Hotel Review: Room 670, Hamburg Harbor District

Room Overview & Layout

Basic Room Features

• Spacious room with open-air design (no traditional closet)
• Luggage stand for bags
• In-room refrigerator
• Wall safe
• Small desk with workspace

Power & Connectivity

• Two Euro plugs at desk
• Euro plugs at bedside (old drum nightstands)
• No USB or USB-C ports anywhere in room
• TV included

Books & Reading Materials

• Curated book collection including:
  • World Street Photography volumes 4, 5, and 6
  • Modernism Rediscovered
  • Additional titles
• Magazine rack available

Bathroom

Layout & Privacy Considerations

• Unique feature: Window from bathroom to main room
• Sheer curtain provides minimal privacy
• Note: Not ideal for sharing with friends unless very comfortable

Amenities

• Rain head shower
• Handheld wand shower
• Towel hooks
• Standard mirror and toilet

Important Room Warnings

Climate Control Issue

• AC maximum setting: 21°C
• Room tends to stay at 24.1°C
• If you prefer cold rooms, bring a fan or reconsider

Safety Hazard

• Decorative chair is unstable - do not lean back
• Tipping hazard when attempting to stretch or recline
• Use for decoration only

Location & Neighborhood

Building & District

• Located in Hafen City (Harbor City)
• Warehouse district setting
• Positioned directly on one of the canals
• View of converted power station building (dates to 1864)
  • Features symbolic metal smokestacks
  • Originally powered all warehouses
  • Now restricted to commercial use only (flood zone)
• District undergoing redevelopment

Room Views

• Can see into neighboring offices/workspaces
• Overlooks interesting historic building
• Canal views

Rooftop Bar

Day & Night Options

• Rooftop area accessible during day
• Decent views of harbor district
• Selfie station with phone stand and timer
• Converts to bar at night

Transportation & Access

To Train Station

• 20-minute walk from hotel
• Hamburg to Berlin train: €11 per person each way (€22 round trip)
• 2-hour journey to Berlin

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

• Stop located directly in front of hotel
• First stop after Miniature Wonderland
• Very convenient for touring

Hamburg City Context

Architectural Character

• Not traditional German architecture
• Very modern city despite being Germany's second-largest
• Many historic buildings have been renovated to look contemporary
• If seeking traditional German small-town feel, Hamburg may disappoint
• Consider day trip to Berlin for different experience

Bottom Line

Pros:

• Spacious room with interesting design
• Great location in historic district
• Excellent transportation access
• Rooftop bar amenity
• Curated book collection

Cons:

• No USB charging ports
• Limited privacy (bathroom window)
• AC doesn't go below 21°C
• Unsafe furniture (decorative chair)
• Modern aesthetic may not meet traditional German expectations

Best For: Travelers who want harbor district access, don't mind modern German architecture, and are comfortable with unique bathroom setup