Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof

BACKGROUND The Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof opened in 1876. It was the first hotel in Germany to have electricity, as well as the first in Frankfurt to have a telephone landline for long-distance calls. Eventually, it was Albert Steigenberger’s son Egon, who inherited the Frankfurter Hof from his father, and propelled the hotel’s profile to a global stage.

WHAT’S IT LIKE? The hotel has an oldworld charm to it. The sta are phenomenal, remember your name throughout your stay, and go above and beyond to meet your every need. The main floor includes the reception and concierge, the restaurants as well as Autorenbar.

WHERE IS IT? The hotel is located in the heart of Frankfurt, in its financial district and historical centre. It is only a 10-minute walk to the main train station, and not far from attractions such as the Main Tower, Römer, and St. Paul’s Church.

ROOMS The property has 261 rooms and 42 suites. The Superior Single rooms range from 25-35 sqm and o er free access to The Spa. Deluxe rooms range from 36-45 sqm and are a glamorous statement, while the Studio suites are bigger at 60 sqm. The rooms were recently renovated and include large marble-finished bathrooms, a rain shower, bathtub and flatscreen TV. For the ultimate luxury experience, there’s the 300 sqm Royal suite on the fourth floor. It includes an electric fireplace, a full-size kitchen and a reading nook in the spacious bedroom – as well as a steam bath and Finnish sauna bathroom.

FOOD AND DRINK Oscar’s is a restaurant filled with Art Deco inspirations and a brasserie with great steak options. The oysters that are served as starters come from Germany and France, while for the mains you must not skip the classic German dish of Oscar’s Wiener Schnitzel paired with cranberries, cucumber dill salad, and fried potatoes. Other mains include

pasta options and lamb too. There is a bu et breakfast served every day filled with a generous selection of cheeses and cold cuts.

BUSINESS There are 19 renovated function rooms, including the grand Festsaal ballroom. Frankfurt is the financial hub of Germany, and so the hotel regularly hosts business events. It o ers 3D meeting room previews as well as the option to book a personalised virtual tour of the space for clients who want to inspect the property remotely. A Green Meetings initiative by the hotel allows for the use of energy derived from renewable sources and conference equipment made of recycled and sustainable materials.

LEISURE The 1,000 sqm spa has a Turkish bath for men and women, besides an exclusive sauna facility only for women. It also features a spa suite that can be rented for an entire day. There is the Beauty-Plus booth and Nail Bar, as well as a Hommage Gentlemen’s Barber. The gym meanwhile was recently renovated with new weightlifting and cardio equipment. The hotel o ers the option to engage a personal trainer and is open 24 hours a day.

VERDICT There are great meeting room facilities at the property, but it is also an ideal luxury weekend getaway. The food, mocktails, service, gym and spa are all top-notch. Allyson Portee

BEST FOR Its meeting rooms

DON’T MISS The spa

PRICE Internet rates for a weekend stay at the hotel in September start from €340

CONTACT 33 Bethmannstrasse, Am Kaiserplatz, 60311 Frankfurt, Germany; +49 69 21502; steigenberger.com