Offering an experience characterized by spectacular historical charm and outstanding luxury, the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is the embodiment of European grand hoteliery. The renowned hotel is situated directly on the Inner Alster in the heart of the pulsing city of Hamburg, in immediate proximity to exquisite shopping facilities, cultural and touristic landmarks and only a few minutes walk from the Hamburg Conference Center.

Ingo C. Peters, managing director of the establishment since 1997 highlights the particular attraction of his hotel: "the more Hotels are built in globalized identical style, the better for us. We are a traditional hotel but not old fashioned. We are a Grand Hotel but are by no means behind the times. This hotel is a classic."

Rooms and Suites

The Hotel, rich in tradition, has over 156 rooms and suites, including the largest presidential suite (260 m²) in Hamburg and four celebrity suites, named after famous guests: Maria Callas, Sir Peter Ustinov, Prince Heinrich and Thomas Mann. A particular jewel is the Bel Etage on the fifth floor, and all the rooms and suites on the river side come fitted with balconies with a breath-taking panorama over the inner Alster. Relaxation has never been so easy.

All of the 156 rooms and suites were refurbished in 2009 and present themselves in an unbelievably young and detailed design, arranging the finest materials and freshest colours. All the rooms and suites come fitted with a Nespresso machine, iPod Docking Station, a DVD player, digital satellite TV with over 130 national and international channels and a Loewe flat screen television in HDTV quality. The hotel also provides a complementary Video on Demand service and W-Lan internet.

Culinary diversity

The culinary profile of the hotel is not only diverse, but outstanding. The guest can choose from some of Germany's best restaurants, including the Restaurant Haerlin, awarded a Michelin star, The Jahreszeiten Grill, in original art deco style as well as the trendy Doc Cheng's®. Why not round off your culinary adventure with a visit to our bar the Indochine, the Café Condi or the Jahreszeiten Terrace.

Banquets meetings and Events

The Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten provides an incomparable setting for events of all kinds. With a total surface area of 619 m², the event rooms are fitted with hand-embroidered Flemish Tapestries from the 16th and 17th century, as well as selected Bel Epoque antiques. The hall was refurbished in early 2009. Fitted with state of the art audio-media technology and an innovative lighting concept, the halls provide more than a perfect stage for conferences, receptions and exclusive evening receptions. The rooms are a perfect symbiosis of spectacular historical charm and state of the art technology.

With its own catering service, 1987 InStyle Catering, the hotel maintains its exceptionally high quality in catering and service for both internal and outside events. The variety of events catered range from a picnic for two to a gala dinner in the Hamburg harbour for up to 800 guests.

Since March 2009, the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is partner to the Private villa Elb Lounge on the Elbchaussee. The villa was built in 1876 as the summer residence of the merchant and alderman Carl Ferdinand Carstens. Today it is one of the most exclusive event locations in Hamburg, specialised in conferences and celebrations with the highest standards of quality. The dreamy park provides the perfect surroundings for barbecues, picnics, soirees and of course, weddings. As partner to the Elbe Lounge, the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten provides exquisite culinary concepts and the service of one of the world-best hotels.

Wellness

Guests of our Spa and Fitness Club, located on the fifth and sixth floors can expect the highest degree of relaxation. The Asiatic-styled spa fittings effuse a pleasant and warm atmosphere making the visitor feel immediately at home. With over 100 different applications such as massages, cosmetic treatments, beauty treatments, personal training and physiotherapy, the spa offers an exceptionally wide range of treatments. The hospitality organization "Leading Hotels of the World" awarded the Spa and Fitness Club the title "Leading Spa." Of the 450 "Leading hotels of the World", only 48 are permitted to add the exclusive brand "Leading Spa" to their brand names.

Our Philosophy

Historical charm and timeless elegance are woven into the fabric of the internationally famous grand hotel Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten. Avoiding pomp or gaudiness the guest experiences luxury on an entirely different level. The hotel philosophy is simple: "service, service, service." The hotel founder, Friedrich Haerlin, once said to his wife, "it is the same as inviting guests to our home: everything is nice and clean, the table is laid, and the dinner is prepared well and in sufficient quantity. We have spruced ourselves up nicely and are looking forward to our guests. It is no different in the hotel - just on a larger scale."

The current director, Ingo C. Peters continues this simple, caring philosophy. It is the people working in a hotel that fill it with life. Indeed, the guest notices this particular level of attention as soon as he sets foot in the reception. Our service is never artificial or fake, but caring and authentic. This has been repeatedly recognized and rewarded by the verdicts of the exclusive hotel association "The Leading Hotels of the World."

The Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten has been a member of this exclusive hospitality organization to which only the best 5 star hotels can belong. The Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is also a founder member of "Selektion of German Luxury Hotels," a network of nine German grand hotels and a partner hotel from Austria. Ingo C. Peters and his team know that together they have an obligation to a special tradition and are proud not only of having made a contribution to shaping the face of Hamburg over the years, but also of having set standards in international hotel business.

As a leading player in the international hotel scene, Fairmont is synonym for an exceptional collection of luxury hotels, including such icons as the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec-City, the Fairmont The Norfolk in Nairobi or the London hotel The Savoy, set to reopen in 2009. Fairmont Hotels are unique residences, providing demanding travellers with experiences of cultural richness and local authenticity. In the many exclusive or unspoilt locations around the world, the name Fairmont stands for responsible tourism: with their multiple prize-winning Green Partnership Program, the company has become a recognized pioneer in sustainable hotel management. The Fairmont portfolio currently comprises 56 unmistakable hotels. 25 further establishments - in such diverse destinations as Shanghai, Morocco or Anguilla - are currently being planned.

Fairmont is a part of Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading hotel company operates more than 90 hotels world-wide under the brand names Raffles, Fairmont und Swissôtel. Operating under the brands Fairmont and Raffles, the company also manages residences, estates and private residence clubs of the luxury class. Further information and reservation is available under the free dial number 0-800-181 14 62 or in the internet under www.fairmont.com.

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