Chornomorets

On 12/26/2018 at 11:15 AM, Captain-John said:

 

I know this thread is a few weeks old now - but - I've booked the Atlantic Kempinski for our 1 night stay in Hamburg in May (free cancellation).

 

I picked it because it looks very close to the railway station (we are coming in from Kiel, and going out from HAM airport) - so won't need to lug our bags far, or get a taxi when we arrive. I also picked it because it was in Tomorrow Never Dies! However, I note it's also close to the area you're saying you'd avoid.

 

Should we switch to a different hotel?

The walk from the Hotel Atlantic to the Hauptbahnhof is easy with luggage and only takes a few minutes. The hotel is very traditional in style which makes it an interesting place to stay. The environment in the immediate vicinity of the hotel didn’t feel at all threatening and if you are doing some sightseeing, the hop on - hop off bus routes have stops nearby. Staying at any of the hotels on the southern side of the Rathaus like the Sofitel would involve a much  longer walk to the Hauptbahnhof so the Hotel Atlantic would seem to be a good choice for what you have in mind.

I hope you enjoy your visit to Hamburg!

Are there rooms at the Hotel Hafen Hamburg where we could watch the QM2 enter the dry dock, before we take a train back to Southampton to meet the Q.V.?

Hi Milkcow

It is possible to specify river view rooms at the Empire Riverside Hotel which is closer to Dry Dock 17 than the hotel you mention. The Skyline 20up bar on the 20th floor of the Empire Riverside is open in the evening and provides panoramic views over the shipyard.

Enjoy your voyage!