Hamburg has always been on my bucket list place to visit and I am so glad I have had the opportunity to spend time in this awesome city. There are plenty of hotels and hostels in Hamburg to suit all tastes and budgets During my stay, I stayed at the Scandic Hamburg Emporio.
Hamburg is the second largest city of Northern Germany and it is one of Europe’s third largest ports. It is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River and throughout Hamburg there are many rivers and canals and over 2500 bridges. It is a very green city with lots of parkland and open spaces.
ReBoot22 Conference, Hamburg
I recently attended the ReBoot22 Conference hosted by Traverse Events in Hamburg The conference was all about creativity within your work, recharging ones energy to help you work better and being more productive. The conference spanned over four days Friday to Monday. On the Friday and Monday, we enjoyed days out to explore Hamburg which were arranged by the Traverse team.
On the Saturday and Sunday, there were hands on lectures and practical sessions hosted by some amazing speakers on a variety of topics. The evenings were time to mingle and party at various different venues in and around Hamburg.
Hamburg boasts a rich architectural heritage; the city is also home to iconic venues such as the Elbphilharmonie and Laeisszhalle concert halls.
Their designs are simply stunning and the views from the roof top of the Elbphilharmonie are spectacular.
Getting around Hamburg is easy; there is the Hamburg Metro which is an underground transport system known as U Bahn. It has 4 major lines that are colour coded and 91 stations.
Scandic Hamburg Emporio Location
I found the Scandic Hamburg Emporio very centrally located and it is very close to the Gänsemarkt Station, this makes it the perfect place to stay if you want to explore Hamburg. The hotel has the option of bicycle rental in cooperation with Hamburg City Bicycles to allow you to get around Hamburg and explore by bike.
Sustainability
The Scandic Hamburg Emporio hotel is very contemporary in design, but what I was totally impressed with was their commitment to sustainability. The Scandic Hamburg Emporio has taken various actions to make a difference. They have a water design theme around the hotel to show this and focus on taking measures to reduce water wastage. All the water is filtered, carbonated and chilled in the hotel to save 160 tons of CO² by eliminating transportation. Guests are encouraged to reuse towels where appropriate and additionally, in order to reduce unnecessary water waste and laundry costs, the restaurants do not use table cloths.
Scandic pays attention to the careful use of resources by using green energy from renewable sources. You will find that throughout the hotel, there is energy saving lighting and motion sensors which avoid unnecessary use of electricity.
Eco Rooms
The hotel decor is bright and airy; all the rooms are eco rooms which are very spacious and have real wood flooring, an ensuite shower and toilet. The rooms have a mini bar, kettle with tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge, therefore it is perfect to enjoy a drink whilst spending time in the room. You will find everything you need in your room such as; a hair dryer, ironing board and iron and also shampoo and shower gel in refillable dispensers. All the rooms have bins with compartments for separating the waste for recycling.
The Scandic Hamburg Emporio Breakfast is delicious. There is a huge variety of food on offer. The self-serve buffet has options of continental, cold and hot foods, together with cereals, breads, fruits and juices. The hotel sources seasonal and organic products and supports fair trade.
For guests with dietary needs, the Scandic Emporio Hamburg hotel offers a gluten-free section and plant-based milk and yoghurts. There is more to sustainable practices than that. The oils and fats used in hotel kitchens are converted into second-generation biodiesel through the refood programme and food waste is converted into biogas.
During our stay we had the pleasure of having the free mini bar that was replenished daily. We also had the use of the living room on the seventh floor. The living room has a private work space and kitchen facilities with drinks and snacks available throughout the day. It was perfect for those guests that want peace and quiet to work or relax and get a bite to eat without having to go down to the main restaurant.
Scandic Hamburg Emporio Art Rooms
To continue their support in sustainability, in the Art Rooms on the 7th and 8th floors, guests use toilet paper from the non-profit company Goldeimer and support the sanitation projects and work of Viva con Agua with their purchase Every Scandic hotel commits to supporting charitable projects each year.
Conference Rooms and Gym
The hotel has conference rooms with facilities for hosting meetings too. For those that enjoy their daily exercise, there is a well-equipped gym and sauna too.
The hotel is barrier-free and to assist partially sighted guests Braille is used in the lifts. Apart from supporting sustainability, the hotel makes sure its guests are comfortable and encourages them to be sustainable too.
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A vegetarian influencer that loves to travel and discover new places.
My husband comes from Germany, so I know just how into being as eco-friendly as possible they are. Sustainability is a big thing in Germany, and I didn't realise just how big it was until a few years ago when I visited with him. Hamburg looks absolutely stunning, the Architecture looks amazing and I bet you took some amazing photos. The conference sounds like a really good conference for anyone in the creative industry and I hope you benefited lots from it.
Wow. This sounds like an awesome event. I love the emphasis placed on sustainability by the hotel, but the whole event appears to have been creative and life-enhancing too.
That is such a gorgeous place! I love the views, and it looks so relaxing.
This certainly sounds like an amazing weekend definitely a conference I would love to go to
The Scandic Hamburg Emporio looks like a great hotel – well located and a really nice decor. It is good they cater to dietary needs so well.
Love the way you've documented this trip. Love the pics.
Wow! The place looks so wonderful, so many great scenery. The accommodation is really marvelous plus the food and drinks looks absolutely delicious. Loved it!
Beautiful place to stay. Super impressed with architecture. I love all the clean and modern designs. Was the bed comfortable? It looks like it is supr firm.
I like a firm bed it was really comfortable, not too soft and not too firm either.
What a lovely hotel, I like its modern and innovative design. It's great to hear that they are doing so many things to be sustainable, and reduce their and the guests carbon footprint. Fair trade products at breakfast are a nice initiative as well.
This town looks absolutely stunning. I can't wait to travel more and visits quaint locations like this. Love it!
Wow…It's my first time seeing these places. I love the Elbphilharmonie. That design is simply marvellous.
I love Germany so much. What a bonus that you got to attend an event in Hamburg and enjoy exploring a bit!
I love the sound of the hotel you stayed at. Sounds like it was in the perfect location and had really well set out spacious rooms.
Germany is still on my bucket list. I would love to visit Hamburg and others, for the beer, the history, etc
This place looks amazing and would be worth a trip to there. Thank you for sharing!
I haven't been to Germany but I will definitely visit someday. The Elbphilharmonie looks amazing! I would love to see it personally.
That hotel looks nice. I will keep in mind for the next time we travel.
This looks like such a great place to stay. We're hoping to visit Germany later this year (or early, next), so it's good to see what sort of options we have 🙂
Louise x
What a neat city to explore. I've never been to Hamburg (or Europe, for that matter!). Sounds like a great location for a conference.
WOW! The pictures look awesome. I can't wait to travel more.
Ive never been to Germany before but it looks lovely here, definitely somewhere to add to the list.
That sounds like a wonderful place to visit and stay at with the family and all of those areas look so amazing!
OK I'm adding it to my Bucket List. Whenever I travel, I always look for places to go with good public transportation. That is how I save money when I travel.
Wow! I am super impressed by the sustainability demonstrated here. Definitely a place I will love t visit.
Though I have never been to Germany, I felt as I was walking with you through these posts.
I’ve been to Germany a few times but I’ve not explored the country very much. Hamberg isn’t somewhere I’ve been before, but it’s on my bucket list x
Hamburg sounds like quite the bustling metropolis; yet it’s the kind of place you could visit again and again and STILL find something new to do! Thank you for sharing this! Maybe my family and I can go there ourselves one day!
Nnniiicccceeeee…I would really have loved to be at the ReBoot Conference. God only knows how much I need to reboot after such a hectic year!
Happy New Year Nayna! Although Germany is tied with France and the Netherlands for European countries I’ve visited the most, I still have not been to Hamburg.
Wow! Hamburg is beautiful. Would love to visit and see the iconic venues. Those concert halls are huge. Happy to know that it’s easy to get around. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience.
The hotel design from the inside look pretty cool. And it seems fun attending the conference. This is an interesting place to visit. Thank you for sharing!
I am impressed with all that artwork and the breakfast looked pretty substantial too, always judge a hotel by their breakfast offering x