Luxury hotels in Hamburg

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Hamburg. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg, Germany

  

  Hotel. This 5-star hotel is located on the Alster Lake in the heart of Hamburg. The Fairmont Hamburg offers gourmet cuisine, free WiFi and a luxury spa and fitness club. The spacious rooms of the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten feature rich décor. All rooms include an espresso machine, flat-screen TV, DVD player and free films. A buffet breakfast and afternoon cakes are served in the Biedermeier-style Café Condi. Guests can dine in the elegant Haerlin restaurant, which has 2 Michelin stars. Japanese Cuisine with South American specialities can be enjoyed in the design restaurant Nikkei Nine. The Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg has a selection of bars, including a beautiful lakeside terrace along the Alster Lake. The Hamburg Fairmont is 500 metres from Gänsemarkt Underground Station. The elegant Jungfernstieg shopping street, the Staatsoper Opera and Hamburg’s CCH Exhibition Centre are all within a 10-minute walk. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 352 EUR.

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• 2 GRAND ELYSEE Hamburg Hamburg, Germany

  

  Hotel. This 5-star hotel in Hamburg's Rotherbaum district offers free high-speed WiFi, 3 Restaurants, 2 bars, 1 Cafe and a luxurious spa with indoor swimming pool. The Alster Lake and Jungfernstieg shopping district are less than a 15-minute walk away. The bright and spacious rooms at Grand Elysée are elegantly furnished. All rooms are air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV, satellite sports channels, an entertainment system and a modern bathroom. Guests enjoy a spacious wellness area in the 1000 m² Elyseum Wellness & Spa with an indoor pool, saunas, one hot tube and gym. The Grand Elysée Hamburg offers European specialities in Theo's, Piazza Romana and the Brasserie Flum. Drinks and snacks are also served in the Boulevard Café, Oyster Bar and the Bourbon Street Bar, where live jazz is also played. Hamburg’s CCH Congress Centre and the Dammtor Train Station are 400 metres from the Grand Elysée Hamburg. Grand Elysée Hamburg offers a Boutique called Stilhouse Blocker with exclusive fashion. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 200 EUR.

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• 3 Hotel Atlantic Hamburg, Autograph Collection Hamburg, Germany

  

  Hotel. Overlooking the Außenalster Lake, this classic in 2020 renovated hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a spa with indoor pool, a private cinema, restaurants and a bar. Hamburg Central Station is 1640 feet away. Behind its grand façade, the Hotel Atlantic Hamburg, Autograph Collection provides spacious rooms and suites with flat-screen TV and marble bathroom. Each floor is inspired by a different color. All rooms were renovated in 2012. On site is also the Energy Clinic spa, which features an exclusive treatment rooms and a gym overlooking the Außenalster Lake. The PrivateMax cinema for up to 12 people is another highlight at the Atlantic. Traditional Hamburg dishes and seasonal specialties are served in the Atlantic restaurant. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 224 EUR.

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• 4 The Westin Hamburg Hamburg, Germany

  

  Hotel. Offering views of the river and the city, The Westin Hamburg is located in the building of the Elbphilharmonie, in the HafenCity district in Hamburg. The property features a spa and wellness area, a restaurant and bar as well as modern event & banquet facilities. The Westin Hamburg features free WiFi throughout the property for Marriott Bonvoy Members. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is also available. Guests at The Westin Hamburg can enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Fang & Feld Restaurant. HafenCity Hamburg is 900 metres from The Westin Hamburg, while St. Michaelis Church is 1 km away. Hamburg's Congress Center (CCH) is about 22 minutes away by public transport. The famous Speicherstadt with the Miniature Wonderland, Hamburg Dungeons, Landungsbrücken and the famous Musical Halls can all be reached in less than 20 minutes. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, 10 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 261 EUR.

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• 5 Hamburg Marriott Hotel Hamburg, Germany

  

  Hotel. This hotel offers traditional a grill restaurant and direct access to the exclusive Gänsemarkt shopping area. The Binnenalster lake is a 3-minute walk away. The Hamburg Marriott Hotel has air-conditioned, spacious rooms and suites that have recently been renovated. Wired and WiFi internet access are available for free. Guests can also enjoy an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness center. The Cast Iron Grill restaurant serves popular and traditional dishes prepared from fresh seasonal ingredients. The Piano Bar offers live music and varied cake buffets every afternoon. The Gänsemarkt U-Bahn (underground) station is just a 3-minute walk from the Hamburg Marriott. It connects you to Hamburg Central Station in 5 minutes. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 179 EUR.

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• 6 Le Méridien Hamburg Hamburg, Germany

  

  Hotel. Le Méridien Hamburg is a design hotel located in the city centre directly on the Alster Lake with spectacular views. Guests can enjoy the Heritage Restaurant and Bar on the 9th floor, free usage of the health club with a fitness centre and pool as well as free WiFi access throughout the property. Rooms at Le Méridien Hamburg feature modern ambience with either wooden or carpet flooring, elegant bathrooms with bathtub or shower, a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning as well as hot drinks facilities. Guests have free access to various online newspaper and magazines. An international breakfast buffet at the Heritage Restaurant and Bar is available each morning. The restaurant offers stunning panoramic views of the Alster Lake and Hamburg city centre. Guests can also choose to dine at the restaurant, which specialises in a modern fusion of Asian and French cuisine and dry aged steaks out of the 800°C Southbend oven. Due to high demand, the Le Méridien Hamburg recommends booking in advance. The Spa area offers pure relaxation on 450 m². It features a heated indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center and a steam bath. Other hotel facilities include a modern lobby with a working area and a day bar. The Hamburg Main Station is a 10-minute walk away from the hotel. A diverse selection of shops, museums, and restaurants are all just within a 10-minute walk away. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 161 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!