Schwerin, GermanyWerdervorstadt
HSZ Hotel Speicher am Ziegelsee GmbH
Converted brick granary
Werdervorstadt Schwerin, Germany
Opened
1998
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Converted brick granary
The 1939 harbor granary is now a relaxed lakeside hotel, running straight down to a private swimming jetty on the Ziegelsee.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A former corn storehouse, built in 1939. An eight storey brick building with a pointed roof.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open directly onto the Ziegelsee promenade, and Schwerin Castle is a short lakeside stroll away.
The rooms
North wing rooms keep the silo's original concrete mushroom columns, finished with restored timber windows and warm tones.
The saunas
Slatted benches in the Finnish sauna face an illuminated mural of Schwerin Castle at sunset.
The spa
The top-floor private spa suite has a glass-fronted sauna and an air-jet soaking tub overlooking the lake.
The gym
The basement gym has free weights, a rowing machine, and cardio bikes set against exposed brick.
At the table
Restaurant aurum serves organic regional dishes beside floor-to-ceiling lake windows, and Bar Bobinga is built with original 1939 bricks.
How it began
Engineers carved out the massive concrete grain cells in 1995, slotting a new steel frame inside the historic brick shell.
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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.