Empire Riverside Hotel - Hamburg
53.5469988, 9.9631295Overview
4-star hotel with a 90-meter high rooftop bar overlooking Hamburg's harbour
Dining & Sky Bar
The Empire Riverside Hotel Hamburg houses the Skyline Bar 20up on the 20th floor, offering panoramic harbor views from 90 meters high. The on-site Waterkant restaurant specializes in innovative Nordic cuisine, with German and international options also available. David's bar by the fireplace provides an additional space for drinks, complementing the top-floor experience.
Wellness & Spa
The hotel's Riverstyle Fitness and Spa covers 200 m2, featuring a Finnish sauna, a Kneipp therapy pool, and a relaxation area. Guests also have access to a well-equipped gym, a hammam, and a steam room. The spa lounge and relaxation area allow for quiet downtime after workouts or treatments.
Rooms & Design
Rooms at the Empire Riverside Hotel feature floor-to-ceiling windows that offer wide city or harbor views. The hotel's design was executed by world-renowned architect David Chipperfield, giving the interiors a clean, structured look. Most rooms include cable TV, bathrobes, and toiletries, with allergy-free and soundproofed options available.
Location
The hotel sits 100 meters from Hamburg Harbour and directly next to the Reeperbahn entertainment district. Landungsbrücken underground and S-Bahn station is a 5-minute walk away, offering connections across the city. Nearby attractions include St. Pauli's fashion boutiques and the Elbe riverfront.
Services & Pet Policy
The Empire Riverside Hotel Hamburg provides complimentary local survival bags for guests, a thoughtful amenity for city exploration. Pets are welcome, with pet baskets and bowls supplied upon request. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge, currency exchange, luggage storage, and tour desk services.
- Rooftop: Skyline Bar 20up at 90 meters with over 200 seats
- Dining: Waterkant restaurant serving Nordic cuisine
- Wellness: Finnish sauna, Kneipp therapy pool, steam room
- Location: 100 meters from Hamburg Harbour and Reeperbahn
- Design: Rooms by architect David Chipperfield with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Extras: Complimentary local survival bags for guests
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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City view
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Shower
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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City view
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site car park
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Fitness centre
Steam room
Turkish bath
Spa & wellness centre
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
Room view
- River view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Armchair
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Empire Riverside Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 207 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.0 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Hamburg, HAM |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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