by the German hotelier Lorenz Adlon and opened in 1907. Through the early 20th century it earned a reputation as one of Europe’s premier hotels, hosting monarchs, diplomats, artists and writers, and contributing to Berlin’s image as a cosmopolitan capital.
The hotel sustained heavy damage in World War II and the site lay in ruins for decades.
Adlon also exists as a German surname, most notably associated with its founder Lorenz Adlon. The name