Hamburg, GermanyHafenCity
The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
Waterfront concert tower
HafenCity Hamburg, Germany
Opened
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottWaterfront concert tower
The hotel shares Hamburg's glass concert hall, placing guests right above the bustling port and public plaza.
What it’s good at
Listed
Hanseatic dining at Fang & Feld, overlooking active port basins and Speicherstadt canals.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Westin offers a magnificent view of the harbour and HafenCity, bright, state-of-the-art minimalist-style guestrooms, chic spa.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Speicherstadt's historic red-brick canals sit just east, and harbor ferries dock steps from the entrance.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out across the working harbor, while pale oak interiors keep the focus on the water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Mosaic-clad pillars flank the heated 20-meter lap pool, and loungers sit beneath illuminated cove ceilings.
The spa
Six treatment rooms use BABOR skincare, and the relaxation lounge opens onto an outdoor balcony over the harbor.
Gym and spa suite
A 24-hour gym opens onto the terrace, and the private spa suite has its own sauna and whirlpool.
BLICK Bar
A curved marble counter serves cocktails and champagne, and blue velvet armchairs look out over the river Elbe.
At the table
Fang & Feld prepares fresh Baltic catch and regional produce, and the lobby coffee bar serves in-house pastries.
How it began
The glass tower rises from Kaispeicher A, a 1960s brick warehouse built to store cocoa beans and tea.
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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.