Hotel Fürst Bismarck

“Muy bien ubicado / good located”

I will write the review in English after the Spanish El hotel está muy bien situado, cerca de la mayoría de las atracciones turísticas. El bonito ayuntamiento se puede visitar a pie desde el hotel. La habitación no es extremadamente grande pero cómoda, con un baño espacioso. El habitación tiene ca… more

I will write the review in English after the Spanish El hotel está muy bien situado, cerca de la mayoría de las atracciones turísticas. El bonito ayuntamiento se puede visitar a pie desde el hotel. La habitación no es extremadamente grande pero cómoda, con un baño espacioso. El habitación tiene caja fuerte pero no frigobar lo cual sería un plus. Lo único que tengo que advertir es que al estar cerca de la estación de tren el ambiente no es el mejor pero tampoco es imposible. La estación de tren tiene muchas opciones gastronómicas The hotel is very well located, close to most tourist attractions. The beautiful town hall can be visited on foot from the hotel. The room is not extremely large but comfortable, with a spacious bathroom. The room has a safe but no frigobar which would be a plus. The only thing I have to warn is that being close to the train station the atmosphere is not the best but it is not impossible either. The train station has many gastronomic options.

less

“Acceptable for short stays”

I have a lot to say about this one, but the summary is that this hotel is perfectly fine if you’re only spending a night or two in Hamburg, but if you’re visiting for longer than that, I suggest investing in something a bit more comfortable. This review is based on my experience with the basic roo… more

I have a lot to say about this one, but the summary is that this hotel is perfectly fine if you’re only spending a night or two in Hamburg, but if you’re visiting for longer than that, I suggest investing in something a bit more comfortable. This review is based on my experience with the basic room, which I think is fair given most people will not have booked the bigger ones. The good: - Absolutely outstanding location, barely 30 seconds away from the Hauptbahnhof (if you jaywalk), with lots of restaurants nearby - Nice staff - Very very clean, with rooms cleaned daily - Extensive breakfast - Reception manned 24/7 - Safe area - Safe for personal items provided with the room (believe it or not, this is not always a given) The bad: - Old, like really old. This shows in many areas such as the noisy floors, the slow elevator, the antiquated key-based system, the barely usable television… - Confusing layout if you’re looking for anything other than your own room - Elevator not going to the top floor (only 2 rooms, so it’s not that big a deal) - Breakfast way too expensive, even though it’s very nice - Extremely small rooms with extremely small beds and extremely small sheets - Extremely narrow bathroom and shower. If you are a very big person, I genuinely do not think this is feasible for you (seriously, I’m really not kidding); I suggest having a look before making any commitments - Soundproofing insufficient for blocking out the sound of honking and speeding cars, as well as sirens (God there are a lot of those in Hamburg) - No cold water in the sink on the sixth floor for some reason - Wifi very shoddy on the sixth floor - No integrated air conditioning, just a floor fan. If you are staying during the hot summer months I think this might a big problem, but most of the year it should be enough All in all, it is a decent hotel that is very stress free where you can spend a night or two easily. However, for longer trips, I believe it’s nice to have a room you actually enjoy spending time in, and this was not it. You’d better bring some entertainment of your own otherwise those long, jet lag hindered nights are going to be really depressing.

less

“Ok for a night”

Conveniently located across the street from the train station; as with most train stations, there are plenty of shady characters in this area. The hotel was quaint, check-in was easy, the staff were friendly. Quite the labyrinth to find the room--up a lift to the first floor, down a hallway and … more

Conveniently located across the street from the train station; as with most train stations, there are plenty of shady characters in this area. The hotel was quaint, check-in was easy, the staff were friendly. Quite the labyrinth to find the room--up a lift to the first floor, down a hallway and up a step, down another hallway, then down a large stairway and another, and finally into the next lift to get to the correct floor. The room was small but adequate. Unfortunately, no air conditioning on a hot summer night; using the two floor fans and opening the windows helped some but it was still a sweaty night & morning. The bed was comfortable enough and had nightstands on each side as well as power outlets--perfect for two people to charge devices at bedside. The bathroom was well lit and had a shower (only) with weak water pressure. The sink had ample counter space. The towels were decent, and the magnifying mirror was a great touch. The WiFi was strong and password protected (yay!). If I ever again need a hotel for a night at the Hamburg Hbf (main train station) I might consider returning.

less