Hotel Louis C. Jacob

A Hanseatic mansion on the Elbchaussee, with enough 19th-century artwork lining the walls to stock a small museum. This classic riverside hotel holds two buildings and a spread of dining options, from a gourmet restaurant to a wine bistro to a terrace that watches the Elbe slide past. Rooms mix period elegance with contemporary touches, some facing the river, some the garden. The Michelin Guide awards it 2 Keys.