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Isestrasse is a great location. Very peaceful green area. Close to centre ( Euro 12 to centre). Walk to the lake. Walk to a lovely shopping street. Many dining choices within 5-10 min of walk. Closest is the restaurant "Golden Fish" (2min walk) or for something less formal the Boathouse club on Isekai (run by Mr. Wilangowski) is a 5 minutes walk.Rooms are renovated with a high quality finish. Staff is very friendly and willing to help. Parking is available underground for guests.I had booked this place for my parents who were very content. I have stayed there too two years ago. Will remain a top choice for me in Hamburg.

Das Smolka is a great place to stay in the heart of Hamburg if you are looking for a pieceful and quiet place, friendly staff and great breakfast.HH Eppendorf, an "upper end area" and is a much nicer area to stay then the city center: great shops and restaurants around the corner, the Alster in walking distance and two subway lines that take you directly to the most important tourist attractions and museums. A cab from the airport to the hotel is around 15 Euros, even free parking is available. The rooms have been renovated a few years ago so they are still very nice and fresh. Design can be probably best described as "classic with some british touch". The corridor's have some special flair: partly not renovated, partly 70s style refurbished, partly new, dark colors dominate...it feels like visiting some old aunt in her mansion. Do yourself a favour and take the stairs for once to see it. But don't get me wrong: I like it. I prefer places that are not standard-design-over-airconditioned-24-h-room-service-or-I-am-unhappy-fitness-room-a-must.What else I liked about this hotel? some little details- real keys, no electronic cards- a fresh flower in the bathroom- free bottled drinking water in the room- a delicious fruit platter next to the reception desk with eg lovely strawberries- even if you order non standard coffee (eg double cappuccino) it's served within minutes- nothing hectic nowhere- lovely bar - checkout at 12am (often you have to be out the room by 11am)- even if you arrive minutes before breakfast is officially closed (11am) you can still take your time. No one rushes to clean up the buffet and even oven fresh croissants are refilled shortly before breakfast is overPersonal is nice and helpful. Upon arrival you are handed the key. I think it is nicer if someone from the hotel staff walks you to the room...but that did not make the stay less pleasant.

My parents stayed at the Smolka in the Isestr. and their stay was very pleasant.The Room was quite big and freshly renovated. Its a very nice and personal Hotel close to the centre of Hamburg but still very quite in one of the best areas in Hamburg.

I stayed here because I like to stay a little off the beaten track and not in the middle of a busy town or city. This hotel is about 5 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg which is within easy reach in 10 minutes by Metro so it suited me just fine.I received a pleasant welcome and was given my key by the receptionist. On reaching my room I was a little disappointed. It was small but then I had received a good deal on the two nights that I stayed so I wasn't too put off. The room was clean and the bathroom likewise. The power shower was great for my aching bones. There was an amply stocked fridge and all the other amenities neccessary. The TV was a bit antiquated but I wasn't here to watch TV. I should say that I did manage to catch a glimpse of a couple of other rooms on my floor and they both looked very nice. It appeared as though they had recently been renovated as had the bar and restaurant with similar decor and this theme would appear to be running throughout the hotel. In the bar which could almost have been someones lounge with the easy chairs wall to wall and ceiling high bookcases full of books it was a bit quiet as I seemed to be the only person drinking in there so if you're looking for lively, this is not the place to be. The barman was also friendly and attentive at all times. Breakfast was taken in the restaurant and although I'm not a big breakfast eater (just cereal & tea for me) there was a varied choice of things to eat from cereals, fresh fruits, youghurt, cold meats, cheeses and fresh bread all served in the buffet style where you helped yourself. A waitress with a cheery smile welcomes you and asks if you would like tea or coffee. All in all an enjoyable stay and if I should venture to Hamburg again I will surely stay here.If you are thinking of taking a break in Hamburg as I did here's a few tips. I twice tried to book a taxi from the airport to the hotel on the internet. Both times I could only put in the destination which was the city centre and not the hotel. One quote was ¿¿106 the other ¿¿96 both return so I decided to wait until I arrived in Hamburg. I got a taxi from the airport to the hotel and it cost me 25 euros not only that and not realising until afterwards if I'd taken the Metro it would have cost approximately 5 euros with a 10 minute walk from the station. I found this out because I took the Metro back to the airport when I left virtually door to door 5 euros.If you're not up to much walking the Metro is ideal for getting around to where you want to go. It's a bit like the London underground but above ground and it's cheaper than a taxi. You will probably need help if the ticket offices are closed and not every station has one because the ticket machines don't provide an English translation. Maybe the hotel will be able to help you with that. I just asked a passerby who explained what to do and carried on from there.I should add that there are a lot of restaurants and shops near the hotel should you wish to not travel too far.Anyway I hope this review has been of some use to you. Have a good time if you're visiting Hamburg wherever you choose to stay.

Very unpleasant stay at this Hotel due to the staff being rude and unpleasant. We were quite peckish when we arrived back at the Hotel at 11.15pm. I asked at reception if it would be possible to have a bite to eat. I was told "Not at this time of night". I then asked if I could have a packet of nuts or crisps. I was told rudely again "No, the bar closed a long time ago".The bar had actually closed at 11pm, not to mention the bar was only about 15 feet from reception and was not closed with shutters or such. The reception advised me next morning that reception could have easily accomodated me with snacks from the bar that evening. Breakfast waitress was unpleasant and seemed as if she did not want to be there. She vanished from the breakfast room. The cheese plate was not replenished. Mini-bar in room could have done with a good clean. Oh, and dont expect any English Channels or technology for subtitles on the tv in room, German only.