The Frankfurter Hof is the city's grande dame, a landmark at Am Kaiserplatz that has hosted visitors since the nineteenth century. It sits in the Innenstadt, in the entertainment district between the banks and the old town, and it is a roughly ten minute walk to the Römerberg and about eleven minutes to the central station. The hotel has 303 individually decorated rooms with air conditioning, premium bedding and soundproofing, ranging from Superior rooms to Deluxe rooms, Junior Suites and a Presidential Suite. Three places to eat and drink set the tone: the Autorenbar, with leather armchairs, bookshelves, afternoon tea and classic cocktails, the Art Deco style Brasserie Moderne OSCAR's and the contemporary Japanese restaurant ZUKAYA. The spa has seven treatment rooms, a Turkish bath and a private day spa suite, and a 24-hour health club is on site.
Location and getting around
Few hotels put you so close to everything. You can walk to the Römerberg and the New Old Town in about ten minutes, the Kleinmarkthalle and the Hauptwache are minutes away on foot, and the central station is also within a short walk or a quick ride. The Main Tower and the financial district are nearby, and the Museumsufer is across the river. The nearby streets hold shops and theatres, and in Advent the Christmas market is practically on the doorstep.
The rooms and public spaces
Choose a Deluxe room or a suite if you want space, since Superior rooms are on the compact side. The Autorenbar is a good place for a quiet drink in the evening, and the Ehrenhof terrace overlooks Kaiserplatz when the weather allows. The hotel has an art gallery and designer stores, a library and a piano, so the public spaces feel like a small private club. Rooms are soundproofed, which helps in a lively city centre, but ask for a courtyard-facing room if you are a light sleeper.
Who it suits and what to know: the hotel suits first-time visitors who value an unbeatable address, couples marking an occasion, and business travellers. Rates are high but reasonable for its location and service, and they rise during trade fairs and in Advent, so book early. The spa is a welcome retreat on a cold day, and the hotel is a good choice for those who want to walk everywhere. If you prefer quieter surroundings or a garden setting, a hotel on the south bank may suit you better.
Why stay here
- ✓303 individually decorated rooms
- ✓Autorenbar with afternoon tea
- ✓Brasserie Moderne OSCARs
- ✓ZUKAYA Japanese restaurant
- ✓Full-service spa with Turkish bath
- ✓24-hour health club
- ✓Air-conditioned soundproofed rooms
- ✓Ehrenhof terrace on Kaiserplatz
Good questions
How far is it from the Römerberg?+
It is roughly a ten minute walk to the Römerberg and the New Old Town. The central station is about eleven minutes away on foot.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
Yes, there is a full-service spa with seven treatment rooms, a Turkish bath and a private day spa suite, plus a 24-hour health club. Check opening times when you book.
Is the hotel good for the Christmas market?+
Yes, it is within walking distance of the market's central squares. Book early because Advent weekends fill up quickly.
