Review: Marriott Frankfurt Hotel

I stayed on the 37th or the 39th floor a few years ago. Nothing much to write about. Much like the city and Lufthansa, the hotel was a meh.... ohh... and the decor looked identical as far as I could recall... which is to say not much....

I stayed there 2 years ago , the room looks the same.
I didn’t like it , but many Singapore f/a say they like it.

@Lucky, I don't get why you *wouldn't* ask about an upgrade. In a business oriented location, I'd be surprised if there wasn't a superior room available on a Saturday. On the one hand, it's nice to know what you'd get by not saying anything. But, on the other hand, it'd be better to know what their response would be when asked. Getting a room on the 2nd lowest floor as a top tier elite (IIRC, you're Platinum Premier with Ambassador, right?) on a slow day is pretty poor treatment.

A lot of times, it seems as though you just roll over and take whatever you're given. I'm not saying you should be an entitled jerk about it, but you could be more proactive.

Really no good MR/SPG options in Frankfurt. I would describe the Westin as similar -- "...fine. It did the trick, but there was nothing awful or great about it". I found the bathrooms in need of a renovation, and particularly the toilets were difficult to flush. And the Le Meridian has really small rooms. I like the Hilton better, although they unusually have interior rooms that have windows to the atrium.

If I had to go back to Frankfurt, I would stay at the Villa Kennedy despite the lack of points, or try the Sofitel or Jumeirah.

The selling point of this hotel is of course that it is located just opposite of the fair grounds as shown in the first picture. It must be a money maker since they just renewed the leasing contract for another 30 years if I remember it correctly...

Throughout all the lounges, all the club suites, all the hotel breakfasts, all the flights, and everything else, I refuse to believe the food has ever been worth it, even in first class (and there are a few, but very few exceptions). I refuse to believe it’s hygenically produced. I refuse to believe it’s healthy. And I also refuse to believe that it’s all consumed, and then so much food is wasted.

I really don’t get the fascination with this game sometimes. Travel for the unique experiences, not the 20th indescriminate potato salad in the club lounge of a strip mall Marriot in suburban America.

Room from the 70s but exec lounge spread looked good. Id want more from an elite hotel status

Personally I have had horrible experiences as an SPG Platinum @ the Westin as well...I think its more a cultural thing then brand...

Wow! This looks like a chain hotel. Are you sure it wasn’t a Hilton or a Sheraton?

Just got back from that hotel 2 weeks ago. Spent 1 night, transiting through. Third stay in that hotel. I pick it because it easy to get from the train station there, easy to get to the river, and I like the neighborhood restaurants in the area behind the hotel.

The lounge is always nice and well stocked.

Overall, I agree though. The hotel is pretty middle of the road. Nothing amazing, but nothing bad either. Perhaps I should try the Westin next time.

My dad stayed here in 2009 and said it was fine but not great I have one night in Frankfurt in December I have enough night to review my Marriott top tier status should I try the le meridian the old wing looks ok or just stay at villa Kennedy

That’s definitely the old style room and hallway. I’ve spent the last four Xmas/NYs in that hotel, I’d know it anywhere. The renovation is overdue, but I always found the place clean and well maintained. Not sure what they could realistically do about the exterior tbqh.
Different experience with the staff. I’ve always found them very personable, from front end through the brasserie, the restaurants and the lounge, and never had to ask for an upgrade. Concur on the lounge food; besides Frankfurt the Berlin, Sindelfingen and Hamburg Marriotts are the only ones in Europe that still do decent lounge food imho. I just wish the Frankfurt lounge stayed open all weekend.
As for location, YMMV. I love the area, and with the 16/17 tram stop right at the door I can get around if I need to.

Someone mentioned Jumeirah in Frankfurt. It's quite a bit nicer than that Marriott, but at an average room rate in the €250 range. The rooms are modern, large and up-to-date. The bathrooms are only "ok." For some strange reason they seem like they were last renovated longer ago than the rooms themselves. The common areas at the Jumeirah are not outstanding. I would have expected better; in particular, I would have expected more options for bars and restaurants.