SIDE Design Hotel HamburgvsThe Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, SIDE Design Hotel Hamburg ranks significantly better than The Westin Hamburg. SIDE Design Hotel Hamburg has a TripExpert Score of 83 with praise from 10 publications like Jetsetter, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.
SIDE Design Hotel Hamburg
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Drehbahn 49, 20354 Hamburg
From $155/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "The hotel has tasteful rooms designed in white and brown by Matteo Thun."
Frommer's "Angular, offbeat, and postmodern, this hotel, which opened in 2001, is a favorite destination of journalists and fashionistas." Full review
Concierge "Inside, its clean-lined framework is perfectly complemented by the minimalist interiors created by Matteo Thun."
Jetsetter "Designer digs in the heart of Hamburg with a steakhouse and a color-coded spa." Full review
Fodor's "Futuristic, minimalistic—call it what you like, but this hip five-star hotel has been a byword for inner city cool since its opening in 2001." Full review
Tablet18.8
"Located in the heart of downtown, near the Binnenalster and any number of shopping destinations." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This five-star dream of a hotel is a comfortable and centrally located alternative to the more classic top hotels in the downtown area."
Rough Guide "A five-star temple of interior design with space-age sofas above the courtyard foyer and Zen-like minimalist style in rooms of marble, glass and dark wood."
The Telegraph9.0
"Side is conveniently located near the charming inner Alster lake." Full review
Lonely Planet "A stylish alternative to the city centre’s chain hotels, this Matteo Thun–designed stunner is built around a soaring prism-shaped central atrium." Full review
The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
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Platz der Deutschen Einheit 2, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
From $198/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Hideaway Report91.0
"Minimalist, rather futuristic hotel in the new landmark Elbphilharmonie building." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"It's definitely worth paying extra for a room with a city or harbour view, especially one on the upper floor (ask when you book) – if you do, you may never wish to leave your room." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Westin Hamburg, set inside the upper section of the Elbphilharmonie, offers the usual upscale comforts associated with the brand as well as some additional cultural appeal." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The Westin offers a magnificent view of the harbour and HafenCity, bright, state-of-the-art minimalist-style guestrooms, chic spa. North German cuisine in the restaurant Fang & Feld." Full review
Tablet "Hamburg's latest architectural landmark, the Elbphilharmonie, is a truly spectacular location: its futuristic superstructure set on an old warehouse building and connected by the..." Full review
New York Times "The Westin Hamburg (www.westinhamburg.com/en) opened last year and occupies 19 floors of the Elbphilharmonie, offering breathtaking views over the Hafencity and Elbe through the..."
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