The Best Luxury Hotels in Hamburg, Germany
Treat yourself with a stay in one of these luxury hotels in Hamburg, Germany.
Nicknamed “Tor zur Welt” or “gateway to the world”, the port city of Hamburg offers a variety of options for travellers who enjoy a touch of opulence. From stately suites fit for a royal to trendy accommodation with cosy touches, these are the best luxury hotels in Hamburg.
1. SIDE Hotel
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Located just steps from the Hamburg State Opera, the centrally situated SIDE Design Hotel leans into modern, clean design, with rooms featuring muted colours and sleek lines. Steak lovers will delight in the five-star hotel’s swanky, aptly named restaurant, [m]eatery, which specialises in dry-aged steak that has been matured in-house for at least six weeks. When it’s time to decompress, head to the sauna or steam bath at SIDE’s spa.
2. Hotel Louis C Jacob
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4. Tortue Hamburg
Boutique Hotel
Inhabiting a historic building from the 19th century, the fashionable Tortue is but a short walk to the Jungfernstieg, prime shopping streets and other must-see attractions. In the 128 lavish rooms and suites, soothing grey, blue, and white tones are balanced with bright pops of colour. Whichever high-ceilinged room you make your temporary home, you’ll get to take in the city views from your own balcony.
5. Empire Riverside Hotel
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The Empire Riverside Hotel can be found in Hamburg’s lively St Pauli neighbourhood, which is known for the flashy red-light district Reeperbahn. In the rooms themselves, an understated-yet-timeless design and floor-to-ceiling windows make the sweeping views of the harbour, city and river stand out even more dramatically. To take full advantage of the hotel’s notable height, grab a cocktail at the Skyline Bar 20up, where you can gaze out of dramatic panoramic windows from 90 metres (295ft) up.
6. Strandhotel Blankenese
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7. Gastwerk Design Hotel
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8. The Fontenay
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You’re in for lakeside luxury at the Fontenay. With its 27-metre-high (89ft) atrium, rooftop terrace, infinity pool and proximity to the Alster, the five-star hotel feels a bit like a nature retreat, while still being in the urban centre. The curvy, sculpture-esque shape of the building allows for all the rooms to face outward and be bathed in light. The airy rooms showcase panoramic views and a mix of bright, warm colours.
9. Fairmont Hotel
Chain Hotel
Opened in 1897, the five-star Fairmont Hotel harkens back to traditional European excellence. Decorated in neutral tones, the posh rooms feature elegant touches, such as fashionable chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling curtains and tufted headboards. If you find yourself staying a bit longer, you may feel like making use of the in-house florist and hairdresser. To really lean into the dignified atmosphere, consider attending one of the hotel’s etiquette courses, which is available for all ages.
10. Steigenberger Hotel
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The imposing Steigenberger Hotel is perched directly on a canal within walking distance to some of Hamburg’s most frequented attractions. The five-star hotel’s modestly decorated rooms, of which there are 233 in total, have either city, courtyard or water views. Inside, there is an intimate piano bar that makes for a sophisticated space to enjoy a drink. For a proper sit-down meal, there’s Bistro am Fleet, which serves international dishes, such as gazpacho and boeuf bourguignon.
11. Grand Elysée
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Sandwiched between the Planten un Blomen Park and the Alster, you’ll find the Grand Elysée. The classic rooms are decorated in soft shades of beige, brown and orange. There are not one, not two but three saunas on-site (a Finnish sauna, an infrared sauna and a eucalyptus sauna). Another enticing spa feature is the Roman steam bath with its special ceiling design mimicking a starry sky. Completing the Grand Elysée are four restaurants and three bars, one being a roof terrace.
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