general: This charming city hotel was built as a historic water tower in the 19th century and captivates guests with its extraordinary architecture and timeless design. Situated in immediate vicinity of the fair and exhibition centre and the congress centre, and 3 major railway stations all only a few minutes away. The shops, restaurants, bars and nightlife of Schanzenviertel are just a 3-minute walk away, and the Alster Lake and Hamburg city centre can be reached for around 5 minutes by using the nearby public transport. This historic venue houses a stylish restaurant, with adjacent terrace, that offers mouth-watering, classical Swiss, international and regional cuisine. Guests can unwind and enjoy the finest cocktail creations in the cave bar with its unique character and cool atmosphere. If some pampering is needed a massage or a visit to the full service spa may just do it.