Hafenkran Hamburg by Floatel

What an ambience and unique setting. Highly recommended, we really liked it.Tip for guests: Eat sparingly the evening before, the breakfast is really tasty and very extensive 😊

We spent two wonderful, unique days in the "Greif". Unfortunately, I can't understand the negative comments. Maybe the staff was changed here, but our two port ladies were just great and the overnight stay in the crane was a fantastic experience.We arrived on Sunday, left our luggage at the crane in the morning and made our way to the port. We were informed by phone when everything was ready and I was so blown away by the crane (especially after the comments here, I was almost a little afraid of what to expect). Everything is so beautifully prepared and furnished. The fireplace was steaming in no time, the coffee machine was on, there was homemade limoncello and a birthday serenade was played for my partner and there was a birthday corner for him :) soooo nice.I really liked the interior design and the small space was used so sensibly and in a beautiful way. I particularly liked the double rain shower with fireplace (yes, some of the jets were a little slanted, but that didn't detract from the experience nor did it flood the ground floor (and yes, painting over it, as described below helps in case of doubt). I I was rather fascinated by how well it worked to integrate the walk-in shower into the room without the whole thing being flooded.Upstairs had a comfortable bed, a huge TV (but who watches TV with a view?), and two chairs with a view. Yes, one of them creaks a bit, but that's it. You can sit there wonderfully in the evening and look at the harbor. I only noticed from the lamp that the crane swayed slightly, but that's no surprise when you spend the night on a pontoon.The breakfast was just great! Great selection, lovingly prepared in a basket that was brought to us in the morning. We were lucky enough to be able to have breakfast on the terrace in the sun with a view of the Elphi... fantastic!All in all, it was unique and we really grew to love “our” crane. Where else in the city can you enjoy the view of Speicherstadt and Elphi in peace and quiet - and in a unique, lovingly prepared location. We therefore had a relaxing HH weekend and enjoyed a lot of time on the crane (you can do the HH adventure program another time) and thought it was great.Sure, it's probably less great when it's raining and cold... but that generally applies to HH and also the North Sea coast, unless you have a hotel with a good SPA area.The crane certainly has a hefty price tag, but there are only two of you instead of hundreds of other guests and you don't have the standard 5* package, although that is of course nice. It's just a different experience that you book.Oh yes... definitely stop by Harry's Hafenbazar when it's open. On the one hand, Caro is super niceand on the other hand, the exhibition is one that you don't get to see that often :)

We stayed at the "Greif" for 2 days over the weekend in autumnal weather and had a wonderful time! You trade some comfort for experience, but it's worth it!!! If you expect 5 stars for the price - which you definitely get in Hamburg for the price - you shouldn't book the harbor crane. If, on the other hand, you want to enjoy an incomparably beautiful time for two in a wonderful atmosphere and view, this is the right place for you.The breakfast alone with the lovingly put together breakfast basket and the view of the “Elphie” is simply fantastic. Tip: Freddy Quinn, Hans Albers and other sailor music will create even more atmosphere 😎To the critics: Yes, the heating isn't perfect and a dehumidifier, which doesn't yet exist, certainly makes sense since the shower, which works great, doesn't seem to have its own vent.For the shower: if it sprays to the side, simply slide the back of your hand over the nubs of the rain shower. Those in the know know that limescale sometimes gets in there and clogs the nozzles. The problem is that you can only do this when the shower is running and you are standing under it, which is not possible for the cleaners without showering yourself 😉 Maybe you should put a notice on the shower.So: A mega experience for people who want to experience something different and don't expect the comfort of the 4-season.

A great idea. But for 450 euros per night we were a bit disappointed with the cleanliness. But it was almost made up for by a wonderful breakfast basket the next morning. And as an apology there was a bottle of wine and a discount on the next booking. This is how you treat guests👍👍