Hotel
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Hamburg's grande dame on the western bank of the Inner Alster, a five-star hotel since 1897 with 156 rooms, Restaurant Haerlin and a rooftop spa terrace.
The Westin Hamburg
A 244-room hotel inside the Elbphilharmonie, with its lobby on the Plaza level, floor-to-ceiling harbour views, a spa with a 20-metre pool and the BLICK Bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury hotel in the Elbphilharmonie
- Area
- HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- marriott.com
Good to know
- Harbour views
- Heavenly Spa with 20 m pool
- BLICK Bar
- Fang & Feld restaurant
- 24-hour gym
- Dogs allowed
Why we recommend it
The Westin Hamburg occupies part of the Elbphilharmonie, the city's landmark concert hall, which makes it one of the most unusual hotel addresses in Europe. The front desk and BLICK Bar are on the eighth floor, the level of the public Plaza, and the 244 rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling windows with views over the harbour and the city. Waking up above the Elbe, with ships passing below, is the main reason to stay.
Dining is focused on the region. Fang & Feld, on the seventh floor, serves Northern German cooking built on North Sea fish and produce from the Altes Land, and has a balcony overlooking the water; it is also where breakfast is served. BLICK Bar offers cocktails, champagne and small plates with panoramic views, and the BLICK Coffee Bar serves coffee, tea and pastries from the hotel's own pâtisserie.
The Heavenly Spa on the sixth floor covers about 1,300 square metres, with a 20-metre indoor pool, saunas, treatment rooms and a tea lounge looking out over the Elbe. Spa access is included for hotel guests, which adds real value after a day on your feet, and the tea lounge is a calm spot to watch the river traffic from above the water. For events, the hotel has ten function rooms for up to 200 guests, and it holds Green Key certification for its environmental management. A 24-hour fitness studio with a terrace completes the facilities.
The hotel suits concertgoers above all, as the halls are in the same building, as well as couples on a city break, architecture lovers and anyone who wants harbour views. Dogs are welcome, with one dog of up to 25 kilograms per room for a nightly fee, and there are accessible rooms with roll-in showers. Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out by 12:00. Parking is on site through an operator, and breakfast is charged separately unless included in your rate.
The Elbphilharmonie's Plaza, with its walkway around the building, is on the same level as the lobby, and the Speicherstadt and Miniatur Wunderland are within walking distance. Hamburg Airport is about 13 kilometres away.
The Westin Hamburg FAQs
Where is The Westin Hamburg?
Inside the Elbphilharmonie building in HafenCity, at Platz der Deutschen Einheit 2.
How many rooms does it have?
244 rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Is there a pool?
Yes, the Heavenly Spa has a 20-metre indoor pool and is included for hotel guests.
Where is reception?
The front desk and BLICK Bar are on the eighth floor, the Plaza level.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, one dog per room up to 25 kilograms, for a nightly fee.
What time is check-in?
Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out by 12:00.
Is there parking?
Yes, on-site parking is run by an operator and charged by the hour or day.
How far is the airport?
Hamburg Airport is about 13 kilometres away.