The Fontenay Hamburg | Hotels Above Par
"Conceived by architect Jan Störmer, this lakeside luxury hotel is a sculptural three-interlocking-circle building that emphasizes flowing, organic design and expansive views of the Alster. Interiors follow a "Modern Classic" aesthetic—curving corridors, floor-to-ceiling windows, a 198-panel stained-glass atrium, and materials like oak, green onyx, marble, and hand-tufted rugs—while rooms are airy and deliberately detailed: the property has 130 accommodations (113 rooms and 17 suites), with even the smallest Deluxe at about 463 sq ft, private balconies, walk-in wardrobes, nearly 10-foot ceilings, oak parquet from Burgundy, limestone bathrooms with rainfall showers, soaking tubs and underfloor heating, and smart touchpad controls; suites add separate living areas, kitchenettes and signature offerings such as the Alster Suite, Fontenay Suite and the nautical-inspired EUROPA 2 Suite. Culinary highlights include a fine-dining restaurant led by Executive Chef Stefan Wilke alongside the two-Michelin-starred chef Julian Stowasser on the 7th floor with panoramic lake views and curated pairings by Head Sommelier Stefanie Hehn, a relaxed Parkview brasserie for breakfasts and modern regional dishes, an Atrium Lounge serving seasonal high tea by Chef Pâtissier Marco D'Andrea, and a circular rooftop bar with a 320° panorama and signature vermouth tastings from the "Wormwood Wagon." The rooftop/indoor-outdoor infinity pool—about 66 feet long—appears to melt into the Alster, complemented by a refined 10,764 sq ft spa with a panoramic pool, Finnish-style sauna, steam room, ice well, private spa suite and treatments using Prof. Dr. Steinkraus and La Biosthetique products; a 24/7 Technogym Personal Line fitness center and on-request personal trainers, yoga instructors and running coaches round out wellness offerings. Located in Rotherbaum on the western shore of the Alster, the hotel is within walking or biking distance of cultural highlights like the Kunsthalle, Speicherstadt, Jungfernstieg and Miniatur Wunderland, about a 20-minute drive from Hamburg Airport, and presents an effortlessly chic lakeside five-star experience with rooms from roughly €355 per night (breakfast extra)."
