Hotel Atlantic Kempinski, Palace hotel in St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany.
Hotel Atlantic Kempinski is a heritage-listed palace hotel on the shore of Außenalster lake in Hamburg-Mitte, recognizable by its white facade and classical columns. The rooms are spread across several floors and combine historic elements with contemporary amenities, while the public spaces feature high ceilings and large windows overlooking the water.
The building was constructed in 1909 as a grand hotel to attract international guests arriving by steamship through the harbor. After World War II it served as the headquarters of the British Armed Forces in Hamburg until 1950 and then returned to hotel use.
The name recalls an early vision to connect Hamburg with transatlantic steamship travel, reflected in maritime details throughout the interior. Today guests from around the world meet in the grand lobby, which serves as a social gathering point for business travelers and visitors.
The building sits a short walk from Hamburg Central Station directly on the shore of Außenalster lake, making arrival by public transport or on foot convenient. The entrance hall is located at street level and remains accessible to visitors who wish to view the building without staying overnight.
Several scenes from the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies were shot in the historic rooms, bringing the ornate interiors to a worldwide audience. The grand reception hall served as the backdrop for multiple key moments in the film.
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