SIDE
Architecturally bold, minimalist-luxe design hotel with a creative-class crowd. Think art-world meets high-end business travel. The lobby alone is worth a visit.
Book a Flying Suite (S–XXL) on the top floors for the rooftop city views — worth the premium, especially Suite M with its freestanding coloured bathtub in the bedroom
Why It Matters
The collaboration between architect Jan Störmer, interior designer Matteo Thun, and lighting artist Robert Wilson makes this one of the most design-forward hotels in Germany. Robert Wilson's light installation in the 28m atrium — shifting colour and intensity like breaking waves — is genuinely unlike anything else in Hamburg. The hotel is also a member of Design Hotels and available through Marriott Bonvoy.
SIDE is a 5-star superior design hotel in central Hamburg, built in 2001 and designed by architect Jan Störmer (Störmer Murphy and Partners). The real showstopper is a 28-metre-high atrium lobby encased in frosted glass, pulsing with ever-changing light choreography by New York installation artist Robert Wilson. Milanese designer Matteo Thun handled the interiors — clean, warm minimalism in buttery creams and rich browns in the rooms, offset by pops of saturated colour in the public spaces. It's the go-to for Hamburg's creative and business crowd, steps from the Staatsoper.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Deluxe Room
A noticeable step up in size — 31 to 34 sqm flooded with natural light, with a 2m-wide king bed (two separate mattresses), bathroom with bathtub or shower (varies by room), and the same 48-inch TV and L'Amante coffee setup as the Superior. Good middle ground for a comfortable Hamburg stay. Located on floors 2 through 7.
King (2.0m, dual mattresses) · 31 sqm
Executive Room
At 46 sqm with huge city-view windows, a kitchenette, and a separate rainforest shower, the Executive rooms are the pick for anyone staying more than a few nights. The 2m king bed comes with Italian bed linen. Located on floors 2 to 7 — you get the space of a junior suite with a genuine work-and-live setup.
King (2.0m, Italian linen) · 46 sqm
Suite M
Mid-tier Flying Suite on the top floors, featuring a distinctive freestanding coloured bathtub (green) visible through a glass partition from the bedroom. Larger living space than the S, with separate dining area and a seating zone. Signature design moment: the tub-in-the-bedroom concept that actually works here.
King (up to 2.30m) · 70 sqmSuite S
The entry-level 'Flying Suite', starting from 60 sqm on the top floors. Living and dining area plus a proper bedroom with a bed up to 2.30m wide. Breakfast included in the Suite Dreams package deal. The suites lean into colour — bold accent pieces, freestanding elements — a proper treat compared to the more restrained lower rooms.
King (up to 2.30m) · 60 sqmSuite XL
Larger top-floor suite in the Flying Suite collection, up to approximately 80 sqm. Full living/dining setup, spacious bathroom, and the same elevated design language — statement furniture, quality materials, and the city spread out below.
King (up to 2.30m) · 80 sqmSuite XXL
The largest suite in the house at up to 90 sqm — full apartment feel with a proper dining zone, multiple seating areas, and a freestanding coloured bathtub (blue on the gallery images). Big windows, top floor, and enough space to actually live in for a week.
King (up to 2.30m) · 90 sqmSuperior Room
At 28 sqm these are the entry-level rooms — compact but well-executed. A 1.60m queen bed, 48-inch Philips Smart TV, L'Amante coffee machine, and a proper bathtub with rain shower. Spread across floors 1 through 11. Good for a business trip or short stay; don't expect to spread out.
Queen (1.60m) · 28 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
An immersive behind-the-scenes kitchen event format offered by the hotel for groups. Cooking, dining, and entertainment in the [m]eatery kitchen.
A transparent dome structure on the SIDE rooftop — a genuinely unusual venue available for private hire above the Hamburg skyline. Used for dinners, corporate events, and seasonal experiences including Christmas editions.
The Sky Lounge sits above the atrium on the upper floors and connects to a rooftop terrace with panoramic views over Hamburg. Available for private events and accessible to hotel guests. In summer this is one of the better rooftop perches in the city.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Eight meeting rooms including variable-configuration conference rooms and the Sky Lounge. Covers everything from small boardroom meetings to large conference setups.
Private dining setup available for groups and special occasions within the hotel's F&B spaces.
Cardio-focused gym with Technogym equipment: treadmills, stationary bikes, steppers, and free weights. Open 6:00–23:00.
Dogs welcome with the Dog inSIDE add-on package (€25): blanket, bowl with fresh water, and daily treats.
Good-sized indoor pool with colourful design walls and poolside lounges. Open 6:00–23:00 daily.
Certified by GreenSign, an independent European sustainability standard for hotels.
Finnish-style sauna. Mon–Fri 6:00–12:00 and 17:00–23:00; Sat–Sun 6:00–23:00.
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