… shopping arcades, the State Opera House and Congress Centre are all within walking distance. 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. Founded in 1897, Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten has welcomed its guests from all over the world for more than 100 years. Ceaseless concern to offer each guest the greatest possible comfort has led it to be consistently ranked among the top hotels in the world. Few other hotels can match its rich blend of individuality, tradition and distinction. The public areas of Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten are furnished with a collection of exquisite 16th and 17th Century Flemish-Gobelin tapestries, Baroque closets and Renaissance chests. A veritable treasure trove of history, luxury and elegance in one. Here in addition to impeccable service and luxurious accommodations, you'll find some of the best restaurants in Hamburg, like the Haerlin Restaurant which reopened in March 1996 with classical and modern cuisine. The Residential Hall from the Grunderjahre, the heart of the hotel, creates a unique atmosphere of elegance and coziness. Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten recommend an afternoon tea in front of the burning fireplace while listening to live piano music.
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Guestrooms & Suites : The Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten offers 126 guestrooms and 30 suites and all have their own individual touch. All guestroom, junior suites and suites are equipped with air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, radio, direct dial telephone, voicemail, dataport, internet access, minibar, safe and bath/shower with hairdryer and bathrobe.
- The Standard Single Rooms, with a size of 18 squaremetres, offer a single bed and working desk with dataport. These rooms facing the courtyard with complete silence in the middle of the city centre.
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- Superior Single Rooms are larger as the standard single rooms and offer a single bed and working desk with dataport. These rooms facing the courtyard with complete silence in the middle of the city centre.
- The Deluxe Single Rooms offer a single bed and working desk with dataport. These rooms have view over the Inner Alster Lake.
- The Standard Double Rooms offer a king-size bed or two twin-beds and working desk with dataport. These rooms facing the courtyard with complete silence in the middle of the city centre.
- The Superior Double Rooms are larger as the standard double rooms and offer a king-size bed or two twin beds and working desk with dataport. These rooms facing the courtyard with complete silence in the middle of the city centre.
- The Deluxe Double Rooms have a size of 32 squaremetres and offer a king-size bed or two twin beds. These rooms have fantastic view over the Innen Alster Lake.
- The spacious Junior Suites have a size od 30 to 36 squaremetres and offer a sleeping room with living area. The junior suites are equipped with a walk-in closet, working desk with dataport and a comfortable seating corner. The deluxe and superior junior suites offer fantastic view over the Inner Alster Lake.
- The Suites are particularly impressive, having large living rooms and separate bedrooms. Their design speaks for themselves with its tasteful elegance and timeless luxury. Two televisions, VCR and CD-Player offer all imaginable comfort. The ambience is rounded off by exquisite antiques and the breathtaking view on the Inner Alster Lake.
- The Jahreszeiten Suite has a size of 115 squaremeters and offer a bedroom, a separate large living room, conference room, kitchenette, walk-in closet and Jacuzzi. The conference room of the Jahreszeiten Suite is in particular suitable for small conferences for up to 12 participants. Located on the fourth floor of the Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, this suite offers you complete privacy and a beautiful view on the Inner Alster Lake.
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Cuisine & Cocktails : At the Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, guests have a choice of an array of distinctive restaurants and bars. Ranging from classic French to Euro-Asian cuisine.
- Restored to its original finery in 1999, Restaurant Haerlin is the place where tradition meets innovation. Restaurant Haerlin offers a modern classical cuisine that is a feast for the eyes and a delight to the tongue. The fine dining room is decorated in an elegant style, with timber flooring and subdivided by a large banquette supporting porcelain figures symbolising the four seasons. It has been awarded with one Michelin Star and 17 Gault Millau points.
- Restored in the beautiful eclectic Art Deco style of the twenties, the Jahreszeiten Grill offers a traditional experience of Hanseatic dining. Full-flavoured organically grown vegetables complement the excellent fish, poultry and steaks. Sip on a crisp, chilled Riesling from our extensive cellar as you experience the splendour.
- At Doc Cheng's is the Far East so near. The ambience and bar are a throwback to the '20s. Brass lamps with red shades, countless black and white photos from the globe-trotting Doc's private album, the melange of West and the Far East … all these contribute to the atmosphere that's as eclectic as the menu itself. Doc Cheng's has been awarded 15 Gault Millau Points.
- The Jahreszeiten Bar is an elegant two-story bar ideal for meeting friends and colleagues. The bar's quiet ambience guarantees a relaxing, convivial evening in good company.
- The famous Bar Indochine is the place where you can enjoy exclusive cocktails an a sake basis.
- The Lounge "Wohnhalle" is situated on the ground floor, you'll feel the welcome of an open fireplace and it is perfect for a quiet drink or two.
- The Biedermeier Café Condi has become an institution where Hamburg meets the world. Be spoilt with typical cofee house specialities.
- A step to a new coffee-shop-culture is the Raffles Deli. Coffee specialities from all over the world as well as over 60 sandwiches created the way you prefer them.
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Leisure & Wellness : Amrita Spa is a luxurious oasis of wellness above the roof-tops of Hamburg for relaxation and rejuvenation of body, mind and soul, offers massage service, solarium, exercise room with cardio and strength equipment, saunas, steam baths, and wellness treatments. Golf, horseback riding, tennis, sailing, and other sports activities are located nearby.
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Meetings & Banquets : Since 1897 the Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is the discrete witness of many glittering banquets and has become the embodiment of hanseatic hospitality. For your family and company events from 5 to 1,000 guests the hotel offers an extremely tasteful setting, which is marked by its timeless luxurious atmosphere and elegance, which make your lifetime events unforgettable. The interior decor of the Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is tastefully chosen to complement selected precious objects and antiques, which create a refined atmosphere.
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Other Facilites : Business Centre. Air Conditioning. 24-hour room service. Garage parking, valet parking. Limousine service on request. Baby sitting. So sorry: Pets are not welcome to Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg.
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