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Radisson Blu Hotel, HamburgvsEmpire Riverside Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Empire Riverside Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg. Empire Riverside Hotel comes in at 78 with endorsements from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Rough Guide.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Marseiller Strasse 2, 20355 Hamburg
From $100/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Business is made easy here with a conference centre adjoining the hotel and excellent railway connections."
Frommer's "Children particularly enjoy this hotel -- it lies within sight of the botanical gardens and has a large breakfast buffet." Full review
Fodor's "There's no missing the black glass and gray concrete form of the Radisson Blu, which towers 100 meters above Dammtor train station, with sweeping views of Planten un Blomen and the city." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Though it may resemble a brutalist monolith from the outside, Hamburg’s Radisson Blu has a swanky interior that’s also impressively comprehensive." Full review
Empire Riverside Hotel Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide Fodor's The Telegraph Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse 97, 20359 Hamburg
From $144/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Famous architect David Ch ipperfield designed this contemporary hotel close to the St Pauli pontoon bridges."
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 "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 "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 Telegraph8.0
"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 "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 "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
