Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg

Known as the heights of hospitality in northern Germany since 1909, the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg recently completed a $33.7 million makeover. The rooms and suites now feature a historically inspired Hanseatic decor and views of central Hamburg and the Alster River together with everything from satellite TV to broadband W-LAN, electronic room safes, and individual climate control.

The 13 meeting rooms, ballrooms, and private eight-person cinema entertain around a quiet inner courtyard. Whether serving groups of eight or a thousand, the staff's professional service and culinary artistry add a contemporary flair to the grand hotel experience. Guests between meetings enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine at the restaurant Tsao Yang; elegant French gourmet dining at the Atlantic Restaurant; and rejuvenation at the indoor pool, spa, and fitness facility.