Kleinhuis Hotel Mellingburger Schleuse, Hamburg

Kleinhuis Hotel Mellingburger Schleuse - A 4-star riverside retreat with historic sluices views, indoor pool, and German cuisine

Located amid idyllic scenery in Wandsbek, this family-run Hamburg hotel occupies a historic building that once housed a Water Treatment and Healing Centre. The 47-room Kleinhuis Hotel Mellingburger Schleuse features accommodations across multiple categories, from 39.4 ft^2 single rooms to 82.0 ft^2 superior rooms with seating areas. Each room includes cable TV, private bathrooms, premium bedding, and complimentary WiFi and bottled water. The Alt-Mellingburger Restaurant serves German cuisine and game specialties, while the garden terrace provides views over the Alsterlauf and historic Mellingburger Lock. Wellness facilities include an indoor heated pool, sauna, and fitness center. Eight distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from 10 to 200 people, including the Art Nouveau Salon with its colored glass skylight. The property sits 25 minutes from central shopping districts and museums, with the Alstertal Shopping Centre 1.5 miles away.

Pros

Historic property features period details like stucco ceilings and mahogany furniture

Garden terrace overlooks the Alster River and historic lock system

Multiple specialized venues including the 1898 Art Nouveau Salon with colored glass skylight

Located within a nature reserve while maintaining city accessibility

Cons

25-minute journey to reach central Hamburg attractions

Single rooms limited to 39.4 ft^2 maximum size