Anyone know what the hotel is like?

Two minutes from ground, Jolly Roger and round the corner from the start of the Reeperbahn so excellent location.

It's joined onto the IBIS which is slightly more expensive. What's the difference between the two?

Etap is fine it's just a bit more basic than the Ibis.

There's a small shower cubicle and a handbasin in the bedroom rather than a bathroom.

There's no bar or Restaurant but with plenty on your doorstep that's not a problem, and there's no tea/coffee making facilities in the room. Again something that isn't actualy needed.

It's clean comfortable well located and a decent price, though not the cheapest.