HAMBURG ISSUE 40 Dec 2005

Side is Hamburg's first and only 5-star design hotel in the city centre.
Built by architect Jan Stoermer, designed by Matteo Thun and illuminated by Robert Wilson, space and light are perfectly assimilated. These factors essentially shape the heart of the hotel and make the Side a sensual location. The 168 rooms, which although in different categories, all share a minimalist style that is welcoming and comfortable, with a personal touch. The ten “flying” suites on the 10th and 11th floors are all decked out in white. Further highlights are the lounge and the rooftop terrace on the 8th floor, which offer an impressive view over the port and the Alster lake. Both are perfect venues for summer parties, events or photo shoots.
On the ground floor, the Fusion bar and restaurant serve as meeting places for hotel guests as well as visitors. Colourblocking is a key theme in the Side Spa, which is refreshingly colourful and luxuriously furnished.