Hyatt’s Kennedy 89 Hotel Frankfurt Finally Opening: An Overdue Addition

In May 2023, plans were announced for a new full service Hyatt property to open in Frankfurt, Germany, which I’ve been quite excited about, as I travel through Frankfurt quite a bit. Unfortunately the opening of this property has been pushed back several times. So there’s finally some good news, as the hotel appears to finally be opening imminently.

Kennedy 89, a new Hyatt Unbound Collection property

Kennedy 89 Frankfurt is accepting reservations for stays as of January 11, 2026, though the hotel’s website suggests it’s opening as of today (December 18, 2025). I’d assume that it really only opens in January, but either way, it’s nice to see that the opening is imminent. This property will join Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, which is Hyatt’s collection of independent, luxury(ish) properties.

For context, the opening of this hotel was pushed back several times. Initially it was supposed to open in 2023, then 2024, then 2025, etc. However, it’s my understanding that the current timeline is actually likely to be accurate, so worst case scenario, we’re a few weeks from this property opening.

The property will feature 181 guest rooms, 68 of which will be suites (I love that ratio, as that should be good for upgrades). All rooms will feature private balconies, and will also have integrated kitchenettes, ideal for those guests making extended stays.

At Kennedy 89, entry level rooms will be 30 square meters (~323 square feet), while standard suites will be 46 to 48 square meters (~495-517 square feet), for the purposes of Globalist upgrades and suite upgrade awards.

The project is being marketed as a 5-star hotel that will feature 14 stories:

• The Ground Level will have the lobby and reception, as well as Eighty Nine Restaurant & Bar, an all-day dining restaurant serving Middle Eastern dishes “with a dash of Frankfurt”
• Level 1 will have a gym, meeting rooms, and Kasa Lounge & Bar, a lobby bar serving cocktails, coffee, and more
• Levels 2-12 will have guest rooms
• Level 13 will have Jack’s Rooftop Bar, featuring views of the Frankfurt skyline

As far as the location of the hotel goes, it will be in the Sachsenhausen district. That’s just a 10-minute drive from Frankfurt Airport, and a pleasant walk to most of Frankfurt’s sites. This is also near many consulates and nineteenth century residential buildings.

The hotel will be located on three combined plots, at the intersection of Kennedy Allee and Stresemann Allee. The hotel’s name is inspired by its location on Kennedy Allee, a street paying homage to John F. Kennedy, and his well-documented stay in Frankfurt in 1963.

Hyatt’s Kennedy 89 rates & points requirements

With Kennedy 89 opening imminently, what are rates like? For those redeeming points, this will be a Category 4 World of Hyatt property, meaning a redemption in a standard room will cost 12,000-18,000 points per night. Meanwhile a redemption in a standard suite will cost 21,000-27,000 points per night.

Cash rates at Kennedy 89 Frankfurt are reasonable, and currently start at well under €200 per night on many dates. That’s roughly what I’d expect, since Frankfurt isn’t exactly a very expensive hotel market, aside from when there are major conventions in town. If you are looking to book a cash stay here, I’d recommend doing so through the Hyatt Privé program, which offers extra perks like room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and a hotel credit.

This is a great addition to the Frankfurt hotel market

I am delighted to see that a new full service Hyatt will be opening shortly in Frankfurt. As someone who transits Frankfurt constantly, and who has family in the area, I’ll likely be staying at this hotel a lot.

For context on Hyatt’s portfolio in the area, there’s the Hyatt House Frankfurt Eschborn and Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport, but those are limited service properties. Furthermore, there’s the Hyatt Regency Mainz and Brunfels Mainz, Hyatt Unbound Collection, but those are in a neighboring city. With Hyatt’s acquisition of Lindner Hotels, there are several more Hyatt options in the area, though they’re not necessarily all that luxurious.

Generally, I find the Frankfurt hotel market to be kind of uninspiring, though fortunately that’s starting to improve. We recently saw the opening of the Kimpton Frankfurt. While I wouldn’t consider it to be a luxury property, at least it has a fun design, and some popular food & beverage outlets.

Furthermore, we also recently saw the opening of The Florentin Frankfurt, an Althoff Collection property. While there’s no points angle here, this will almost certainly be the city’s most luxurious hotel, as it’s an updated version of the former Villa Kennedy Frankfurt.

Bottom line

Hyatt will be getting its first full service property in Frankfurt, in the form of Kennedy 89, which will be part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection. I’m happy to see Hyatt getting a full service hotel in Frankfurt. This hotel looks really nice, and I also love the ratio of suites to guest rooms.

This hotel is expected to open shortly, after an extensive delay that spanned years. So I’m happy to see this hotel finally becoming a reality, and I can’t wait to stay!

What do you make of Hyatt’s new Kennedy 89 Frankfurt?