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Empire Riverside Hotel

8 Meeting rooms

305 m² largest room

1.000 guest capacity

327 Rooms

Bernhard-Nocht-Straße 97 · 20359 · Hamburg Hamburg · 2 km to the main station

About the hotel

Discover the RIVERstyle Right in the heart of St. Pauli, between the harbor, the Elbe, and the Reeperbahn, the impressive, bronze-clad tower of the Empire Riverside Hotel—designed by British star architect David Chipperfield—soars into the sky.The location is perfect, as Hamburg’s elegant lifestyle and design hotel offers you a bird’s-eye view of the city. Here, you can enjoy Hamburg’s most beautiful view—directly overlooking the harbor, the Elbe River, and the city—from our stylish rooms and suites, as well as from the Skyline Bar 20up and the innovative seafood restaurant waterkant. The RIVERstyle—a unique blend of international flair, timeless elegance, and Hanseatic understatement, paired with the unparalleled view of the Hanseatic city—makes the Empire truly one of a kind. Experience Hamburg in all its dazzling facets—with a stay at the Empire Riverside Hotel!

MICE · Meeting rooms

8 rooms 305 m² largest room max. 1000 people

Capacity by seating arrangement

m²	Height	Theatre	Classroom	U-shape	Boardroom	Banquet	Reception	Circle
305	5,6 m	380	230	–	–	300	–	–
62	3,8 m	40	30	24	25	40	–	–
74	3,8 m	65	45	28	26	60	–	–
53	2,8 m	40	30	20	26	40	–	–
105	2,8 m	110	64	35	40	90	–	–
57	2,8 m	50	40	17	15	–	–	–
158	2,8 m	160	104	–	–	110	–	–
124	2,8 m	–	48	31	30	–	–	–
82	3,8 m	70	57	30	30	40	–	–

Meeting details

Special conditions and options for meetings, events and accompanying formats.

Accessible meeting area

Food & beverage

Catering

A culinary delight par excellence: At the Empire Riverside Hotel, you’ll find everything your heart desires when it comes to dining, and the perfect venue for every occasion right on the premises.At the Skyline Bar 20up, you can watch the sunset while sipping a cocktail 90 meters above the ground, with a view of the Port of Hamburg and the Elbe River. The first-class seafood restaurant waterkant treats you to freshly caught fish—the “Catch of the Day”—straight from the open fish tank. Thanks to its stylish ambiance, featuring an open kitchen and bar, it’s the ideal place to enjoy creative dishes with intense flavors, engaging conversations over a “meal-sharing” experience, and the unique view of Hamburg’s heart—the harbor.If you’re looking for a special spot for an evening aperitif and a light bite, the DAVID’S bar and fireplace lounge is the perfect choice. Sushi lovers also appreciate the exquisite creations of Hamburg’s most famous sushi master, Chantira “TUK” Bedick, which are served at both the Skyline Bar 20up and DAVID’S.

2 restaurants

Location & directions

Right in St. Pauli, directly on the Hamburg Harbor and the Reeperbahn. The city center is 1.5 kilometers away and can be reached both on foot and by public transportation.

Main station Hamburg

2 km

Airport

12 km

Motorway access

On request

City centre

2 km

Public transport / tram

1 km

Trade fair / event venue

3 km

Hotel and amenity details

Wellness

After a strenuous conference, a long stroll through the city, or a demanding day at work, our Fitness & SPA area offers you every opportunity to relax with exercise, a sauna, and a steam bath.

Sauna available
Steam room / steam sauna
Fitness room

Internet

Wi-Fi and internet access information is shown based on the hotel details provided.

Wi-Fi in public areas
Wi-Fi in guest rooms
Wi-Fi price per day: 0,00 €

Payment options

Payment options are currently being added.

Guest room details

At the Empire Riverside Hotel, you’ll experience timeless elegance and a sensational view from 327 rooms and suites. Whether you choose a Riverside Room on floors 4 through 11 or prefer to stay at the very top in one of our Upside Rooms on floors 12 through 20, the view is stunning from every angle of your room! With spacious layouts ranging from 25 to 45 m² and furnished with high-quality materials, treat yourself to something special with us.