In the heart of Hamburg-Mitte, Empire Riverside Hotel offers a haven with dry cleaning/laundry services and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Guests can unwind at RIVERStyle Spa or enjoy dinner at Waterkant Restaurant. With free WiFi, gym access, and conference space for those who need to work while traveling.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Spa
Air conditioning
Gym
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Sauna
Steam room
Self parking
Room service
Babysitting
9 meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
For families (6)
Children stay free
Babysitting (surcharge)
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
$206 nightly
The total price is $220
$220 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total includes taxes and fees
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Riverside Single room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
269 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 1
1 King Bed
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Upside Single Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
269 sq ft
River view
Sleeps 1
1 King Bed
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Juniorsuite Riverside Double Room
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
484 sq ft
Harbor view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Empire Riverside Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of St. Pauli Piers and Fish Market. Guests can indulge in spa services at the spa, and Waterkant Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Landungsbrücken Station is 6 minutes and Reeperbahn S-Bahn is 8 minutes.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
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Hotel size
327 rooms
Arranged over 20 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Babysitting*
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (EUR 25 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Riverstyle. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Waterkant Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Skyline Bar "20 up" - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
DAVIDS - This lobby lounge specializes in German cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 28 for adults and EUR 14 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per day
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 25 per night
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Empire Riverside Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Empire Riverside Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 25 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Empire Riverside Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Empire Riverside Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Reeperbahn (4-min walk) and Casino Esplanade (4-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Empire Riverside Hotel and nearby?
Empire Riverside Hotel has a spa and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Empire Riverside Hotel?
Yes, Waterkant Restaurant offers German cuisine.
What's the area around Empire Riverside Hotel like?
Empire Riverside Hotel is located by the river in Hamburg-Mitte, a short 6-minute walk from Landungsbrücken Station and 2 minutes' walk from St. Pauli Piers.
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Empire Riverside Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The breakfast buffet was superb and the made-to-order options were also highly praised. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
The hotel exceed all the expectations! Really enjoyed the stay. Hotel was in very nice and calm neibourghhood, close by was many cafes and restaurants and the seightseeing places were easily walk by.
Oona-Maija
Oona-Maija, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2025
Great and friendly staff. We were traveling with our dog (a Great Dane) and the staff made us feel extremely welcome. The location of the hotel is perfect
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 12, 2024
Great location, excellent room size comfortable bed & great view!
Lisa
Lisa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Great breakfast, wonderful view, great staff at Bar 20th
Sarina
Sarina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Good hotel
Nice modern hotel in good location for exploting the city. Rooms are modern and very comfy.
Fergal
Fergal, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2024
2 days at Empire Riverside Hotel in Hamburg
Very nice stay - convenient location
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 24, 2024
Very nice locations and rooms
Very nice location and nice big rooms.
Nice breakfast (a bit too expensive).
Very comfortable beds. Beautiful skybar on top.
Only problem I had were the very noisy conditioning in the room and the gym with no towels.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2023
Tolles Hotel
Hansjörg
Hansjörg, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
Highly recommend
Staff was very friendly. Needed an early check-in and wad able to get it for an additional cost (worth it). View and the room was great! Only thing that was tough to figure out was the AC unit. Location of the hotel was great. Once of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed at and would stay here again.
Natasha
Natasha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2023
Everything was close
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2023
This hotel was a lovely option near the river. There are loads of dining and drinking options nearby. The room was lovely and the view, amazing! We didn't opt for breakfast but the sushi made to order was outstanding!!! The roof top bar on level 20 is wonderful for an evening cocktail and hotel guests are given a priority are.
Alison
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2024
Super
Markus
Markus, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2023
Super
Jean-Charles
Jean-Charles, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 28, 2024
Quite poor in many ways
Not a hotel worthy of the fifth star....
michael
michael, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2024
Lovely hotels with wonderful rooms and all the basic amenities. Would recommend staying as long as you like exercise because the key cards demagnetize if you look at them wrong — they must be praised and cajoled and need never be near anything that lets off the slightest electronic signal or you’ll be back downstairs to rekey the card yet again — 3 night stay and I think I had to do it about 8 times this trip.
Staff is wonderful and lovely and the sushi is divine
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 7, 2024
The architecture of the building is very beautiful, the room itself is small considering the price of stay. You are only paying for the view from your room and some freebies provided. For a 4 star hotel, the service I experienced was poor. I requested room service and was promised that they would arrive at a specified time, however they did not arrive. The toilet in my room was clogged and I was not able to use this during my stay.
Niki
Niki, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 9, 2024
The property is located near the port however directly behind the hotel is the St Pauli area which is what we would consider the red light area. A lot of strip shows and appeared to be girls working on the side street. Probably not a family area. In saying that it was close to the Beatles walking tours and close walking distance down to pier and back into the city centre. The hotel was good expensive for what we got and the air conditioning not working so room was 26 degrees and it was only 28 degrees outside so was not comfortable coming in from the heat. We did eventually get moved to another room which the air conditioning was set to 23 degrees so better. The cocktail bar on 20th floor had a nice view over the port at night.
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 31, 2024
old key card system with troubles. had to get new keycard once. and had to try the card 5-30 times to get in.
bathroom had a gift bag with several items, one was a gum that was opened.
people at the desk only answer on very basic stuff almost like a robot.
guy in the restaurant just told me it was full and said to go another place.
will not go here again.
Frode
Frode, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 10, 2025
Filip
Filip, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Petra
Petra, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2025
Tyst och lyxigt hotell när nattliv.
Väldigt tjusigt hotell!
jag råkade boka fel och de kunde inte lösa det så jag var tvungen att hoppa över sista natten och köpa till första natten. Det blev mycket dyrare än vad hade tänkt.
Jens
Jens, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 7, 2025
Marianne
Marianne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Super Hotel
Das Hotel ist eine absolute Empfehlung! Die Lage ist einfach nur perfekt und das Hotel hat alles was man benötigt mit einem Mega Ausblick.
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 2, 2025
Preis ist für das Hotel deutlich zu hoch
Leider gab es noch nicht einmal im Zimmer die Möglichkeit einen Kaffee zu kochen. Also die Ausstattung im Zimmer war nicht toll. Im Vergleich zu anderen Hotels stimmt das Preis- Leistung Verhältnis leider nicht. Wir würden dieses Hotel nicht wieder buchen.