Germany: Serviced apartment operator smartments has opened a 160-unit property in the Hamburg district of Hamm, marking the debut of its new lobby concept.
The six-storey building at Luisenweg 9 comprises 149 studios, seven XL studios and four apartments. Each unit features a kitchenette, smart TV, desk and free high-speed Wi-Fi.
The property includes barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible options, and offers digital services such as app-based check-in and 24/7 access via NFC technology.
Facilities include 40 parking spaces three with compact “smart” parking systems on-site laundry, and a drinks and snack vending machine. Climate control is provided through fan coil systems for heating and cooling.
Hamm, in the Hamburg-Mitte district, offers central transport links via the Hammer Kirche and Hammer Steindamm underground stations, as well as access to local green spaces and cultural venues.
The opening is part of smartments’ wider growth strategy. The company operates 1,865 units across Germany and Austria in its serviced apartment and student housing portfolio. This is expected to expand to 2,398 units by the end of 2025 with new sites in Bielefeld and Frankfurt, and further growth from its new long-stay brand, smartments home, from 2026.
