Le Meridien Hamburg, Hamburg

Le Meridien Hamburg - A lakefront design hotel with rooftop dining, spa facilities, and panoramic Alster views

Located directly on the Outer Alster Lake in the trendy St. Georg district, this 5-star Hamburg hotel features 275 rooms and suites with modern furnishings. Le Meridien's accommodations include flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and elegant bathrooms with bathtubs or showers. The ninth-floor Heritage Restaurant serves dry-aged steaks from an 800° Southbend oven, while the rooftop bar offers panoramic lake views. Le Meridien provides a 5382 ft^2 Emotion Spa with a heated indoor pool, fitness center, and sauna - complimentary for all guests. The property includes a contemporary lobby with co-working spaces and the Latitude Bar serving coffee specialties and snacks. Two metro stations and Hauptbahnhof Süd central station sit nearby, while the Jungfernstieg promenade and Kunsthalle art museum are a 10-minute walk away.

Pros

Complimentary Alster ferry rides with room key cards

Dedicated sky lift entrance for local restaurant patrons

Unconventional dessert menu featuring items like sweet potato pie with yuzu sorbet

Bicycle rental service available for exploring the lakefront

Cons

Some rooms face the inner courtyard rather than the lake

Distance to Elbphilharmonie concert hall requires transport (1.5 miles)