Billy K.
Yelp
Easily my favourite European hotel - I've been staying here for over four years. Great location, nice rooms and excellent in-house bar / restaurant.
The rooms are large and with modern art decor. Comfortable and uniquely shaped beds, large shower areas with jet tub (openly located in the room), desk area, bar area (with full min bar) and lot's of "artsy" shaped furniture. The hotel is located near the waterfront and Reeperbhan. About $28 euro from the Hamburg airport.
I really enjoy the main level bar area. Great atmosphere, dark, cool modern long bar down one side, large high wood tables with bar stools, and even some limited outdoor seating. Service is always great and they have a limited food menu with about 10 selections prepared in the main restaurant. I love the Maisels Weisse beer on tap, so refreshing.
I always enjoy the sushi when I stay here, either at the bar or in the main restaurant. The menu changes up every year and the chef is always creating unique combinations. The fish choices are different vs. North American sushi restaurants - more eel, crab and crawfish. Also more non-fish options (i.e. Duck). That said, they still have some salmon or tuna options at select times.
Service is consistently good throughout the hotel including check in/out, room service / cleaning, bars and restaurant. Never had a negative experience.
PS - You can wear your room keys around your neck - this ensures you get back to the hotel after long crazy nights.
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