Empire Riverside Hotel, Hamburg

Empire Riverside Hotel - A 20-story tower with panoramic harbor views, three distinctive bars, and fine dining in St. Pauli

Rising above Hamburg's harbor in a bronze-paneled tower designed by British architect David Chipperfield, this upscale 4-star Hamburg hotel offers panoramic views from its floor-to-ceiling windows. The property features 328 soundproofed rooms distributed between the 4th and 20th floors, equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. The signature Skyline Bar 20up, positioned 295.3 ft high, provides a 20-meter counter and seating for over 200 guests. Restaurant Waterkant serves fresh fish prepared in an open show kitchen, while DAVID'S bar includes a fireplace lounge offering coffee specialties and cocktails. A 2153 ft² spa area on the third floor contains a steam room and sauna. Empire Riverside Hotel stands in St. Pauli, amid trendy cafes and fashion boutiques, just 10 minutes on foot from Landungsbruecken.

Pros

The 20up bar offers dramatic harbor vistas through floor-to-ceiling windows

Restaurant features an open show kitchen with fresh fish preparation

Located in the vibrant St. Pauli district known for boutiques and cafes

Spa area includes steam room, sauna and relaxation facilities

Cons

Skyline Bar 20up requires adherence to a smart casual dress code

Limited spa facilities compared to similar category hotels