SIR Nikolai

"This was by far our favorite hotel during our Sweden/Germany/Denmark trip. First, Dennis at the front desk was incredibly helpful in so many ways. He gave us a great dinner recommendation on our first night for some traditional German food and allowed us to keep leftovers in the hotel's kitchen since our fridge was not cooling much. Another staff member who was working on one night that Dennis was not was much less helpful as he firmly pushed us to go to a restaurant that was the opposite of what we wanted (clearly a kickback). After wandering around despite already being very tired we ended up coming back and eating our leftovers. The room was fantastic. It was so much bigger and brighter than any of the others where we stayed. There was plenty of room to lounge, store your belongings, work if needed, and relax. And the room was right over the canal, which you could see from the windows that were about waist high, went to the ceiling, and opened. The blackout curtains were perfect and the bed was comfortable. The hotel has some drinks and delicious truffles in the lobby at all times. The sauna was lovely. Breakfast was excellent and plentiful. We loved sitting at the tables right by the big windows looking over the water. The location of the hotel is also very good and walkable to so many attractions. Bar/restaurant staff were so friendly. The desserts were surprisingly good too. We would not hesitate to stay here again!"

"Our Nikolai Supreme room was clean, spacious, and nicely furnished, and the beds were very comfortable. If you look closely, however, you can see that the room has already hosted a guest or two. In some places, there are signs of wear that slightly diminish the good impression. The breakfast the next morning was a mix of à la carte ordering and a buffet. The service was uncomplicated and fast, and the food was very, very delicious from both the buffet and the menu. Conclusion: A very nice city hotel in a good location, with a great breakfast, nice rooms, and a lot of attention to special occasions. The signs of wear in the room prevent a perfect score, but they do not diminish our good overall impression."

"I just had a comfortable two-night stay at The Nikolai Hamburg. The hotel is a short taxi ride from the train station. It’s situated in a convenient spot. From the Nikolai, I could walk to Elbphilharmonie, some of the major attractions. In fact I walked around the whole time except when getting to/from train station. The guest room is well designed, cosy, with good amenities, but it’s a bit small for me. My room looked out to an internal courtyard. No views to shout about (well, except for looking into other rooms windows) but generally quiet. Breakfast has a modest selection but sufficient for me. The breakfast restaurant looks out to a canal and waterway, which gives a calming effect in the morning. Staff are friendly and approachable. I will recommend the Nikolai Hamburg."