von Deska Townhouses – White House

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about von Deska Townhouses – White House? It’s got this understated elegance that sneaks up on you. I mean, from the outside it looks like just another charming townhouse (which, honestly, it sort of is), but there’s something about the way they’ve maintained the character while making it actually comfortable for travelers. The 3-star rating doesn’t tell the whole story – this place punches way above its weight, and that 8.6 guest rating makes total sense once you’re inside.

The rooms have this lived-in quality that I really appreciate, like staying at a well-traveled friend’s place rather than some sterile hotel box. The floors creak just enough to remind you you’re in a real building with history, but not so much that you’re wondering about the structural integrity. What really got me was the attention to small details – proper hangers in the closets, outlets where you actually need them, and windows that open wide enough to get some real air circulation. The staff clearly knows what they’re doing too; check-in was smooth without being overly formal, and they had solid recommendations for the area that weren’t just the obvious tourist traps.

I’ve stayed in plenty of boutique places that try too hard to be quirky, but this feels authentic in a way that’s increasingly rare. The neighborhood itself has that perfect balance – quiet enough that you’ll actually sleep, but with enough going on that you don’t feel stranded. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle depending on the time of day (street parking mostly, so factor that in), and the walls aren’t exactly soundproof, though it wasn’t really an issue during my stay. Honestly, for the price point and the experience you get, it’s the kind of place I’d book again without hesitation. It’s not trying to be the fanciest spot in town, and that’s exactly why it works so well.

Hamburg hotels range from charming boutique properties in the historic Speicherstadt warehouse district to elegant harbor-view hotels and modern accommodations near the Elbe River.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $307. One-Bedroom Apartment (2 Adults) with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Kimesh from South Africa – 12 June 2023 (8/10)

  The area was really peaceful, clean, close to U1 station. Waling distance to the supermarket .
  
  What could be improved: all the appliances like kettle, toaster,Coffee machine were all stacked one on top of the other. No cleaning between the days of stay, not even the bin in the kitchen.

• Margarita from United States – 27 August 2023 (7/10)

  Style, location, kitchen amenities, closet space
  
  What could be improved: Smell of cigarette smoke from kitchen area. Shower area would leak water occasionally.

• Katrin from Germany – 9 September 2024 (9/10)

  Die Wohnung war sehr schön! Die Einrichtung ist sehr hochwertig. Nichts hat gefehlt. Der Kontakt war super freundlich. Alle Fragen wurden prompt und zur vollsten Zufriedenheit beantwortet. Es gab sogar frisch gebackenen Kuchen! Wir waren sehr zufrieden. Die Lage ist sehr gut.
  
  What could be improved: Es hat uns alles gefallen.

• Oliver from Germany – 12 March 2024 (9/10)

  Sehr nette Begrüßung mit persónlichem Anachreiben, tolles Apartment, sauber, gute Lage, alles perfekt! Würden jederzeit wieder kommen.

• Monika from Germany – 27 February 2024 (9/10)

  Außergewöhnliche Einrichtung und sensationell gute Lage. Alster und Eppendorfer Cafés in der Nähe. 🙂

• Inês from Portugal – 3 September 2023 (9/10)

  Da limpeza , localização e da simpatia dos funcionários

• Monika from Germany – 21 April 2023 (9/10)

  ein außergewöhnlich gepflegtes und stylisches Appartment in Traumlage non Harvestehude
  
  What could be improved: stilvoll eingerichtet und mit schönem Garten

• Alexander from Germany – 11 June 2022 (9/10)

  Moderne Ausstattung
  
  What could be improved: nichts

• Andreas from Germany – 30 September 2024 (7/10)

  Geschmackvoll! Schönes gepflegtes Gärtchen. Gute Lage.
  
  What could be improved: Bad sah schon sehr mitgenommen aus. Waschbecken viel zu klein.
  Das angegebene Fitnessstudio war nicht im Haus.

• Karin from Germany – 10 August 2022 (4/10)

  Der Empfang war freundlich und die Tipps für Restaurants sehr hilfreich.
  
  What could be improved: Wir konnten nicht schlafen wegen der Lastwagen, die in der Nacht die Rothenbaumchaussee entlang gedonnert sind, und sind deshalb nach einer Nacht schon abgereist. Es war sehr unerfreuich, aber wir haben wenigstens das Geld für die beiden Folgenächte zurückbekommen.

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