The JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt stands at Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 2 in the Innenstadt, in the middle of the city's main shopping and transport area. Its location is its strongest card: the MyZeil shopping centre is a minute away on foot, the Hauptwache and its station are about two minutes away, the Römerberg is about seven minutes and the Frankfurt Christmas market about nine. The hotel is presented as a luxury property and has an indoor pool, a sauna, a fitness room, two restaurants serving Middle Eastern cuisine and a bar. Wi-Fi in the rooms is free and fast, and self parking is available for a nightly fee. A round-trip airport shuttle can be arranged for a fee per vehicle, and the airport itself is roughly a half hour by car, which suits arriving and departing guests. Frankfurt Zoo is within about two kilometres, making the hotel a practical base for families as well as business guests who want the best central position.
Location and getting around
Few hotels in Frankfurt place you as close to so many things. The Hauptwache is an interchange for the underground and the S-Bahn, so the airport, the fairgrounds and the Ostend are all easy to reach. On foot, the Zeil shopping street and MyZeil are at the door, and the Römerberg and the cathedral are a short walk downhill. In Advent the Christmas market is a ten minute stroll, and the evening crowds of the old town are within reach without needing a taxi.
The facilities and what to expect
The indoor pool and sauna are welcome after a day on the cobbles, and the fitness room covers the basics. The two on-site restaurants focus on Middle Eastern cuisine, which makes a change from the usual hotel menu, and there is also a bar for a drink in the evening.
Free fast Wi-Fi suits remote work, and the airport shuttle is available for a fee per vehicle. Parking is self parking for a nightly fee, but the centre is easy to explore on foot and by train, so most visitors will not need a car.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a strong choice for travellers who want luxury with a central position, for shoppers and for first-time visitors who prefer to walk to the main sights. The area around the Zeil is busy in the daytime and quieter at night than the taverns of Sachsenhausen, so choose a different base if you want the apple wine district at your door. Frankfurt hotel rates jump during trade fairs, so check the fair calendar before booking and compare breakfast and parking add-ons.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Fitness facilities
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Hotel bar
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Self parking for a fee
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
Good questions
How close is the JW Marriott to the old town?+
The Römerberg is about seven minutes on foot, the Hauptwache about two and the Christmas market about nine in Advent.
Is there a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool, and a sauna is mentioned among the facilities. Check hours when you book.
Can I get an airport shuttle?+
A round-trip airport shuttle can be arranged for a fee per vehicle, and the airport is roughly a half hour away by car.
