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Gastwerk made a huge splash when it opened in 2000. Once a public gas works, the architects did a good job of retaining much of the original building. Bedrooms range from luxurious suites—one was designed by Sir Terence Conran—to classic loft spaces with exposed brick walls and mahogany furnishings. Oversized chairs, light natural colours and soothing textures soften the industrial structure, and have given the functional form new life. All bedrooms have a balcony and immaculate bathroom with tub and shower. The food is excellent at the Italian Da Caio Restaurant, which is a good spot for breaking the ice with new clients.
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Prominently located on the western side of the smaller of Hamburg’s two lakes, the late 1800s Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten was recently restored by the Raffl es hotel group. Furnished with a collection of Flemish-Gobelin tapestries, baroque closets and renaissance chests, this treasure trove of a hotel exudes luxury. Guest rooms are individually decorated. One of the restaurants, the Jahreszeiten Grill, has been restored to its 1920s glory. But nothing can take the limelight away from Doc Cheng’s, one of the best restaurants Hamburg has to offer. This is also one of the few places in Hamburg that takes high-tea seriously.
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This once non-descript block in the centre of Hamburg’s posh shopping district has been turned into a chic, five-star hideaway. Clever use of open space takes the edge off the severity of Side’s design, giving it a tranquillity that’s often lacking in hip hotels. The eight-storey, glass-fronted atrium designed by architect Jan Stoermer floods the bare, purist reception area with natural light. Matteo Thun continues the minimalist theme in the guestrooms. Think dark-wood floors, crisp white linen sheets and steel fittings, and you’ll get the idea. The Fusion restaurant serves sushi and is an excellent spot for watching hip Hamburgers. Fusion bar is a hotspot for the city’s media and advertising gurus.
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