Side Designhotel Hamburg, HamburgSide Designhotel Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 70 of 197 hotels we score in Hamburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $269 a night (cached, not a live quote).Side Designhotel Hamburg is a five-star boutique hotel in central Hamburg, close to Lake Alster, the State Opera, Gansemarkt and the main shopping streets. Built in 2001 to a design by architect Jan Störmer and refurbished in 2018, it occupies a tower with a natural stone and glass façade. Rooms are spacious and contemporary, with free WiFi and minibars. Facilities include a spa with Finnish sauna and indoor pool, a rooftop terrace, a restaurant, room service and parking, and pets and children are welcome. The location suits visitors who want to walk to sights and shops, with Miniatur Wunderland and the Elbe two underground stops away. The fitness area is small and the restaurant draws mixed feedback. Rates start around $269 a night.What stands out

Striking contemporary architecture and interiors

Spa with sauna and indoor pool

Central position near Alster and opera

Rooftop terrace with city views

Watch out for

Fitness area is quite small

Restaurant considered merely average

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