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A contemporary five-star hotel on the shore of the Alster, with floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, a spa with pool and the two-Michelin-star Lakeside restaurant.
Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
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.
At a glance
- Type
- Grand luxury hotel
- Area
- Neustadt (Binnenalster), Hamburg, Germany
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- hvj.de
Good to know
- Binnenalster views
- Restaurant Haerlin
- Spa with rooftop terrace
- Three restaurants
- Two bars
Why we recommend it
The Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten has been welcoming guests on the Binnenalster since 1897, and it remains the most traditional of Hamburg's grand hotels. It stands directly on the western bank of the Inner Alster lake, on Neuer Jungfernstieg, a few minutes' walk from the Jungfernstieg promenade. The hotel is a founding member of the Selection of German Luxury Hotels and has collected awards including Best City Hotel in Europe and Best Hotel in Germany.
There are 156 rooms and suites, and the most sought-after face the lake. The hotel's strength is its range of places to eat and drink under one roof. The three restaurants are Restaurant Haerlin, NIKKEI NINE and the GRILL, and there is also Café Condi and the Condi Lounge, the Wohnhalle lounge, the Jahreszeiten Bar, DECK 4 and a rooftop terrace, so you could spend an evening here without leaving the building.
The spa occupies almost 1,000 square metres on the fifth floor and includes a rooftop terrace with a champagne bar and a grill station for light meals, an unusual combination for a city-centre hotel. It is a welcome retreat after a day of sightseeing, particularly in the colder months.
The hotel suits travellers who want classic, polished luxury in the heart of the city: couples on a special trip, business travellers and anyone who values a central address on the water. It is the kind of hotel where the service and the setting are as much the point as the room.
The spa's rooftop terrace on the fifth floor, with its champagne bar and grill station for light meals, is the place to unwind on a warm evening, and it makes a pleasant change from the busy streets below. If you are not staying, the Café Condi, the Wohnhalle lounge or the Jahreszeiten Bar are the obvious places to see the interior over a coffee or a drink, and the hotel's long history makes it a sight in its own right for anyone interested in Hamburg's grand old addresses.
Request a lake-view room when you book, and book well ahead for busy periods. The nearest U-Bahn station is Jungfernstieg, a few minutes' walk along the lake, and the boat trips and cafés of the Binnenalster are right outside the door.
Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten FAQs
How many stars does the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten have?
It is a five-star luxury hotel.
How old is the hotel?
It has welcomed guests since 1897.
How many rooms are there?
156 rooms and suites.
Where is it?
On Neuer Jungfernstieg, directly on the western bank of the Binnenalster, a few minutes' walk from Jungfernstieg.
What restaurants are in the hotel?
Restaurant Haerlin, NIKKEI NINE and the GRILL, plus Café Condi, lounges and bars.
Is there a spa?
Yes, a wellness area of almost 1,000 square metres on the fifth floor with a rooftop terrace.
Is the hotel part of a luxury group?
It is a founding member of the Selection of German Luxury Hotels.
Which station is nearest?
Jungfernstieg station is a few minutes' walk away.