{"id":162541,"date":"2023-05-20T19:35:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-20T17:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehappyjetlagger.com\/the-westin-hamburg\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T12:59:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:59:54","slug":"the-westin-hamburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neu.thehappyjetlagger.com\/en\/the-westin-hamburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel Review: The Westin Hamburg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To be honest, I’m still debating whether I should really recommend The Westin Hamburg<\/strong> as a hotel for a trip to Hamburg. It’s just too tempting that you make yourself really comfortable in one of the great rooms with panoramic view<\/strong> and forget all about sightseeing in one of the most exciting cities in Germany! \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n

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More tips for Hamburg:<\/strong>Hamburg Food Guide<\/a>: restaurants, bars and caf\u00e9sMust-do: harbor cruise in Hamburg<\/a><\/p>\n\n

The Westin Hamburg: Location & Arrival<\/h2>\n\n
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Located at the tip of the Speicherstadt<\/strong>, The Westin Hamburg is the perfect starting point for a city trip<\/strong> to Hamburg. From here you are quickly in the city center<\/strong>, but also in St. Pauli<\/strong>, the Landungsbr\u00fccken<\/strong> and the Schanzenviertel<\/strong>. There is a subway and bus stop within walking distance, and with a Hamburg Card*<\/a> you can use public transport in Hamburg free of charge. If you arrive by car, you can conveniently park it in the hotel’s underground parking garage for an additional fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is what a stay at The Westin Hamburg costs*<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Tip: The Elbphilharmonie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting lost on the way to The Westin Hamburg is nearly impossible: the hotel is located in Hamburg’s newest landmark<\/strong>, the Elbphilharmonie building, which you can spot from afar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Elbphilharmonie<\/strong> is the new concert hall in Hamburg, opened in 2017 and is one of the most modern of its kind. The acoustics here are said to be unparalleled. Unfortunately, I haven’t gotten around to attending a concert here yet, but it’s definitely still on my wish list. If you’re not so keen on classical music, that’s no problem either: there’s often more modern music for your ears! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rooms at The Westin Hamburg<\/h2>\n\n

The Westin Hamburg*<\/a> is a five-star hotel<\/strong> that can easily be described as luxurious. So it is not surprising that the rooms are really perfectly equipped.<\/strong> Here you’ll find everything you need: mineral water<\/strong> for free, a small Nespresso machine for coffee<\/strong> in between, a good steam iron to<\/strong> freshen up your crumpled clothes (the flight attendant in me comes through again) and many other nice little things<\/strong>. But above all, well, an absolutely perfect bed<\/strong> that you could snuggle up in for hours. <\/p>\n\n

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The highlight is the panoramic view<\/strong> from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Elbe<\/strong> and the gigantic Hamburg harbor<\/strong>, if you have a room facing outward (the extra charge is worth it!). My room also had a large bathroom with a shower and bathtub – also with a view<\/strong>. And that was really spectacular. <\/p>\n\n

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The Westin Hamburg offers various room categories<\/strong>; I stayed in the\u201cStudio\u201d<\/strong>category. But you should also have a similar view from the Premium rooms<\/strong> labeled\u201cWater View.\u201d<\/strong>I recommend paying the extra charge for a higher room category, because the view is truly breathtaking\u2014and the higher up you stay, the better it gets. <\/p>\n\n

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In the larger rooms, you also have the chance to enjoy a not insignificant gimmick<\/strong>! In modern hotel buildings, it often happens that you can’t open the windows and everything is air-conditioned. At The Westin Hamburg, however, some rooms have a small porthole<\/strong> that is cleverly built into the mirrored window frames. Very unusual, but so you can still sniff fresh air even on the 18th floor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check rates & availability at The Westin Hamburg*<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Food Drinks<\/h2>\n\n

There are certainly one or two options close to the hotel, but I only saw uninspired tourist traps as far as caf\u00e9s and restaurants<\/strong> were concerned. The Speicherstadt is rather touristy and not very lively in terms of everyday life. But you are well taken care of at The Westin Hamburg itself!<\/p>\n\n

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The breakfast buffet<\/strong> is plentiful and really good, and there\u2019s even a completely separate section with vegan options<\/strong>. The breakfast area is located on the lower level of the building, and I think it\u2019s due to the building\u2019s architectural history as a former warehouse that, unfortunately, you won\u2019t find a panoramic view with huge floor-to-ceiling windows here. However, there is a small outdoor terrace<\/strong> with a view, so it\u2019s best to come during the least popular breakfast times so you can snag a spot there. <\/p>\n\n

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By the way: Breakfast is available here until 11 am, on weekends even until 12<\/strong> noon. If you still can’t make it out of your comfy bed, you can order your personal breakfast selection to your room via room service<\/strong>; it’s sinfully expensive, but you can enjoy your great room view even longer and avoid the hustle and bustle in the breakfast area when the hotel is busier. <\/p>\n\n

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For a drink or coffee, check out the Blick Bar<\/a> in the hotel lobby<\/strong>. Here, you\u2019ll be on the same level as the Elbphilharmonie\u2019s observation deck<\/strong>, which you can visit even if you\u2019re not a hotel guest (though you may have to wait in line). I highly recommend the house cocktail, the Elphi Spritz<\/strong>, as well as the Signature Duo<\/strong> \u2014a glass of champagne<\/strong> paired with a fish brioche<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

For the big appetite in the elegant ambience there is still the restaurant Fang und Feld<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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Spa & Wellness<\/h2>\n\n

As you’d expect from a Westin, there’s a fairly large wellness area<\/strong> here in Hamburg, located on the lower level of the building. Equipped with a pool<\/strong>, sauna area<\/strong>, and a<\/strong> small gym<\/strong>, you can relax to your heart’s content. I haven\u2019t tried the spa area myself, but I did take a quick peek inside and found it very inviting. <\/p>\n\n

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Service<\/h2>\n\n

Because of my line of work, I\u2019m always on the lookout for the little things<\/strong> that make for great service<\/strong>. And of course, given the scale of a hotel like this, there\u2019s nothing to complain about\u2014the service runs like clockwork in every area. Still, there are a few small details that leave a positive impression, such as the customary turndown service<\/strong> in the evening with chocolate hearts on the bed or the attentive staff at the <\/strong>Blick Bar. <\/p>\n\n

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All in all, The Westin Hamburg is a perfect choice if you are looking for comfortable accommodation with high standards<\/strong> and want to impress someone else (or yourself) with a spectacular view of Hamburg<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n

Book The Westin Hamburg here*<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Transparency: The Westin Hamburg invited me to this stay. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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