WHERE IS IT? Perched on the banks of Lake Alster near some of Hamburg's most sophisticated neighbourhoods. Dammtor station is a ten-minute walk away.
WHAT'S IT LIKE? A grand circular driveway, lined with Porsches and BMWs, makes for an impressive entrance. Inside, the aesthetic is extremely elegant. The lobby immediately announces the hotel's luxury credentials, with a number of private check-in desks with chairs so guests can be checked in comfortably.
ROOMS The hotel features 130 rooms and suites. I stayed in a spacious Fontenay Deluxe room that was immaculately dressed in neutral tones, with light wood fixtures and fine parquet flooring. The large space (with a 2.85-metre ceiling) was easily able to accommodate a separate lounge area and a seven-foot bed and work desk. Chic designer furniture, rugs, and lots of lamps created the feeling of an upmarket yet welcoming European home.
The bed was very comfortable, with bedside tables on either side featuring lamps, reading lights, phone, notepad and power sockets with USB outlets. There are master control panels for the lights, blinds, air conditioning and TV. I had an excellent sleep, the silence broken only by the faint honking of geese on the nearby lake.
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