The Hotel & Hamburg

03.09.2026

The heath is in bloom! A day trip from the Empire Riverside Hotel

Whilst St. Pauli is buzzing with life, just outside Hamburg a completely different spectacle awaits: the Lüneburg Heath in full bloom. Our colleague Vera visited this natural paradise at the most beautiful time of year and takes you on a journey through blossoming heathland, picturesque trails and her favourite hidden gems. Be inspired and plan your own day trip from the Empire Riverside Hotel to the fascinating heathland.

16.07.2026

2026 Apprentice Farewell Party: Cheers to the Future!

At the Empire Riverside Hotel, this year’s trainee farewell event turned into an evening full of appreciation, good vibes and Riverside energy. Six graduates are now embarking on the next chapter of their lives – accompanied by applause, memories and an inspiring view over the city.

04.06.2026

Behind the brand: A week in the marketing department at the Empire Riverside Hotel.

A week in the heart of St. Pauli: as part of the marketing team at the Empire Riverside Hotel, Sophia gained fascinating insights into the world of hotel marketing – from social media to the development of creative content.

26.03.2026

Fourth Sustainability Day – Green Thinking & Future Vibes

On 7th January 2026, everything at our organisation revolved around sustainability: through an exhibition, art and inspiring NGO workshops, we discovered new perspectives and gained valuable insights. Together, we developed ideas on how we can further strengthen our commitment to sustainable action.

26.03.2026

Fourth Sustainability Day – Green Thinking & Future Vibes

On 7th January 2026, everything at our organisation revolved around sustainability: through an exhibition, art and inspiring NGO workshops, we discovered new perspectives and gained valuable insights. Together, we developed ideas on how we can further strengthen our commitment to sustainable action.

23.10.2025

Awarded once again: Green Sign certificate confirms our commitment to sustainability

In our new blog post, we are proud to announce that we have once again been awarded the GreenSign certificate. You can find out how we are tackling further measures here.

15.05.2025

Together for tomorrow - sustainability at the Empire Riverside Hotel

In our new blog post, Hotel Director Enrico Ungermann and Sascha Brandt, Head of Sales and Sustainability Officer, provide insights into our wide-ranging commitment - from our charity concert series to specifically implemented sustainability projects.

21.01.2025

The third Sustainability Day

Living and experiencing sustainability - the third Sustainability Day at the Empire Riverside Hotel and Hotel Hafen Hamburg was all about environmental protection, social responsibility and future-orientated action. Exciting workshops, inspiring insights and shared successes showed how everyone can make a contribution. Find out more about the highlights of this special day!

03.09.2024

Corporate Social Responsibility

September is the month! In addition to many social projects that we carry out in the spirit of sustainability, our art exhibition Art Empire will finally take place and open the doors for our fundraising campaign! Find out more about this social project and how we manage to be sustainable every day, regardless of special events!

12.05.2024

Our commitment to a cleaner future & a closer community!

Immerse yourself in the world of sustainability and waste management with our Technical Manager, who explains the relevance of the topic in our blog post. At the same time, discover an initiative that champions the voice of every child and become part of an inspiring journey to shape the future together.

15.01.2024

Unser zweiter Nachhaltigkeitstag

Discover the highlights of our 2nd Sustainability Day at the Empire Riverside Hotel and Hotel Hafen Hamburg. Immerse yourself in informative workshops on topics such as biodiversity, inclusion and social responsibility. Find out how we have achieved impressive savings and present our progress in concrete figures. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond words - it's a promise for a more sustainable future. Experience change with us!

29.08.2023

RETHINK, ACT, CHANGE.

In a time where the consequences of our reckless environmental behavior are becoming clearer, the importance of sustainability is growing – fortunately. Explore how we are actively addressing the impacts and how small steps lead to significant success.

09.06.2023

Step by step - becoming sustainable together

Together and step by step: Welcome to the second sustainability blog! Since our Sustainability Day, we have integrated the ideas of our colleagues and are continuously working on new initiatives to reduce our environmental impact and create a sustainable future.

09.01.2023

First Day of Sustainability

We held our first Sustainability Day on 9 January 2023 for a total of 400 employees, customers and partners. After a presentation about our sustainability initiative, all participants had the opportunity to experience an exciting workshop of their choice with our partners.

19.12.2022

Saving resources - in every sense

Environmental protection and saving resources are more important today than ever before. For decades, our society has been anything but economical with all the resources at our disposal. Whether water, electricity, nature, animals or people.

31.08.2022

GreenSign Certificate

Our great commitment to ecological, economic and social sustainability has proven successful.

As of now, the Empire Riverside Hotel at Hamburg's harbour is one of the certified GreenSign Hotels and has thus been awarded Level 4 out of 5 for its sustainability.

27.05.2022

We give bees a place to call home

Since 10 May, our new neighbours the bees have moved in on our roof. The bees are now part of our team and enrich our urban environment not only with their presence but also with their delicious honey.

16.03.2021

Digital check-in

Do you know how we will save 500 kilograms of paper per year in the future? Modern, secure and environmentally conscious will be your future visit at our hotel, hopefully soon, because our electronic check-in system is ready for use. Digital does not mean impersonal - don't worry! In the future, our colleagues will have even more time for an individual exchange and a few Hamburg tips. It's best to read for yourself.

18.03.2019

Digital Guest Folder

Good news: Our new guest folder is available to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

08.05.2018

Glass straws

Sustainable and cool - We are happy to present you our new glass straws. The brand Halm offers a great alternative to the regular plastic straws, under the slogan "more tase, less waste".