Villa Kennedy is the hotel to choose when you want Frankfurt without the bustle. It sits at Kennedyallee 70 on the south bank of the Main, in a leafy part of Sachsenhausen, and it is built around a historic villa with a garden at its heart. The 163 rooms are individually furnished, and the public spaces include a lobby with a fireplace, a terrace, a bar and a coffee shop. The Villa Spa offers treatments such as Thai massage, body wraps and Ayurvedic therapies, and there is a steam room and a gym with yoga and Pilates classes. Gusto, the Italian restaurant, is the main place to eat, and a buffet breakfast is available for a supplement. Rocco Forte is the luxury brand behind it, and the service has the polish you would expect.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the river side of Sachsenhausen, so the Museumsufer is within easy walking distance and the old centre is across the water. The Römerberg is roughly a twenty minute walk, which is a pleasant stroll along the river and across a bridge, and the apple wine taverns of Alt-Sachsenhausen are also within walking distance. Frankfurt Airport is about seventeen minutes away by car, and taxis and ride-hailing make the trip into the centre easy.
The rooms and what to expect
Rooms are individually furnished and the best ones overlook the garden, which is a restful alternative to the city views of the central hotels. The spa is a real asset on a cold winter day, and the fireplace in the lobby makes the public rooms feel like a country house rather than a city hotel. There is an EV charging station and self parking and valet parking are available for a daily fee, which suits those arriving by car. Wi-Fi in the rooms is free.
Who it suits and what to know: Villa Kennedy suits couples, business travellers who want calm, and anyone marking a special occasion. It is more of a retreat than a lively base, so if you want to step out into the old town every evening you may prefer a hotel on the north bank.
Breakfast carries a supplement, so decide whether you prefer the buffet or a cafe in Sachsenhausen. Rates are at the top of the Frankfurt market and rise during trade fairs, so book early when a big fair is on, and check the Advent weekends, which also fill up.
Why stay here
- ✓Historic villa with garden
- ✓Villa Spa with treatments
- ✓Steam room
- ✓Gym with yoga and Pilates
- ✓Gusto Italian restaurant
- ✓Bar and coffee shop
- ✓Terrace and lobby fireplace
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
Good questions
Where is Villa Kennedy?+
It is at Kennedyallee 70 on the south bank of the Main, on the Sachsenhausen side of the river. The Römerberg is roughly a twenty minute walk.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
Yes, the Villa Spa offers treatments such as Thai massage and Ayurvedic therapies, with a steam room and a gym that runs yoga and Pilates classes. Check which facilities are open when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for a supplement, so check your rate for what it includes. There are also cafes nearby in Sachsenhausen.
