Name: Tortue Hamburg
Address: Hamburg, DE
Price range: From $217

Tortue Hamburg, HamburgTortue Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 197 hotels we score in Hamburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $217 a night (cached, not a live quote).Tortue Hamburg is a boutique design hotel in Hamburg's historic centre, set between Jungfernstieg, Neuer Wall, Große Bleichen and Stadthausbrücke, close to the Alster, the Rathaus and the harbour. Rooms and suites spread over eight floors, with modern interiors that mix in French-inspired details. Guests get free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, room service and a spa, and can choose from three restaurants covering French brasserie and Asian cooking, plus five bars and lounges. The hotel welcomes children and pets. Rates start around $217 a night. It suits travellers who want to be within walking distance of the main shopping streets and sights. One thing to note: the surrounding streets are quiet and lack atmosphere in the early evening.What stands out

Striking modern design with French touches

Spacious, well-fitted rooms

Three restaurants and five bars

Very central, near Alster and Rathaus

Watch out for

Surroundings feel flat early in the evening

Nightly rate starts fairly high

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