… has maintained a tradition of hospitality and gastronomy for over 200 years.
Hamburg lies open to many streams of influence. With city-state traditions reaching back for centuries, it has always played a special political and cultural role. The inhabitants of Hamburg are very proud of having a lake such as the one they enjoy in the very heart of the city centre. It is to be found just a few short steps from the Opera, the Great Hall of Art, the City Hall, as well as the Chamber of Commerce. The people here are convinced of living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Visitors really do have to discover for themselves, if that is so. Hamburg shall be delighted to have you here.
At the Speicherstadt, the port's historical warehouse district, newest shipping houses have been built almost side by side with the old.Life is good on the banks of the Alster. With a population of 1.705 million in an area covering 755 qkm and measuring 40 km at the widest point, there's plenty of room for an attractive life style.The port of Hamburg is by far the most important in Germany and one of the leading sea goods transhipment centres in the world. It is the gateway to markets in northern, central and eastern Europe, the bridge between the Continent and overseas, as well as being the most important foreign port for Scandinavia and central/eastern Europe for container traffic. Just about 100 km away from the sea, Hamburg?s Elbhafen is accessible even for the largest among the container giants.
At the Speicherstadt, the port's historical warehouse district, newest shipping houses have been built almost side by side with the old.
Life is good on the banks of the Alster. With a population of 1,705 million in an area covering 755 qkm and measuring 40 km at the widest point, there's plenty of room for an attractive life style.
The Hotel Louis C. Jacob is artfully fashioned from a multitude of historical buildings on a hilltop that overlooks the Elbe River. Close to Hamburg's shopping area and business districts, the hotel features guestrooms and suites that were created for travelers who seek a peaceful retreat from everyday life. Its Lime Tree Terrace, a masterpiece of art, painted by Max Lieberman, has a wide range of hide-a-way within the Hotel Louis C. Jacob such as Jacobs Library and the Ice Cellar. The hotel features one of the largest private art collection in Germany.
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Guestrooms & Suites : Hotel Louis C. Jacob features 66 guestrooms and 19 suites of unobtrusive design and timeless elegance. The colour palette -yellow or green or blue or red- of every guestroom's design has been chosen to blend with the direction it faces, there are precious carpets on the antique oak floorboards, the luxurious bathrooms are covered with valuable natural stone and the furniture is made by skilful craftsmen. And of course all of them feature modern comforts like air conditioning, cable TV, radio, direct dial telephone, minibar and bath/shower with WC and bathrobe.
  • The Superioer Rooms have a size of 33 sqms and offer walk-in closet, dataport and wooden paneled floor.
  • The Deluxe Rooms with Garden View have a size of 35sqms and these rooms offer view of the beautiful garden and are equipped with walk-in closet, dataport and wooden paneled floor.
  • The Deluxe Rooms with River View have a size of 35sqms and offer magnificent views of the Elbe River and feature walk-in closet, dataport and wooden paneled floor.
  • The Executive Rooms have a size of 40sms and offer magnificent views of the Elbe River and walk-in closet, dataport and wooden paneled floor.
  • The Junior Suites have a size of 53sqms and are equipped with walk-in closet, dataport and wooden paneled floor.
  • The Historical Junior Suites have a size of 53sqms and offer magnificent view of the Elbe River. These junior suites are equipped with antique furnishings, walk-in closet and dataport.
  • The Superior One-Bedroom Suites have a size of 60sqms and offer a separate bedroom and living room. These suites are decorated in Hanseatic elegance with luxurious furnishings and equipped with dataport and walk-in closet.
  • The Historical Deluxe One-Bedroom Suites have a size of 85sqms and offer a separate bedroom and living room. These suites are decorated with antique furnishings and equipped with walk-in closet and dataport.
  • The Executive One-Bedroom Suites have a size of 64sqms and offer a separate bedroom and living room. These suites are luxuriously furnishes and equipped with walk-in closet and dataport.

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Cuisine & Cocktails : Hotel Louis C. Jacob's restaurants feature a fresh, yet classical atmosphere for its traditional French cuisine complimented by regional accents.
  • The highest awards of all the most important international hotel and restaurant guides are the outward signs of the most impressive "savoir cuire" that assures Jacobs Restaurant a permanent place among the leading restaurants of Germany (1 Michelin Star, 18 Points at Gault Millau). Chef de cuisine Thomas Martin?s contemporary light and fresh cuisine with French accentuation, full of fantasy, refined but not over-fashionable, and the competently stocked wine-cellar, expertly run by master sommelier, Hendrik Thoma, have all made the restaurant a hotspot for connoisseurs. The splendid view which Jacobs Restaurant affords through its high glass doors, across the Lime Tree Terrace to the Elbe, the lovingly restored murals, the stucco ceilings and the heavy crystal chandeliers create an extraordinary atmosphere which makes every visit to Jacobs Restaurant an experience, as well as lunch or dinner under the shining green of the famous Lime Tree Terrace. From here, the front row, high above the Elbe river, it is possible to experience the unforgettable sight of what has made Hamburg special and famous: the port, the ships and the wide river.
  • Formal dinners in Jacobs Restaurant and small delicacies on the opposite side in the Wine Bistro Kleines Jacob ? an homage to the founder of the hotel, the French emigrant Daniel Louis Jacques. Enjoy the cosy atmosphere with the open kitchen and its large stone oven while trying the specialities from international vineyards served at clean-scrubbed wooden tables. The wine bistro is well-known to the people of Hamburg and our hotel guests. At the same time this popular "apr?s" meeting place is the ideal location to round off a successful day or a visit to a grand opera or theatre evening with good friends.
  • The plush leather armchairs in Jacobs Bar tempt its guests to take a digestif, a cocktail or a glass of wine in pleasant company. The optical centre of the bar is a glass cube in which the stocks of wine are not only kept but also exhibited. Jacobs Bar is a refuge of class and tradition. Classical drinks are just as easy to find on the list as rare kinds of wine, champagne, sherry and port. A relaxing hideaway after a strenuous day.

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Leisure & Wellness : Long walks in beautifully conserved nature parks along the banks of the Elbe or a visit to the wellness rooms of the hotel are the best ways to take an active break. Hotel Louis C. Jacob offer a wellness area with Jacuzzi, sauna, solarium and fitness equipment. Bicycles are available for rental. Jogging and biking along the Elbe river.
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Meetings & Banquets : Whether festive occasion or business meeting, whether wedding or conference, the Hotel Louis C. Jacob offers the perfect solution for every circumstance. An intimate atmosphere for smaller gatherings in the expertly restored and historically furnished Biedermeier Room, a large ball in the festive ballroom or concentrated efficiency in one of the many banqueting rooms. Apart from perfect service and the most modern technology in communication and in particular the unforgettable view over the river ensures a relaxed conference atmosphere.
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Other Facilites : Business centre, secreterial service. Air conditioning. Room service. Nonsmoking rooms. Handicapped facilities. Shuttle service. Heliport and boat pier nearby. Limousine and rental car service are available. Car parking, valet parking. Baby sitting. Pets are welcome to the Louis C. Jacob Hotel Hamburg on request.
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The Louis C. Jacob Hotel features a Gourmet Restaurant The Louis C. Jacob Hotel: Remarkable architecture The Louis C. Jacob Hotel is perfect for city journeys to Hamburg / Germany Pets are welcome to The Louis C. Jacob Hotel (on request)
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