Stresemannstr. 363-369, Hamburg, Germany | (888) 616-5829
Clean, simple rooms with engineered-wood floors, tulip chairs, and wall-mounted reading lamps
Spa with wet and dry saunas serves fresh fruit and fruit-infused water
Bus line about 500 feet from the hotel gives direct access to center of Hamburg
Free outdoor parking; indoor parking available for a fee
Bar and restaurant in lobby
Sun roof with lounge chairs
Meeting space with audio-visual capabilities
Free basic Wi-Fi
Far from city center, with unremarkable restaurants and not much street life
Wi-Fi offered for free is basic; higher speed requires a fee and is not reliable
Situated on the outskirts of town in Altona, the westernmost urban borough of Hamburg, this upper-middle-range hotel is about a 30-minute trip via public transportation from the city center; there is a bus station about 500 feet from the hotel, with fairly frequent buses. While there are few dining options in the near vicinity and little street life in this sleepy part of town, the 235 rooms, though fairly stark save for a few design additions, are clean and modern, with fully stocked minibars. The hotel has a small spa with sauna and roof terrace, and the Lobby Bar is open late every night. Wi-Fi is often quite slow, and the free usage is limited to a certain bandwidth.
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Scene
In a large brick structure that resembles an apartment building; functional common areas have a slight retro flair
The hotel is housed in a seven-story, modern red-brick building with royal blue accents. A large tree at the glass-doored entrance is a nice touch, but otherwise the grounds are fairly unremarkable. Inside, the lobby itself is rather plain, with marble tile floors and little else besides a few low-lying, brown leather couches in mid-century modern style. The restaurant and bar in particular harken to the '60s with their tulip chairs, slatted-wood room dividers, and hanging globe lamps. The spa's rooftop terrace area is simple and attractive, with dark brown tiling, brown woven lounge chairs, and potted plants. Meeting rooms, however, are exceedingly plain, with brown carpeting and beige curtains, along with white conference tables. Guests include mainly tourists and some business travelers, though the shaky Wi-Fi can make working difficult.
Location
On a residential street lined with apartment buildings in the outer borough of Altona
Along the street, the surrounding buildings are mostly residential. There are a few fast-food type restaurants within the few blocks around the property; most guests have noted that for any semblance of street life, including a selection of restaurants and bars, it is best to hop the bus that stops about 500 feet from the hotel and leads straight into the center of town (about 30 minutes). The airport is accessible via public transportation as well, though two bus and/or S-Bahn rail transfers are necessary (one hour).
Rooms
Plain, clean, and sparse, with a nod to '60s furniture
These plain rooms have stark white walls, white comforters, and grasshopper-green throw blankets. Save for the very occasional, small framed print, there is zero attempt at decor; though the furniture, which includes tulip chairs and a few dark-wood built-ins, has an elegant, slightly retro feel. All rooms have stocked minibars, up-to-date flat-screen TVs, wall-mounted reading lamps by the beds, small work desks with lamps, and ethernet cables. The smallest suites have walk-in showers; Standard Rooms have shower/tub combos, as well as hairdryers and makeup mirrors; larger rooms have seating areas with couches, glass coffee tables, coffeemakers, and slightly roomier bathrooms.
Features
Modest spa with wet and dry saunas, lobby restaurant with small outdoor patio, rooftop sun area
A small rooftop area with a few lounge chairs complements the relaxation offerings of the spa, with its wet and dry saunas and massage services -- including Thai massage. Navarra restaurant serves international cuisine, while the Lobby Bar serves light snacks, German and Spanish wines, and reasonably priced drinks until 2 a.m. Many comment favorably on the extensive buffet breakfast in particular, including made-to-order items. There is some amount of meeting space with A/V capabilities, and computers and printers are available for guest use.
