I knew nothing about the Adlon until I began reading Philip Kerr's
Berlin Noir series. His hero, Kripo (Kriminalpolizei) detective Bernie Gunther, worked there as a house detective. I had to go see it. Here I am enjoying a cool beverage on Pariser Platz. Unfortunately, only hotel guests can go
into the Adlon for a look around. Listen to
this interview with Kerr on NPR.
