8 of the best hotels in Frankfurt

From historic mansions to waterfront retreats, these hotels are among the German city’s finest

An important European hub for finance and business events, Frankfurt also has strong appeal for leisure tourists drawn by its 1,000-year history, urban green spaces and year-round calendar of cultural festivals.

No wonder then that the German city broke tourism records in 2024, with more than 11 million overnight stays, up by 7.6% compared to the previous year, with GCC travellers among the top three overseas source markets. 

With more than 64,005 beds across the city, guests will always have somewhere comfortable to stay, and here are Connecting Travel’s top picks, from historic mansions to sleek skyscrapers.

1 Kimpton Main Frankfurt by IHG
IHG’s luxury lifestyle brand Kimpton made its Germany debut in February 2025 with the opening of Kimpton Main Frankfurt in the financial district, beneath the towers of Four Frankfurt.

The former headquarters of Deutsche Bank has been transformed into this contemporary, 155-room hotel that draws inspiration from 1950s Bauhaus designs brought bang up to date. Rooms and suites are modern with splashes of colour and offer walk-in showers and yoga mats.

Food and drink offerings include all-day brasserie Anni dishing up European classics and rooftop bar Lazuli, serving small plates, sharing dishes and cocktails and with floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views of the city’s skyline. There’s also a cosy lobby bar with plush velvet seating.

Like all Kimpton hotels, this one has complimentary ‘social hours’ each night in the lobby, pet-friendly policies and bikes to explore the city. There’s also a fitness centre. kimptonhotels/hotels/us/en/frankfurt

Kimpton Main Frankfurt

2 Sofitel Frankfurt Opera
Guests could be forgiven for thinking they are in France rather than Germany when staying at this hotel which is styled as a Parisian mansion of the 17th and 18th centuries. Spacious rooms and suites offer views over the opera house, park or atrium, and choice luxuries include walk-in wardrobes, Illy coffee machines, Bose sound systems, rain showers and Lanvin products.

For families, there are plenty of thoughtful touches, from a kids club to in-room babysitting and complimentary stays and dining for children under 12, affording the property two Michelin Keys.

Kids are not compulsory, however, and the Sofitel has much to entice all guests thanks to its spa, home to a sauna, steam bath, indoor pool and top-notch gym, and sophisticated Lili’s Bar, which features poetry on the ceiling and serves good coffee and French pastries by day and cocktails and fine wines by night. .

For dining, there’s acclaimed restaurant Schönemann, named after Goethe’s lover Lili Schönemann, serving elevated Hessian cuisine with French flair and an option to dine alfresco on the terrace. The location is great, too, next to the city’s historic opera house and the peaceful and pretty Bockenheimer Anlage park. It’s a 15-minute stroll to The Römer and 25 minutes to the Museum Embankment. sofitel-frankfurt.com

Lobby, Sofitel Frankfurt Opera

3 JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt
Formerly under Dubai-based Jumeirah, this 219-key property was rebranded as JW Marriott in 2022 and is among the city’s largest hotels offering spacious guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and views across the city and River Main. Skyline-view suites come with living rooms and fireplaces, while the pinnacle, the Presidential Suite, features an en-suite sauna.

Located in the financial district, the hotel is just steps from the city’s main shopping street Zeil, home to bijou boutiques and global brands alike, and within walking distance are Frankfurt’s many sites and attractions.

Recently opened, the hotel’s Greta Oto Frankfurt restaurant serves Latin American flavours, with a focus on sharing plates, from Peruvian ceviche to Brazilian wagyu beef, and masterful mixology, including a weekly spotlight on the creative adaptations of the legendary Pisco Sour. 

The exotic flavours of Latin America are explored at the hotel’s Greta Oto Frankfurt restaurant, with a focus on sharing plates, social dining and masterful mixology.

Guests also gain complimentary access to the Fitness First gym and indoor swimming pool housed within the same building, perfect for working off any Oto over-indulgence. jw-marriott-hotel-frankfurt/overview

JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt

4 Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof
Guests have been flocking to this historic five-star hotel (main picture) in the heart of the city since 1876 and the Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof continues to reinvent itself for the modern traveller with contemporary luxury at every turn.

This is a place to see and be seen, epitomised by the Ehrenhof terrace, a taste of the Mediterranean surrounded by columned arcades and perfect for people-watching on the Kaiserplatz with its fountain and cafes. 

Then there’s the Autorenbar, or Authors' Bar, an atmospheric meeting spot favoured by writers and publishers, especially when the world-famous book fair is in town, serving afternoon tea and signature cocktails. Or for dinner, check out the art déco charm of Oscar’s, a brasserie serving seasonally-driven dishes, from forested chanterelles in August to wild game and pumpkin in October. 

The award-winning spa spans 1,000 square metres and offers a wide range of treatments and relaxation rituals, from steam, sauna and Moroccan rhassoul treatments in the stylish hamam to massage in the couples’ treatment suite and Bikram yoga sessions. steigenberger-icon-frankfurter-hof

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof

5 Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch
Located 11 kilometres from the city centre, this country retreat is a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle with its seemingly remote wooded lakefront setting and surrounded by a 15-hectare park, while also being within striking distance of all the business and leisure sites.

All rooms are spacious with large windows, some overlooking the park, others with lake views, while the duplex penthouse is quite the sanctuary with two bedrooms, a balcony overlooking the lake, a library and dining room for eight guests. 

Wellness is a signature here, with a spacious fitness centre, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and a tennis court.

The large lakeside terrace and open fireplace at The Bar Lounge are highlights while fine regional classics and international favourites are served at Restaurant EssTisch. hilton-frankfurt-gravenbruch

Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch

6 Meliá Frankfurt City
Set within striking, mixed-use glass skyscraper One Forty West in Senckenberg, one of the most popular and central districts in the city, this four-star property is close to attractions, including the next door Natural History Museum and the Palmengarten Frankfurt botanic gardens.

There are 431 stylish accommodations across seven categories, including suites on higher floors with outdoor terraces, sweeping city skyline views and access to the Level Lounge, while floor-to-ceiling windows throughout make the entire property bright and airy. 

Guests can elevate their experience by taking it to The Level, a premium service that has a host of benefits both in room and throughout the property, including access to the Level Lounge on the 15th floor, which serves refreshments all day, including tapas and drinks each evening, best enjoyed on the terrace, 85 metres up, with unmatched skyline views.

The fine-dining Restaurant & Skybar Oben serves a Mediterranean menu and delivers a popular Sunday brunch with live cooking stations and live music. 

There’s also a 24/7 gym, as well as a sauna with outdoor terrace and sun beds and plenty of event space. melia-frankfurt-city

Meliá Frankfurt City

7 The Florentin Frankfurt
Reopening later this year as part of the Althoff Collection, the former Villa Kennedy rebrands as The Florentin and is set to breathe new life into a Frankfurt landmark.

Housed within a turn-of-the-century mansion designed in gothic and renaissance style, the 147-key luxury hotel offers 98 rooms and 49 suites, 13 of which are located in the original historic villa, including the Royal Suite that spans 320 square metres.

The urban retreat’s eye-catching inner courtyard provides a space for guests to relax, dine or simply admire the surroundings. Althoff is renowned for gourmet dining and its superior spa, so guests can expect Florentin to be no different.

Nestled in the serene Sachsenhausen district just steps from the River Main and the city’s museum district, this is a true haven in the heart of the city. althoffcollection.com/en/the-florentin

The Florentin Frankfurt

8 Roomers Frankfurt ParkView
Located in another landmark tower in Frankfurt’s Westend, Roomers Frankfurt ParkView is expected to open at the end of 2025, with 116 rooms and suites on 19 floors, and an aesthetic aimed at bon vivants with dark natural stone and flashes of purple and gold.

The second Roomers to open in the city after The Legend, this one will focus on luxury suites and an elevated gastronomy experience. 

The 17th floor will feature the Roomers Bar with panoramic skyline views, while the 18th is home to urban hideaway Roomers Spa, described as a longevity hub with state-of-the-art technologies such as cold and light therapy and oxygen treatments.

On the ground floor, the sleek pan-Asian restaurant concept Burbank is open to both Frankfurters and guests to enjoy, and will include a seafood bar and patio that promises a Californian oasis including palm trees and flamingos. roomers-hotels.com/en/frankfurt-legend