Right on the Alster Lake in the heart of the city, Le Méridien Hamburg is a design hotel with striking views. Guests have free run of the health club — fitness centre and pool included — plus the ninth-floor Heritage Restaurant and Bar, and WiFi throughout the property.
Rooms blend a modern feel with wood or carpet flooring, elegant bathrooms with tub or shower, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning and hot-drink facilities, plus complimentary access to online newspapers and magazines.
Each morning brings an international breakfast buffet at the Heritage Restaurant and Bar, whose panoramic windows look out over the Alster and Hamburg's centre. The kitchen also serves a modern Asian-French fusion menu and dry-aged steaks cooked in an 800°C Southbend oven; given the demand, booking ahead is recommended.
On 450 square metres, the spa area delivers pure relaxation with a heated indoor pool, round-the-clock fitness centre and steam bath, while the lobby doubles as a workspace and day bar.
Hamburg's main station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, as are numerous shops, museums and restaurants.
