Hamburg, GermanySt. Pauli
East Hotel Hamburg
Industrial nightlife foundry
St. Pauli Hamburg, Germany
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Industrial nightlife foundry
The property runs like a late-night entertainment hub, drawing crowds into its soaring dining hall and mezzanine cocktail lounge.
“Ranging in size from Small to XXL, all 127 rooms are minimalist yet offer everything the modern nomad needs: comfortable beds, rainfall showerheads, and high-end bath products.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Curving organic plaster columns and molten bronze accents contrast exposed brickwork.
Notable
A listed nineteenth-century iron foundry preserved with its original chimney and masonry.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Chicago-based architect Jordan Mozer seems to have taken the hotel’s name to heart in a somewhat literal manner, weaving Asian accents like silk curtains and soft-edged organic forms throughout the interiors.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The Reeperbahn sits just around the corner, surrounded by St. Pauli music venues, historic theaters, and late-night bars.
The rooms
Rooms are sized like clothing from Small to XX-Large, with bold color palettes and desks built directly into the headboards.
The gym and sauna
Cardio machines and weights furnish the fitness room, which connects to a Finnish sauna and an open-air sun deck.
east Restaurant
Under vaulted brick arches and sculpted pillars, the former foundry hall serves sushi and Asian-European dishes beside the courtyard.
At the table
Yakshi's Bar sits on a mezzanine above the hall, serving cocktails along a counter lined with sculpted metal stools.
How it began
The 1888 iron foundry sat roofless and covered in graffiti for decades after World War II before its 2001 transformation.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.