SIDE Design Hotel Hamburg

SIDE enjoys a great central location near the Inner Alster lake, particularly convenient for the city’s upmarket shopping streets, and walking distance from both the Altstadt and HafenCity. Behind the hotel’s box-like facade lie 178 minimalist-chic bedrooms kitted out by Milanese designer Mattheo Thun, combining dark wood, soothing touches of blue and green and lots of crisp white bed linen. The hotel’s top line in facilities includes a pristine sauna and jacuzzi, decent-sized pool, spa treatments, a gym and nine conference rooms for business travelers. The eighth-floor sky lounge with adjoining roof terrace and great views is particularly suited for larger meetings and events while the [m]eatery (yep, that’s what it’s called) evening bar and restaurant is a carnivore’s wonderland.