Renaissance Hamburg Hotel

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when you first walk into the Renaissance Hamburg, it hits you with that kind of understated luxury that makes you feel like you’ve made it, you know? It’s not flashy or trying too hard, which honestly feels pretty German when you think about it. The lobby has this warm, contemporary vibe with these gorgeous leather chairs that I actually ended up working from one afternoon because the wifi was solid and the coffee didn’t suck.

What really got me though was how the staff seemed to genuinely know Hamburg – not just the tourist stuff, but like, where to grab the best fischbrötchen on a Sunday morning or which U-Bahn line to avoid during rush hour. The concierge (I think his name was Klaus?) actually steered me away from the typical Reeperbahn tourist traps and pointed me toward some smaller bars where locals hang out. That kind of local insight is worth its weight in gold when you’re trying to get a real feel for a city. The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a 5-star place, but I loved the little touches – proper blackout curtains that actually work (crucial for those bright summer mornings), and the shower pressure was… well, let’s just say I may have stayed in there longer than necessary a few times.

Here’s the thing about this place – it’s got that sweet spot location where you’re close enough to everything that matters but far enough from the chaos that you can actually sleep. I mean, Hamburg can get pretty lively, especially on weekends, but I never had noise issues here. The breakfast spread was impressive without being overwhelming, and they had this amazing selection of local breads and cheeses that actually made me excited to get up early. One small gripe – the elevators can be a bit slow during peak hours, but honestly, that’s about the worst thing I can say about the place. The 8.3 rating feels about right to me; it’s clearly a quality hotel that knows what it’s doing, even if it might not blow your mind in every single category. If you’re the type who appreciates good service without the stuffiness, and you want to feel like you’re staying somewhere that locals would actually recommend rather than just tolerate, this is your spot.

Early hotels booking in Hamburg is essential during major events like the Hamburg Port Anniversary, as accommodations fill up quickly with visitors eager to experience the city’s renowned harbor culture and nightlife.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $208. Broschek Room, Smaller Guest room, 1 Double with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $227. Deluxe Room, Guest room, 1 King with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $310. Superior Room, Larger Guest room, 1 King with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $328. Deluxe Twin Room with 2 double beds for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $354. King Studio Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $358. Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Andras from Hungary – 26 April 2025 (7/10)

  A lokáció: 5 stars
  Staff are wonderful!
  Külön special thx for the “navigator” who helped our all day tour!🙏
  
  What could be improved: Fire alarm every morning from 7 – 8 am.
  Nespresso machine which let out the water.
  The defected tea water boyler.

• Carsten from Denmark – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

  Quiet room. Nice bedding. Clean room. Good service.

• Anne from United Kingdom – 18 April 2025 (9/10)

  Very friendly staff – reception, attentive restaurant/bar staff, good room service. Special thanks to Miguel on reception who sorted a problem with my mobile.
  Spacious room and good walk-in shower – which I had asked for.
  Breakfast excellent with lots of choice – fresh fruit, yogurts, seeds/oats, salads plus all the usual cooked food. Lunch and snacks reasonably priced.
  Very quiet in the room and good temperature. Windows that opened.

• Cameron from Jersey – 15 April 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent location of the hotel right on the middle of town. Lovely family room which was spacious with very comfy beds. Excellent service from the staff.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great

• Tracy from United Kingdom – 26 March 2025 (8/10)

  Breakfast was very good, with lots of choice, room was very comfortable and location was excellent.

• David from United Kingdom – 25 March 2025 (8/10)

  Location was very good for us as it was only a short walk to the opera house. There was also a good range of restaurants and cafes in the area. Breakfast was substantial if somewhat expensive (though we did not eat much else the rest of the day!)
  
  What could be improved: The music in the bar was too loud, especially after coming in after a show. One night it put us off going to the bar at all and on the second encouraged us to leave!

• Peter from United Kingdom – 10 March 2025 (8/10)

  Great central location in Hamburg. Very close to the main shopping area.
  Great lobby bar with friendly and helpful staff.

• Ziad from United Arab Emirates – 23 February 2025 (9/10)

  Professional, courteous and efficient staff along with a great location in Hamburg city.
  
  What could be improved: Gym is a little lacking especially when the weather is cold, it took a while for the hotel to respond to a request.

• David from United Kingdom – 17 February 2025 (8/10)

  Room was better than expected
  Choice & quality of breakfast were perfect & staff were very pleasant & attentive.
  
  What could be improved: Check in wasn’t pleasant. Very small cramped space. A lot of people around the area including a couple in the middle of a loud & angry sounding complaint about car parking, I think, with a staff member.

• Anıl from Turkey – 16 February 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, comfortable and clean rooms,helpful staff
  
  What could be improved: Not feel like a 5 star hotel

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