With this, the luxury house is also celebrating the new award as "Germany's best hotel”.
The impressive reception hall in Hamburg's Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten has been welcoming guests from all over the world since 1897. Since its reopening, it has shone in new splendor, marking another milestone in the history of the grand hotels history - only recently the "Vier Jahreszeiten" was named Germany's best hotel.
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Upon entering the newly designed reception hall, the sophisticated color concept immediately catches the eye. A unique symbiosis of cream, gold and aqua tones creates an exclusive ambience. The team led by General Manager Ingo C. Peters drew inspiration for the color scheme from stately castles on the coasts of the North and Baltic Seas. Large windows allow plenty of light into the interior, and the reflections of water and sun create a magnificent play of light. Accents of vanilla, cinnamon and coffee symbolize the importance of the spice trade for the port of Hamburg as a gateway to the world and provide a harmonious colour scheme.
In terms of furnishings, the refurbished reception hall impresses with upholstered furniture that was specially made by the Bielefeld workshops in collaboration with JAB Anstoetz. The exquisite fabric collection from RUBELLI CASA captivates with a special type of marbling, soft gold threads create an elegant feeling of living. The glass wall designed by the Bavarian glassblowing manufacturer Scholle & Deubzer with its hand-cut portholes and luster glaze is a real eye-catcher. The slatted wall of 50,000 glass marbles, which capture the reflecting sunlight outside on the Inner Alster, rotates three times a day to suit the time of day. The carpet artwork by Jan Kath, made especially for the hotel, is no less Hanseatic and symbolizes a fresh breeze on the surface of the Alster. A crackling fire in the newly installed fireplace creates a warm, inviting atmosphere.
The Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten looks back on a long and remarkable history. Sophisticated details stage the tradition and classicism of the hotel in the reception hall in a modern yet stylish way. Unusual stem fringes as well as handmade glass bead chains and appliqués adorn the upholstered furniture and curtains and are reminiscent of old sewing techniques. When it comes to lighting, the hotel relies above all on Italian craftsmanship: the table lamps made of hand-blown glass spheres come from Venice, the unique Lightcouture chandeliers from the world-famous Badari brand from Florence. The wall lights were manufactured by the Austrian family business Dotzauer Lighting.
The new eye-catcher in the lobby is the reception desk: In homage to the Wilhelminian era, the imposing counter made of shiny, dark brown walnut wood and light marble was moved back to its original location - next to the entrance to the Haerlin restaurant, where it can be seen as soon as you enter the hotel. The historic room keys, a true tradition at the "Vier Jahreszeiten", have been lovingly displayed on the back wall of reception.
A similarly cosmopolitan idea was taken up for the new Concierge Loge in the style of a Parisian newspaper kiosk. Here, travelers will not only find daily newspapers from all over the world, but also enjoy the Individual, exceptionally personal advice from head concierge Dirk Bossmann and his team. The recently launched "Royal Service" is based on royal standards and offers guests first-class all-round care. In addition, a beauty butler service and an in-house Apple Point leave nothing to be desired. Last but not least: in the new shop-in-shop boutique of the Krigler perfume house, hotel guests and locals can discover unique luxury fragrances that have enveloped Hollywood stars such as Audrey Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich and Zelda Fitzgerald for more than a hundred years.
A selection of Hamburg literature hand-picked by Felix Jud completes the concept of the new reception hall. Set in tables and walls, guests can discover works on Hamburg personalities, architecture and contemporary history, among other things. Hotel director Ingo C. Peters is proud: "The new reception hall offers our guests a festive start to unique moments and stays in our hotel. It is an incomparable world of experience that combines the tradition and history of the Vier Jahreszeiten with a cosmopolitan lifestyle."
Neuer Jungfernstieg 9 14, 20354 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: +49 40 34943151
