"The hotel has tasteful rooms designed in white and brown by Matteo Thun."

"Angular, offbeat, and postmodern, this hotel, which opened in 2001, is a favorite destination of journalists and fashionistas." Full review

"Inside, its clean-lined framework is perfectly complemented by the minimalist interiors created by Matteo Thun."

"Designer digs in the heart of Hamburg with a steakhouse and a color-coded spa." Full review

"This five-star dream of a hotel is a comfortable and centrally located alternative to the more classic top hotels in the downtown area."

"A five-star temple of interior design with space-age sofas above the courtyard foyer and Zen-like minimalist style in rooms of marble, glass and dark wood."

"Side is conveniently located near the charming inner Alster lake." Full review

"A stylish alternative to the city centre’s chain hotels, this Matteo Thun–designed stunner is built around a soaring prism-shaped central atrium." Full review

"SIDE enjoys a great central location near the Inner Alster lake, particularly convenient for the city’s upmarket shopping streets, and walking distance from both the Altstadt and HafenCity." Full review

"Offbeat and postmodern, built around an elliptical atrium, this design statement in steel and glass puts you right in the heart of Hamburg while giving you a break from the typical chain hotel circuit" Full review