EXCLUSIVE GROUP EXPERIENCES IN FRANKFURT
Welcome to Villa Kennedy, a stately family home turned intimate, elegant hotel on Frankfurt’s verdant south bank. Amidst colonnaded Neo-Gothic architecture, a tranquil courtyard garden and calming contemporary design, find outstanding Italian cuisine, award-winning cocktails and a capacious, sun-filled spa. Enjoy an intimate al fresco supper, late-night live music, or host an elaborate event. Take a mixology masterclass, a seat at the chef’s table, or a quiet look out over Frankfurt from your French balcony. From here, slip out into leafy Sachsenhausen’s lively bars, Frankfurt’s museum embankment or St Bartholomew’s Cathedral. Take a stroll along the river Main, or drift through town by boat. Sample renowned German wines and fresh local fare. Our team is on hand to create custom experiences and grant unique access to every corner of this dynamic German town.
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CITY ACTIVITIES FOR GROUPS FRANKFURT MUSEUM EMBANKMENT 6 PRIVTAE VILLA KENNEDY EVENTS 8 CITY TOURS 10 CHEF’S TABLE 12 RHEINGAU WINE EXPERIENCES 14 DINNER CRUISE 16 THE VILLA SPA 18 ÄPPELWOI EXPERIENCE 20 JFK BAR 22 COMMERZBANK-ARENA TOUR 24 VILLA GARDEN EVENTS 26 FRANKFURT STOCK EXCHANGE 28 SIGHTSEEING & ATTRACTIONS 30
events.villakennedy@roccofortehotels.com T: +49 69 717 121 420
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H E R I TA G E A N D H I S T O RY Frankfurt Museum Embankment
Villa Kennedy’s privileged position, mere minutes from Frankfurt’s famed museum embankment, gives guests access to nine of the country’s leading cultural institutions – spanning art from all eras, film, photography, architecture and more. Ask our concierge about tours, workshops and special events across the collection.
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EXCEPTIONAL OCCASIONS Private events
Host a BBQ or cocktail party in our enchanting Villa Garden. A grand celebration in the ballroom. Or an intimate affair in the presidential suite. Take the space for a wedding, fashion show, press launch or conference. Villa Kennedy has a vast array of impressive, adaptable venue space and experienced event and culinary teams to cater for every ilk of occasion. Choose from the 700m2 Villa Garden, five state-of-the-art salons, the Konrad Adenauer Ballroom, two historic reception rooms and our restaurant or bar – or take over the entire hotel. Wherever you hold it, expect to host a truly outstanding event.
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SEE THE CITY Frankfurt city tours
Immerse yourself in Frankfurt’s fascinating 1,200-year history with a tailor-made tour. Kick off in the medieval Altstadt, or old town, following in the footsteps of Roman rulers on the significant Römerberg square; scale the Main Tower to see the city from 200 metres up; explore the imposing cathedral, St Paul’s Church, Goethe House or the Alte Oper opera house; and hear the city’s many stories and legends from your local guide as you go. Alternatively, discover the city with your workout on a guided sightseeing jogging tour.
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T H E T O P TA B L E Chef ’s table
Let our executive chef host you at his chef’s table – a gourmet institution named one of the best in Europe by Der Feinschmecker magazine. Let the theatre of the restaurant kitchen unfold around you as you work through the signature six-course tasting menu. Intimate, exhilarating, and a must for all gourmands.
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RAISE A GLASS Rheingau wine experiences
A firm Villa Kennedy favourite, the opportunity to visit some of the region’s world-famous vineyards is not to be overlooked. Let us take you to the rural Rheingau wine region, stopping for Riesling tastings in esteemed wineries such as Schloss Johannisberg and Schloss Vollrads. To experience it in serious style, opt for the Rheingau Oldtimer tour, where a classic Oldtimer car takes you along the river Main from Villa Kennedy, through the picturesque Rheingau countryside, to several important vineyards – not least Langwerth von Simmern, where Villa Kennedy’s house wine is made.
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SET SAIL Dinner cruise
Take in the bright lights of the city’s striking skyline from the river Main on a scenic evening cruise. An exquisite seasonal four-course meal will be accompanied by live music as you make your way from Eiserner Steg bridge through the centre of Frankfurt in an unforgettable three-hour voyage.
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RELAX AND R E J U V E N AT E The Villa Spa
The 1000m2, four-story Villa Spa is a sanctuary of wellbeing and calm within the energetic city. On top of an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, outdoor spa garden and a state-of-theart gym and fitness studio, it houses a beauty salon and eight treatment rooms where our expert therapists give signature spa treatments. For meetings and conferences, we offer a special spa menu, including group yoga classes, head massages and specialist nutritional menus.
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FRANKFURT’S FINEST Äppelwoi experience
Sample some of Frankfurt’s most prized produce, äppelwoi, or apple wine, in a guided tasting tour honouring its signature drink. The two-hour tour takes guests through the city’s most esteemed äppelwoi establishments, from the Frankfurt Mustard Gallery for cider-mustard schnitzels to the charming Dauth-Schneider apple winery, serving the drink since 1849. A unique-to-Frankfurt experience.
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C O C K TA I L H O U R JFK bar
Settle in to the award-winning JFK bar for a signature cocktail from one of our master mixologists. Choose from more than 120 innovative cocktails, premium cognacs, malt whiskies or fine wines, accompanied by Italian antipasti, live music and the lively Frankfurt locals that spill out on the terrace. Guests can also learn to shake and stir it like a pro with a cocktailmaking masterclass from one of our mixologists, or learn more about our premium spirits and wine selection with a private tasting.
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THE BEAUTIFUL GAME Commerzbank-Arena Tour
Visit the home of the legendary Eintracht Frankfurt football club, with a private tour of the Commerzbank-Arena. Experience the electric atmosphere of a World Cup stadium, the thrill of passing through the player’s tunnel and the gravity of sitting at the sidelines on the coach’s bench. Attend a match as a VIP, enjoying exclusive lodges and an unrivalled view from the business terrace.
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AL FRESCO AFFAIRS Villa Garden events
Dine on authentic Italian cuisine at Villa Kennedy’s Gusto restaurant, serving an exciting Mediterranean menu created by Michelin-starred chef Fulvio Pierangelini, Rocco Forte Hotels’ Creative Director of Food. Whether enjoyed in the ambient dining room or al fresco on the terrace, diners can expect fresh, locally sourced ingredients cooked with genuine Italian passion – spanning classic fare such as spaghetti al pomodoro and speciality plates like Wagyu entrecôte cooked over Himalayan salt stone.
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TA K E S T O C K Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Get behind-the-scenes access to Germany’s thriving financial centre at the country’s largest stock exchange, originating from the 19th century. Greeted by the symbolic bull and bear statues – to represent the rising and falling markets – visitors can watch the traders in action from the viewing gallery, stopping for a talk on exchange trading from the Deutsche Börse Group.
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SIGHTSEEING & AT T R A C T I O N S PA L M G A R D E N S A vibrant, verdant oasis in the middle of Frankfurt, the spectacular Palmengarten botanical gardens is a long-standing cultural, educational and community institution. Here, visitors can relax, regenerate and reconnect with nature, surrounded by exotic plants from all over the world – and enjoy a lively calendar of regular music and social events.
THE OLD OPERA HOUSE Once “Germany’s most beautiful ruin”, the spectacular façade of Frankfurt’s decayed Opera House has been lovingly restored and is now the front of one of the country’s most prestigious concert halls: the Alte Oper. Come for its diverse program of top-quality productions, spanning classical, jazz, musical theatre and more.
MAIN TOWER Frankfurt’s highest vantage point, the observation platform from the 200m-tall Main Tower offers unparalleled, panoramic views across the city – as well as a 53rd floor restaurant and lounge, offering high-end, high-up dining and classic cocktails with a dash of vertigo.
RÖMERBERG With a noteworthy history that dates back to the 9th Century, Römerberg square is quintessentially Frankfurt. An important Roman site, and home to the city’s government since the 15th century, Römerberg has long been a centre point for markets and fairs, tournaments and festivals, executions and imperial elections and coronations – and remains an important gathering place and market square to this day, especially at Christmas.
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I M P E R I A L C AT H E D R A L Arguably the city’s most recognisable sight, the Gothic Imperial Cathedral of St Bartholomew is a must-see for any newcomer to Frankfurt. Sat in the city’s Medieval quarter, just behind Römerberg, Frankfurt’s largest religious building has just as much history – serving as a key election and coronation site for the Holy Roman Empire.
FRANKFURT ZOO Home to more than 4,500 animals and more than 450 species, Frankfurt Zoo is one of the oldest zoological gardens in the world. An important institution for zoological conversation and education, guests can meet an incredible array of animals from all over the world in specially designed animal houses and open cages.
Our concierge team will be more than happy to assist you with any enquiries that you might have.
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A C C O M M O D AT I O N
Villa Kennedy is a: • 5-minute drive from the main train station • 10-minute drive from Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) • Nearest S-Bahn: Stresemannallee • Nearest U-Bahn: Schweizer Platz
• 127 bedrooms, from 35m ² • 36 suites, from 45m 2 • The 326m² presidential suite has private lift access and can be connected to two extra bedrooms
R E STAU R A N T & B A R S
Kennedyallee 70, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Tel: +49 69 717 120 e: info.villakennedy@roccofortehotels.com
• Gusto restaurant – modern Italian cuisine • JFK bar – premium spirits, cocktails and wines • Upper Lounge – secluded bar area • Library and Conservatory – relaxed lounges serving afternoon tea
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MEETINGS & EVENTS
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• 326m² ballroom (dividable into 2 rooms) with pre-function area for up to 320 guests • 7 meeting rooms: 2 in the historic villa wing and 5 interconnecting rooms • 700m² Villa Garden • Business Centre
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V I L L A S PA A four-floor, 1000m² spa with:
• 15m swimming pool and 1.8m Jacuzzi • 8 treatment rooms • Manicure and pedicure stations • Separate men’s & women’s steam room & sauna • Relaxation rooms & spa garden • Gym & yoga studio; personal training & private yoga sessions available • In-room treatments
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