Hamburg, GermanySt Georg
Le Méridien Hamburg
Lakeside glass hub
St Georg Hamburg, Germany
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottLakeside glass hub
Life here centers on the Außenalster, where wide glass walls look over the water and locals gather for rooftop cocktails.
What it’s good at
Listed
Curved lakefront glass architecture housing lobby and hub spaces redesigned by JOI-Design.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This modern hotel has an attractive, clear style extending from the brightly furnished rooms (with specially designed therapeutic beds) to the wellness area.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
St. Georg's lakefront paths run right outside along the Außenalster, and Hamburg Hauptbahnhof is a short stroll away.
The rooms
Rooms keep to a bright, modern palette with therapeutic beds. Lakefront categories look straight across the water.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
The 450-square-meter spa has a heated indoor pool and Finnish sauna. Institute SK oversees the bodywork and hair rituals.
HERITAGE Rooftop Bar
Floor-to-ceiling windows and an open-air terrace look out over the Außenalster, where bartenders mix signature drinks late into the night.
Restaurant
HERITAGE Hamburg
Angled glass walls look over the lake, and the kitchen sears dry-aged beef and tuna in an 800-degree broiler.
At the table
Latitude Bar pours coffee and drinks in the lobby hub, beside tall backlit wine cabinets and a tasting counter.
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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.