Opened in 2006, the Golden Tulip Hamburg Aviation occupies a contemporary, bow shaped six storey building, situated two kilometres from the Airbus factory and 18 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg.

The 170 guestrooms over six floors feature light, neutral decor, contemporary furnishings and separate sitting areas. All are equipped with free wireless Internet connections, satellite television with Internet access, direct dial phones with voicemail, minibars and safes. Bathrooms include showers, robes and complimentary toiletries. The Golden Tulip Hamburg Aviation features a top floor recreation area equipped with cardio vascular and resistance machines, a sauna and solarium.

The Branche Restaurant, Bar & Lounge on the Lake serves international dishes in a contemporary setting overlooking the Elbe River, while the adjacent bar offers a wide range of drinks until late. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can offer currency exchange, provide room service limited hours) and store valuables in the safe deposit box. The air conditioned public areas are equipped with free wireless Internet access, and complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. Motorists will find parking facilities on site (surcharge). Hamburg Harbour is 15 kilometres from the hotel and the Hamburg Dungeon Museum is 18 kilometres away.

The Airbus train station is two kilometres from the hotel and Hamburg Fuhlsbⁿttel Airport is 31 kilometres away, an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.