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The new five-star Meridien sets itself apart from other classy hotels with its permanent collection of 640 works of contemporary art by 50 Hamburg artists. The art collection isn’t the only visual feast on offer. Light woods, sandstone, milk glass and steel are standard in the rooms and suites, which feature furniture from Ligne Roset. Rooms are distinctly top drawer, with every extra you could imagine, including the latest in technology. Enjoying fantastic views of the Outer Alster Lake, it’s within easy reach of the business district and exhibition centre. Michel Rostang’s Le Ciel restaurant and bar is loved by all.
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This ultra-modern hotel is set within the historic walls of the Levantehaus, an architectural gem originally built in 1911 to house trading companies. Park Hyatt Hamburg has retained much of the original maritime fl air while providing all the comforts you’d expect from a hotel of this class. Guestrooms have bright and modern furnishings, somewhat minimalist and Asian in style with cherry-wood doors separating the living space from the Zen-inspired bathrooms. The Regency Club fl oor offers free Continental breakfast and light evening snacks. The hotel boasts the magnifi cent Club Olympus with a 20m swimming pool, sauna and steam bath, and a well-equipped gym.
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Apart from being the tallest and largest hotel in Hamburg, Radisson isn’t going to win any architectural awards. Its rooms are business-style run-of-the-mill, where function takes precedence over design. In spite of this, it’s got a lot going for it. Most rooms provide excellent views of the city. It’s also close to the trade fair, exhibition grounds and public transport hubs. The botanical gardens are next door, which is an extra bonus. Vierländer Stuben restaurant serves up typical regional cuisine, and Trader Vic’s restaurant dishes up Polynesian-French specialities. Top of the Town, Hamburg’s highest bar, serves great cocktails and offers a birds-eye view of the port.
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