HAMBURG, Germany
Westin Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The Westin Hamburg, marking the brand’s debut in Hamburg. Overlooking Germany’s famed port city, the hotel resides within the Elbphilharmonie: Hamburg’s latest architectural landmark, home to two esteemed concert halls as well as luxury residences.
Reimagined with a striking glass facade and thoughtfully-designed interiors, the storied building—once a historic riverside warehouse—will aim to deliver a new level of well-being to guests.
“We are thrilled to debut the Westin brand in Hamburg; and with six Westin hotels throughout Germany, the brand continues to meet the growing global demand for well-being among travelers while on the road,” said Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader, Westin Hotels & Resorts. “The hotel’s commanding riverfront location in the new Hafencity district, coupled with the brand’s distinct wellness-focused amenities and programming, ensures guests will leave The Westin Hamburg feeling better than when they arrived.”
Situated in the Speicherstadt warehouse district, recently designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Westin Hamburg extends over 21 floors with floor-to-ceiling windows that boast panoramic views of the city and port. The hotel features 205 guest rooms and 39 expansive suites, including a top-floor owner’s suite spanning more than 1,700 square feet with a private balcony affording a 270-degree vista.
Designed by acclaimed Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron with the interior design led by Berlin-based designers the Bost Group, The Westin Hamburg’s crisp brick and glass facade aim to create a modern sense of arrival, while flooding the space with natural light. Inspired by its waterfront location, the hotel also reinforces Westin’s design principles, which suggests a connection to nature enhances well-being.
The Westin Hamburg features distinct culinary options serving both international and local cuisines, alongside the Westin brand’s SuperFoodsRx menus. Under the direction of acclaimed Chef Martin Kirchgasser, The Saffron restaurant delivers a fine-dining experience with Hanseatic influences.
Overlooking the city’s HafenCity district and its waterways, the eighth-floor The Bridge Bar provides a social space for guests and visitors to enjoy cocktails, small plates and refreshments from dawn to dusk.
Designed to help travelers play well and work well, The Westin Hamburg’s original product offering and riverside location, will make it an appealing property for business functions and celebrations. More than 6,700 square feet of meeting and event space is available, including eight multi-function rooms.
