Empire Riverside Hotelvs25hours Hotel Hamburg HafenCity
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, 25hours Hotel HafenCity scores marginally higher than Empire Riverside Hotel. 25hours Hotel HafenCity ranks #14 in Hamburg with endorsements from 5 reviewers including Time Out, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Empire Riverside Hotel
Michelin Guide
Rough Guide
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse 97, 20359 Hamburg
From $144/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Famous architect David Ch ipperfield designed this contemporary hotel close to the St Pauli pontoon bridges."
Rough Guide "A spectacular copperclad towerblock that rose over a former brewery (much to locals’ chagrin) in 2008, this is all about the astonishing views over the port available from its rooms."
Fodor's "The location near the Reeperbahn and the harbor, the clever use of space and light, and a cool bar that attracts thousands every weekend make the Empire a favorite." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Offers a great location between the HafenCity and downtown Hamburg, an elegant restaurant and lounge, plus a small spa area and top-floor bar with sweeping views of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sparing splashes of colour brighten the restaurant, bars and 327 streamlined rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, most with harbour views" Full review
Michelin Guide "The rooms are intended for business and leisure travelers alike, and they’re smart and contemporary...nothing flashy, nothing edgy, just simple clean lines and well-framed views of the river" Full review
25hours Hotel Hamburg HafenCity Michelin Guide Fodor's Lonely Planet
Tablet
Time Out
Frommer's Michelin Guide Fodor's
Uberseeallee 5, 20457 Hamburg
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide "For individuality and originality you can't beat this Hamburg hotel. ... It's no surprise in a hotel full of seafaring references to find that all the rooms have a cabin feel."
Fodor's "Although the trendy 25hours Hotel HafenCity is a little more kitsch than absolutely necessary, it does take guests on a fun trip back to Hamburg's maritime past." Full review
Lonely Planet "Funky decor, an infectious irreverence and postmodern vintage flair make this pad a top choice among global nomads." Full review
Tablet18.7
"HafenCity is Hamburg’s big urban renewal project, a redevelopment of a sizable portion of the waterfront port district into the sort of mixed-use residential/commercial district that’s at..." Full review
Time Out "It’s a great neighborhood in which to get a sense of Hamburg’s seafaring identity, though relatively quiet by night. Each of the hotel’s “cabins” combine compact style with maritime touches." Full review
Frommer's "It’s all great fun, creature comforts are not spared, and many rooms have phenomenal harbor views." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The décor is full of references to the shipyards and docklands of old Hamburg...full of lounge space, work space and entertaining space. There’s a sauna on the top floor with a view " Full review
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Book the bunk-bed cabin for the ultimate in maritime ambience.
Fodor's "This trendy HafenCity hotel is full of fun, from guest rooms that resemble designer ship cabins to a chill-out room with retro couches. In obvious nods to the area’s maritime and trade..." Full review
