About this hotel
General information
The Fontenay stands on the shore of the Outer Alster in Hamburg’s Rotherbaum district, framed by old trees and parkland. Its radiant white, sculptural building takes its form from the circle, and flowing curved lines run through it inside and out. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, it feels like a resort in the city while keeping the shops and museums of the centre within walking distance.
Interiors are light and understated, with natural materials, designer furniture, original artwork and floor-to-ceiling glass throughout; at the heart of the building is an atrium with a curving staircase and a crystal chandelier. The hotel is home to the gourmet restaurant Lakeside, the garden restaurant Parkview and the Italian Osteria due, a rooftop bar overlooking the Alster, a library of more than a thousand books and a 1,000 m² spa with an infinity pool.
Location
The hotel sits on the western shore of the Outer Alster in Rotherbaum. The 7.5 km running loop around the lake starts at the door, and the Alte Rabenstraße pier for the Alster boats is close by. Dammtor station and Stephansplatz underground station (U1) are about 10 minutes’ walk away, the “Fontenay” stop of bus 19 three minutes, Jungfernstieg 15 minutes and the Hamburger Kunsthalle around 15 minutes on foot; the main railway station is five minutes by taxi. Hamburg Airport is 9.5 km away, around 25 minutes by car. The hotel will collect guests from the airport or the station on request and arranges limousine transfers through its concierge; parking is available on the driveway and in the hotel garage.
Spa
The Fontenay Spa spreads over 1,000 m² high above the rooftops of Hamburg, looking out over the Outer Alster. It has a 20 m indoor-outdoor infinity pool, a Finnish sauna (90 °C), a steam bath (45 °C), quiet rooms and a large spa lounge with panoramic windows. Massages and body treatments draw on traditional and modern techniques with international influences. The 50 m² Private Spa Suite, booked separately for up to six people, has its own sauna, steam room, whirlpool, wellness shower and relaxation areas. The spa is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm, and access is included for hotel guests. Massages and the sauna are open to guests from 13 with a parent or guardian and from 16 on their own.
Sports & leisure
The gym is equipped with strength and cardio machines from Technogym’s Personal line, and the hotel can book a personal trainer. The 7.5 km running loop around the Alster begins at the door, and the rooftop infinity pool is open for laps every day. Indoors there is a library of more than a thousand books chosen with the Hamburg bookshop Felix Jud, a day bar selling goods from Hamburg makers, and a smoker’s lounge with a small selection of cigars. The pier for the Alster boats is a few minutes away.
For children
Children up to and including 12 stay free in their parents’ room, with a cot or extra bed subject to availability, and connecting rooms are available for families. Young guests find children’s bathrobes, slippers, a cuddly toy and the booklet “Fonti’s Tips for Kids” with ideas for exploring Hamburg; the library keeps a shelf of children’s books, and Parkview and Osteria due both have children’s menus. Children are welcome in the pool, where the hours from 11:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 16:00 are set aside each day for livelier play with pool noodles and other equipment.
Restaurants & bars
Dining runs from breakfast overlooking the park to cocktails on the roof.
- Lakeside — gourmet restaurant with bold, original cooking, a vegetarian menu, views of the Alster and a private dining room; dinner only
- Parkview — light-filled garden restaurant with a terrace above the Outer Alster, serving northern German-inspired dishes from breakfast to dinner and a weekday business lunch
- Osteria due — Italian osteria with homemade pasta, antipasti, fish and meat; the 40-seat Piazza, the Alimentari wine room with a chef’s table, and the Terrazza
- Fontenay Bar — sixth-floor rooftop bar with a 320° view, a wraparound terrace, signature cocktails and live music from Thursday to Sunday
- Atrium Lounge — lounge in the atrium for coffee, light dishes and afternoon tea with seasonal pastries
Swimming
The 20 m infinity pool in the rooftop spa runs from indoors to outdoors, and from the water its edge seems to merge with the Alster below. It is open to all hotel guests, with set hours each day for families who want to play.
Pets
Dogs are welcome on the terraces of Parkview and Osteria due but are not allowed in the hotel’s indoor public areas, inside the restaurants or in the Fontenay Bar.
Rooms
The hotel offers four room categories and eight types of suite. The building’s circular architecture carries through to the rooms, with trapezoidal floor plans, semicircular walls, 2.85 m ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass, and every category from Deluxe upwards has a private balcony.
Every room has Wi-Fi, a minibar with drinks and snacks, tea and coffee facilities, air conditioning, underfloor heating, touchscreen room controls, a safe, an HDMI flat-screen TV, a bathroom with rain shower, heated towel rail, bidet-function WC and La Biosthetique products, bathrobes and slippers, twice-daily housekeeping, newspapers and shoe shining.
Fontenay Classic
Room with parquet floors, a sofa corner, desk and walk-in wardrobe, and a queen-size bed or twin beds. Natural-stone bathroom with shower and separate WC.
Fontenay Deluxe
Spacious room looking towards Rotherbaum, with an extra-long bed (2.10 m), sofa corner, desk and walk-in wardrobe. Private balcony.
Fontenay Deluxe Alster
Light-filled room closer to the Alster, with an extra-long bed (2.10 m), sofa corner, desk and walk-in wardrobe. Private balcony overlooking the greenery.
Fontenay Premier
Room on the upper floors with city views, an extra-long bed (2.10 m), sofa corner and walk-in wardrobe. Private balcony.
Fontenay Suite
The hotel’s largest suite, with two bedrooms, a living room, a dining room seating up to ten, a kitchen and a study. Two private balconies with panoramic views over Hamburg and the Alster.
Alster Suite
Suite with a large living room, two bedrooms with 2.20 m beds, two bathrooms, a dining room for up to ten and a fully equipped kitchen. Large balcony, spacious dressing rooms, a desk and a guest WC.
Executive Suite
Suite with separate living room and bedroom, parquet floors, a dining table for four, walk-in wardrobe and extra-long bed (2.10 m). Guest WC and private balcony.
Europa 2 Suite
Signature suite styled after the cruise ship EUROPA 2, with separate living room and bedroom, a dining table for four, walk-in wardrobe and guest WC. Balcony overlooking the park.
Premier Suite
Suite with separate living room and bedroom, parquet floors, a dining table for four and an extra-long bed (2.10 m). Extra-large balcony facing the greenery, and a guest WC.
Park Suite
Light, open-plan suite on the second or third floor with a living room, two separate bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Windows and balcony face the park, with the Alster visible through the trees in winter.
Panorama Suite
Suite facing the sunrise over the Alster, with separate living room and bedroom, an extra-long bed (2.10 m), a dining table for four, walk-in wardrobe and guest WC. Private balcony.
Senator Suite
Spacious living area, a separate bedroom with extra-long bed (2.10 m), a study, a kitchen and a dining table for four. Balcony with views of the Alster.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.