Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Tortue Hamburg, Germany
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location In the centre of Hamburg, within walking distance of the Rathaus
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Hamburg
Distance from airport About 30 minutes by taxi
Closest railway station Hamburg main station
Distance from railway station 10 minutes by taxi
Hotel facilities and services
Two restaurants, three bars, three salons.
Complimentary
Wi-Fi
Out and about nearby
The city-state of Hamburg is historically the second-largest port city in Europe. It is perhaps best-known for the Speicherstadt, a series of warehouses and canals which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Contained in one of these warehouses is the Miniatur Wunderland, home to the world’s largest model railway and thousands of miniature moving parts. Another major attraction is the Museum Mile, home to five major galleries including the Kunsthalle. The Jungfernstieg is a waterfront promenade in the dynamic heart of the city, with a large number of flagship shops and department stores.
We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Small double room for 5 nights
From about
£940
Holiday Code EXH46375
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Tortue Hamburg, Germany
The Tortue Hamburg takes its inspiration from its historical significance to create a unique experience in the centre of Hamburg. Housed in a the 19th-century former headquarters of the Ministry for Urban Development a short walk from the Rathaus, the hotel occupies the spot where Napoleon supposedly lived during the French occupation of the city and as a result has embraced the French style. Gallic-inspired touches are introduced in the dark and sultry lobby area, interspersed with more international additions such as wrought-iron marquees and original frescos. The subtle turtle theme is evident both in the emblems inscribed on porcelain lamp stands and bathroom amenities, and in the hotel’s commitment to its philosophy of life in the slow lane which is characterised by the abundant plush fabrics, deep pile wool carpets and velvet upholstered seating. The 126 rooms and suites continue the French-styled design with bespoke patterned wallpaper, sumptuous furniture and chequered handmade poufs and Arieti chandeliers. Some rooms have French balconies and all rooms feature state-of-the-art lighting systems and comfortable Hypnos beds. The hotel’s two restaurants are more global in their approaches: Jin Gui is a high-end pan-Asian restaurant which serves a fusion of the continent’s cuisines in a dark and seductively-decorated setting, whilst the Brasserie is an all-day space inspired by the old dining rooms of Middle Europe serving an all-day menu of French-German dishes. These eateries are complemented by the hotel’s three distinct bars, the main one being the Bar Noir. Accessible via the hotel’s winter garden, this is the hotel’s liveliest spot and retains the French theme of the majority of the hotel. The Bar Privé is connected to this but also has its own separate street entrance and provides a more private, intimate experience. The Bar Bleu is the smallest of the three and serves classic cocktails alongside wine, champagne and spirits in a colourful environment. With its significant history, extensive public spaces and strong attention to detail, the Tortue Hamburg is an ideal location to unwind after a long day exploring the nearby sights of Hamburg.
Room descriptions
The Tortue Hamburg has 126 rooms and suites, all equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, minibar, coffee and tea making facilities, TV, AC, safe, telephone and entertainment system.
We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Small double room for 5 nights
From about
£940
Holiday Code EXH46375
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Tortue Hamburg, Germany
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to the Tortue Hamburg, we include a scheduled flight from London to Hamburg. From Hamburg airport to the hotel it takes about 30 minutes by car. We can arrange for the hotel to collect you at a supplementary charge, or you can take a taxi.
We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Small double room for 5 nights
From about
£940
Holiday Code EXH46375
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Tortue Hamburg, Germany
About Germany
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Germany enables travellers to experience a fascinating and richly varied country. Germany is replete with regional quirks and personalities - a strong feature of German life and a hangover from the days, not too long ago, when the country was once a patchwork of independent states. Today, to travel from the ancient ports of the north, across the open fields of the German plain, and down through the Ruhr and onto the forests, mountains and cosmopolitan cities of Germany’s Bavarian south, you’ll experience an intriguing variety as great – and appealing – as you’d find anywhere else in Europe. Several of Germany’s cities have the air of national capitals. Cologne, though enmeshed in one of Europe’s most intensively industrialised regions, is rich in monuments. Bavaria’s capital, Munich, is another star attraction, with great museums and galleries. Berlin, the nucleus of the turmoil of reunification, is now one of the most sophisticated, artistic and exciting cities on the planet, while Nuremberg is thrillingly ancient, with the most charming of winter markets in the 11th century square, and summer festivals when the cobbled streets come alive with street artists and musicians. Scattered between these city big-hitters, quieter, utterly charming cities and large towns abound, with medieval old towns straight out of fairy-tale picture books. Heidelberg, the oldest university town in Germany, is an absolute gem, nestling between wooded hills on the banks of the Neckar river, a setting that has seduced visitors ever since the days of the Grand Tour. But from Trier to Bamberg, Marburg to Meissen, Regensburg to Rothenburg, enchanting old towns abound. Beyond Germany’s beautiful cities and towns, the Bavarian Alps, right on Munich’s doorstep, are a spectacular playground for hikers and bikers, horse-riders and skiers. The Rhine and Mosel are both littered with castles and vineyards, offering an enchanting backdrop for the cruise boats that drift serenely along their waters. And stretching more than 100 miles north to south, and 45 miles from east to west, the Black Forest is awash with pretty spa towns and exquisite health resorts, crisscrossed with walking trails. The Black Forest also boasts some of the most spectacular rail journals on the planet. A beautiful, intriguing country vastly at odds with its stiff stereotype, Germany is a wonderful holiday destination for active outdoorsy types and city-breakers alike.
Highlights of Germany
Berlin’s world-class museums, bustling bars, galleries and monuments; Rugen Island, with its rugged chalk cliffs, windswept beaches, Romantic-era spa architecture and tree-lined country roads; Dresden, with its baroque beauty on the banks of the majestic Elbe; Cologne’s magnificent cathedral; the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg; the sandy dunes of Sylt, a North Sea island with fabulous beaches and surf; the beer halls of Munich, ideally in September during the Oktoberfest; Lubeck, a Hanseatic gem; Muritz National Park, where you can go paddling and camping in a paradise teeming with birds; Bremen, a metropolis in miniature, with lovely red-brick and Art Nouveau architecture; the Alpine resorts of Bavaria, including Berchtesgaden, with dramatic peaks, dreamy lakes and superb walking trails; drive or cruise along the Rhine or Mosel, visiting castles, medieval villages and superb vineyards along the way; the walled medieval towns of Rothenburg and Trier, both with wonderful Christmas markets; the Christmas market at Nuremberg, oldest – and still most picturesque – in the world.
Facts in brief
Capital BerlinAirport Several airports are served from the UK, including Berlin, Bremen, Cologne-Bonn, Dortmund, Dresden, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Stuttgart and Munich.
Size 137,000 sq. miles
Population 82 million
