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Grand Elysee Hotel HamburgvsEmpire Riverside Hotel

Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Empire Riverside Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Grand Elysee Hotel Hamburg. Empire Riverside Hotel is ranked #15 in Hamburg with praise from 5 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Rough Guide.

Grand Elysee Hotel Hamburg
7/10
Rothenbaumchaussee 10, 20148 Hamburg
From $226/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The generous hotel lobby with its cafe greets you in boulevard style... Classic, elegant rooms."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The "grand" at the Grand Elysée Hamburg refers to its size, from the near 11,000-square-foot wellness area and five restaurants to the 511 guest rooms and extra-wide beds." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"A short, easy haul with luggage from the Dammtor S-Bahn station...this recently reworked commercial magnate makes perfect sense for business folk headed to the neighboring Hamburg Convention Center." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"With more than 500 rooms, the Grand Elysee is one of the largest hotels in Hamburg, and a major hub for business travelers and tourists." Full review
Empire Riverside Hotel
7/10
Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse 97, 20359 Hamburg
From $144/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Famous architect David Ch ipperfield designed this contemporary hotel close to the St Pauli pontoon bridges."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Sparing splashes of colour brighten its restaurant, bars and 327 streamlined rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, most with harbour views." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A spectacular copperclad towerblock that rose over a former brewery (much to locals’ chagrin) in 2008, this is all about the astonishing views over the port available from its rooms."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The location near the Reeperbahn and the harbor, the clever use of space and light, and a cool bar that attracts thousands every weekend make the Empire a favorite." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Offers a great location between the HafenCity and downtown Hamburg, an elegant restaurant and lounge, plus a small spa area and top-floor bar with sweeping views of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Sparing splashes of colour brighten the restaurant, bars and 327 streamlined rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, most with harbour views" Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The rooms are intended for business and leisure travelers alike, and they’re smart and contemporary...nothing flashy, nothing edgy, just simple clean lines and well-framed views of the river" Full review

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