Facing the Außenalster, on An der Alster, the Hotel Le Méridien Hamburg is a 5-star hotel with lake views, a spa with a heated pool and a restaurant on the ninth floor. It is a good fit if you want to combine the centre with walks by the water.
Location and getting around
Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (main station) is about a 10-minute walk away. The Binnenalster lake, Dammtor station and the Rathaus (town hall) are about 20 minutes on foot, and the Messe Hamburg exhibition grounds about 25.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have wooden floors or carpet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, digital newspapers and a tea and coffee set. The bathroom has a bath or shower.
On the ninth floor, the Heritage bar and restaurant looks over the lake and the centre; its cooking blends French and Asian influences, with dry-aged meats. Breakfast is an international buffet. The spa covers about 450 m² and has a heated pool, and the gym is open 24 hours. Wifi is free.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you go for early runs and want the Alster shore in front of you.
- A good fit if you arrive by train and do not want to walk far with luggage.
- Worth a look if you fancy dinner with a view over the lake.
- Handy if you train at odd hours and need a gym open day and night.
Good to know
You can occupy the room from 15:00 and must leave before 12:00. To check in, bring photo ID and a credit card. There are more 5-star hotels on FaceTraveler.