Empire Riverside Hotel, Hotel tower in St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany.
Empire Riverside Hotel is a high-rise hotel on the Elbe waterfront in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg, a short walk from the port. The building rises well above the surrounding area, offering clear views of the river and harbor from its upper floors.
The hotel opened in 2007 on the site of the former Bavaria Brewery, an industrial facility that had shaped St. Pauli for decades. Its construction marked the shift of that site from a production facility to a contemporary hotel.
The 20up bar on the top floor offers a wide view over the port and the Elbe, giving a real sense of Hamburg's relationship with the water. The interiors draw on maritime references that feel natural in the St. Pauli neighborhood.
The hotel sits on the Elbe waterfront and is within walking distance of the Reeperbahn and the Landungsbrücken ferry terminals. The area is lively at night, so it is worth exploring the nearby streets on foot once settled in.
Every bathroom in the building has a window fitted with glass that lets in daylight while blocking the view from outside. This is uncommon in a high-rise of this type and makes the rooms noticeably brighter than expected.
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