World City Guide

Hotels

With 30 to 50 fairs annually, Frankfurt is the main conference and convention city in Germany. Therefore, hotels are fully booked most of the year and visitors are recommended to make reservations well in advance.

The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over ¬150)
$$$ (¬100 to ¬150)
$$ (¬50 to ¬100)
$ (up to ¬50)
The above prices include VAT at 16% and a buffet breakfast unless otherwise stated.

Business

Maritim
Directly linked to the Trade Fair Centre, this very modern circular, glass hotel is most convenient for travellers visiting one of Frankfurt’s numerous international fairs. The five-star Maritim caters mainly for professionals, providing every up-to-date standard the sophisticated traveller expects, from extensive business facilities, including a dedicated business floor, as well as fax machines and digital telephones in every room, to the extensive relaxation options of the Maritim Sports Club.

Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3
Tel: (069) 75780.
Website: www.maritim.de
Price: $$$

Sheraton Frankfurt Hotel and Towers
For business travellers with no time on their hands, the Sheraton is ideal, as it directly connected to Frankfurt Main airport by a glass-enclosed pedestrian bridge. The hotel boasts over 1,000 guest rooms and 56 conference rooms, as well as a business centre and fitness facilities. Public transport into the city is easy, with regular S-Bahn trains taking about 30 minutes.

Terminal 1, Flughafen Frankfurt/Main, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 1
Tel: (069) 69770.
Website: www.sheraton.com/frankfurt
Price: $$$$

Luxury

Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel
The spectacular lobby with its huge glass atrium and marble floors oozes modern and luxurious style. Each room/suite follows a different design theme, from Art Deco to Asian minimalism. A unique Roman-style bathing area invites visitors to use the swimming pool, sauna and fitness facilities. With five restaurants serving international and local cuisine, there is no need for guests to pop out to Frankfurt’s nearby shopping and restaurant street, Zeil.

Konrad-Adenauer-Strasse 7
Tel: (069) 29810.
Website: www.sheraton.com
Price: $$$$

Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
Destroyed during World War II and entirely rebuilt by hotelier Albert Steigenberger, this fantastic listed building combines historical glory and modern convenience. Despite the elegant furnishings, the discreet service and the majestic atmosphere, Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof retains character and intimacy. The facilities are fantastic, including a wellness club and business centre. For very important guests, who require extra special treatment, the Presidential Suite even has bullet-proof windows.

Am Kaiserplatz
Tel: (069) 21502.
Website: www.frankfurter-hof.steigenberger.de
Price: $$$$

Moderate

Hotel Am Berg
This beautiful neo-romantic hotel is quietly situated in a private villa in the quarter of Sachsenhausen. Its special ambience and warm and quirky decor make every visitor feel at home and at ease. There are a small number of guest rooms and most are en suite. Fresh fruit, tea- and coffee-making facilities, as well as newspapers and magazines, are always available.

Grethenweg 23
Tel: (069) 660 5370.
Website: www.hotel-am-berg-ffm.de
Price: $ (excluding breakfast).

Pension Aller
This delightful guesthouse might be small in size but it offers great service and a homely atmosphere. The rooms are just big enough to enjoy the mixture of cosiness and convenience. Situated in the tranquil Gutleutviertel quarter, one can enjoy the busy city life by day and retreat to this remote oasis of peace and quiet at night. Advance booking is required for this popular no-frills establishment.

Gutleutstrasse 94
Tel: (069) 252 596.
Website: www.pension-aller.de
Price: $$

Other Recommendations

Hotel Palmenhof
The fine architecture of this elegant Westend building is more reminiscent of a historic palace than a modern hotel. However, the rooms of this small but stylish Art Nouveau residence, furnished throughout with sophisticated antiques, provide all the contemporary comforts of 21st-century business life. Colour TV, private safe and ISDN and modem points are basic standards in all rooms. The Restaurant L’Artichoc reflects the hotel’s excellent reputation, good value and quality.

Bockenheimer Landstrasse 89-91
Tel: (069) 753 0060.
Website: www.palmenhof.de
Price: $$ (excluding breakfast).

Intercity Hotel Frankfurt
Located in the convenient Bahnhofsviertel, next to Frankfurt’s main railway station, Intercity Hotel Frankfurt offers guests not only a convenient location but also extremely good value for money. This popular business hotel hides a contemporary interior behind an elegant 19th-century façade. Breakfast is served early (from 0600), excellent for guests looking to catch an early train or meeting. The hotel also provides 13 conference rooms.

Poststrasse 8
Tel: (069) 273 910.
Website: www.intercityhotel.de
Price: $$.