Discover Germany | Hotel of the Month | Frankfurter Hof From top down: Hamam in Frankfurter Hof’s spa area Lobby Grand Deluxe Room Restaurant Français
most prestigious hotels around the globe, including the iconic Langham hotel in London before he took over the Frankfurter Hof in 2011. His verdict so far:“The hotel is an icon in Germany and very well known to the international traveller. It has been here for over 140 years and has hosted more presidents than any other hotel in Germany. It plays an influential role in Frankfurt and its business community and is part of the social fabric of this vibrant city.” The recent refurbishment was a painstaking process balancing the old and the new. While some of the 261 rooms and 42 suites were renovated in the classic traditional grand hotel style, the new Grand Deluxe rooms and suites were given a sophisticated and contemporary look featuring a truly stunning interior design. Nespresso coffee makers and free Wi-Fi for guests in all rooms are just a few of the newly introduced guest services.The lavish bathrooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs and cosy underfloor heating. But the jewel in the crown is the Presidential Suite, featuring 300 square metres of sheer luxury and ultimate safety precautions like bullet-proof windows. The Michelin-starred Restaurant Français with its gorgeous interior and terrace is run by award-winning Chef Patrick Bittner. His sublime fine French style of cuisine is reflected in the new interpretation of local delicacies, fish and crustacea on the menu, while the restaurant’s wine list features an impressive selection of 400 varieties from the world’s most distinguished vineyards. For a more casual dining experience visit the authentic Hofgarten Restaurant or the famous and rather casual OSCAR*S café and bar. For those preferring refined Asian cuisine the Japanese IROHA restaurant offers 17 varieties of sushi and a Teppanyaki room where delicious food is freshly prepared in front of the guests. High tea is served in the elegant Autorenbar (author’s bar), which is a great place to meet with business colleagues or friends. Cigar afi-
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cionados will love the Cigarrum bar with Frankfurt’s finest selection of rums on display. Wednesday nights at the Cigarrum are dedicated to live jazz, blues and classical music. The Frankfurter Hof proudly opened its state-of-the-art spa area in February measuring 1,000 square metres, including a spectacular Hamam that Mr Schröcker describes as “probably the best I have seen around in Europe”. Gentlemen are very welcome to visit the traditional Hommage Barber, while ladies may relax and indulge with a pampering spa experience. For those who prefer privacy, the Day Spa Suite can be booked as an ideal venue for special occasions. The conference and business centre of the Frankfurter Hof offers 19 elegant venues to choose from, including a ballroom for up to 450 guests. Latest technology and equipment are provided to enable seamless communication. A great choice of flexible hospitality packages is available. Especially during the great fairs, such as the Book Fair, the IAA or the Ambiente, the Frankfurter Hof turns into an important business hub where industry heads come together from all over the world to exchange knowhow and establish valuable contacts. “International guests appreciate our recognition factor as many of our experienced employees recall and remember our regular guests, who represent a large portion of our guests. Many guests keep coming back to us, time and time again,” Mr Schröcker says. Asked about the hall of fame, he smilingly says: “A sample from the letter ‘S’: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Schweitzer Albert, Steven Spielberg, Bruce Springsteen, Stewart James, Sting, A Sukarno, Schmidt Helmut, Schneider Romy, and many more.” www.steigenberger.com/Frankfurt