Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten (Leading Hotels of the World) (Hamburg, Germany)

On the banks of Binnenalster Lake, the stately white stone facade of the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten has been welcoming guests to Hamburg since 1897. The grand mahogany and marble lobby and the oak paneled lounge create an atmosphere much like that of a palatial estate, while the restful Wohnhalle Lounge provides a quiet retreat in the heart of the city. Consistently rates one of the finest hotels in the world, the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten has hosted royals and dignitaries for a century. Here in addition to impeccable service and luxurious accommodations, you'll find some of the best restaurants in Hamburg, like the Haerlin Restaurant which reopened in March 1996 with classical and modern classical cuisine. The Residential Hall from the Grunderjahre, the heart of the hotel, creates a unique atmosphere of elegance and coziness. We recommend an afternoon tea in front of the burning fireplace while listening to live piano music.