Review: Kennedy 89 Hotel Frankfurt, Hyatt Unbound Collection (I’m A Fan!)

For the next portion of my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I spent a few nights at the 180-key Kennedy 89 Hotel Frankfurt, part of Hyatt Unbound Collection.

While I took the Thailand portion of this trip with Ford, the Germany portion of the trip was with my dad, who I flew over to meet me. He’s originally from Germany, so always enjoys returning.

I was really excited to stay at Kennedy 89 Frankfurt, as the hotel just opened in early 2026. I pass through Frankfurt all the time since my family is from the area, and the hotel scene has long been pretty uninspiring. So I was overjoyed when Hyatt opened a full service hotel in the city.

Kennedy 89 Frankfurt is quirky, since the hotel was initially supposed to be a residential development, but plans were changed last minute, for this to become a hotel. However, that sort of works to our advantage, since nearly 40% of accommodations are suites (great for upgrades!), some have washing machines and kitchens, etc.

Beyond that, there’s a lot to love about this hotel. The staff were all super friendly and enthusiastic (particularly the awesome general manager), the hotel has a phenomenal restaurant with levantine cuisine, and there’s even a happy hour for Globalist members. I’d highly recommend this property.

Booking Hyatt Kennedy 89 Frankfurt

I booked my stay at Kennedy 89 Frankfurt using World of Hyatt points. Specifically, this is a Category 4 property, and with Hyatt’s award chart changes, a stay will cost you anywhere from 12,000 to 25,000 points per night. For the nights I was staying, the cost was 15,000 points, and I even added a Category 1-4 free night award to the mix.

Then I ended up booking a second room for my dad with cash, and the rate was around €210 per night. I booked my dad through the Hyatt Prive program, which offers extra perks, like complimentary breakfast, a property credit, a room upgrade, etc.

Frankfurt is such a challenging hotel market, because outside of periods where there are big conventions in town, rates tend to be quite low (which is great for consumers, and less great for hoteliers, and explains the general lack of inspiring hotel development in the city).

Hyatt Kennedy 89 Frankfurt location

Kennedy 89 Frankfurt is in the Sachsenhausen district, near the banks of the River Main. It’s located at Stresemannallee 28, where it intersects with Kennedyallee, combining the plots of Kennedyallee 87 and 89, which is where the Kennedy 89 name comes from.

The hotel is located right across the street from The Florentin Hotel, formerly known as Villa Kennedy, one of the city’s most known luxury hotels. If you’re curious about the Kennedy name more generally, the street was named that way in 1963, after President John F. Kennedy visited Germany (where he gave his historic “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech), as he drove down this exact street while traveling to the airport.

In terms of the hotel’s location more generally, I’d say it’s within walking distance of many nice areas, but not necessarily in the heart of the action. It’s sort of located on the way to Frankfurt when coming from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), so it’s a short 10-minute drive from the airport, which is super convenient.

It’s then roughly one kilometer to cross the river and get into the center of the city, or the center of Sachsenhausen is even closer. So while I wouldn’t say the location is ideal, in terms of being right at a very busy intersection, it’s also not a reason I’d avoid this property.

The hotel does have a super cool exterior, which definitely stands out in the area. Very cool!

The hotel’s entrance is located on the Stresemannallee side of the building, and looks sharp.

Hyatt Kennedy 89 Frankfurt lobby & check-in

Kennedy 89 Frankfurt has an intimate lobby, again, presumably since this was initially supposed to be a building with residences. There are a couple of small seating areas, the reception desk, and then a hall that leads to the elevators and stairs.

I must say, the check-in experience was super friendly. I immediately got the sense that service at this hotel was different than your typical German hotel (in a good way), and I’ll talk more about that in a bit.

Hyatt Kennedy 89 Frankfurt suite

My dad and I were both assigned suites on the ninth floor. Thanks to the huge number of suites in this hotel, they seem to be quite generous with upgrades. As you can tell from the outside, the hotel has a unique, triangular shape, so each floor has two hallways that connect at the end (though it’s not like there are rooms without windows).

I stayed in room 905, which I believe is some sort of an executive suite (there are several unique layouts within each category). While this suite wasn’t huge, the view was amazing, as it basically had a 270-degree panoramic view of Frankfurt.

The main room had a living room with a seating area that had a sofa and chair, a dining table with two chairs, and a kitchen.

The kitchen had a fridge (with a few complimentary soft drinks), washing machine (a super handy amenity when traveling!), dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, etc.

There was also a lovely welcome amenity waiting in the kitchen, consisting of a bottle of prosecco, a fruit plate and some Middle Eastern sweet and savory treats (matching the theme of the hotel’s restaurant).

The room then had a cozy bedroom, with a firm king size bed, a wall-mounted TV, and a stool.

The bathroom setup was a bit odd — it couldn’t be accessed directly from the bedroom, but instead, required going back to the living room. For a suite it was a rather simple bathroom, with one sink, a toilet, and a walk-in shower with a half glass shield.

Toiletries were in reusable, wall-mounted containers and were hotel branded.

The highlight of this suite was the wraparound balcony, which was a great size, though not necessarily that heavily furnished.

This suite really must have Frankfurt’s best views.

In particular, the views were gorgeous at sunrise and sunset.

My dad also got a suite on the ninth floor, so I also took some pictures of his. While I believe my suite was technically more premium, I think I actually preferred his. Admittedly it didn’t have the same amazing views and balcony, but it was larger, and also had a more functional and traditional layout.

His living room was large, with a big couch, two chairs with a dining table, and a chair with an ottoman in the corner. I also thought the room design was a bit more elegant.

The suite also had a much larger bedroom.

The bathroom was also more spacious, as it also had a tub, unlike the other suite.

All-in-all, I thought the rooms were great, especially with the high percentage of suites, which Globalist members will certainly appreciate.

Hyatt Kennedy 89 Frankfurt gym

In terms of amenities, Kennedy 89 Frankfurt doesn’t have a spa or pool, though it does have a 24/7 gym, located on the first floor. The gym isn’t huge, but I was the only guest both times I used it, and it had a pretty good selection of both cardio and weight equipment.

Hyatt Kennedy 89 Frankfurt restaurant & bar

Kennedy 89 Frankfurt currently has two food & beverage outlets:

• There’s Eighty Nine Restaurant, which is where breakfast is served, and it’s also open for dinner, serving levantine cuisine
• There’s KaSa Lounge & Bar, which is the hotel’s lounge and bar area, open from late morning until late at night
• I should also mention that Jack’s Rooftop Bar is reportedly under development, and will be (as the name suggests) a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city; however, it remains to be seen when exactly that opens

Eighty Nine Restaurant is open for breakfast from 6:30AM until 10AM on weekdays, and from 7:30AM until 11AM on weekends. It’s a pretty restaurant with lots of natural light, and it’s a good size.

Germany isn’t exactly known for amazing breakfasts (unless you enjoy Nutella on a fresh bread roll… I mean, who doesn’t?), so Kennedy 89 has one of the better selections I’ve seen. In particular, I appreciate how there’s a buffet, and that can be supplemented by an a la carte selection.

The buffet had roughly what you’d expect — a good selection of yogurt and cereal, fruit, freshly baked bread and pastries, cheese, and cold cuts. Then there were several hot dishes, including scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, veggies, and more.

There was a selection of juice and water at the buffet, and other drinks were offered by the staff. The cappuccino I ordered was quite good!

In addition to the buffet, there was also an a la carte menu, included with breakfast. This was really the highlight, as the dishes were excellent.

Over the course of our stay we tried the greek yogurt with granola and strawberries, the scrambled harissa tofu on sourdough toast, and the shakshuka, and they were all excellent.

The restaurant also serves dinner nightly from 6PM until 9:30PM, and as stated above, levantine cuisine is on offer, and you can find the menu here. I must say, this restaurant was phenomenal, though admittedly this is among my favorite kind of cuisine.

We ordered the hummus, the falafel with rhubarb sauce and tahini yogurt, the eggplant with tomato pepper sauce, and the catch of the day. Then we were sent a delicious dessert on the house. What an incredible meal.

As mentioned above, the hotel’s other venue is KaSa Lounge & Bar, which is open daily from 10AM until 10PM (and until 11PM on weekends). This is located on the first floor, and has expansive floor to ceiling windows, though the view is mainly just of the busy intersection below.

KaSa Lounge & Bar has a selection of drinks and food available all day, and food ranges from light snacks to full meals, so there are lots of options. You can find the full menu here.

Here’s another awesome thing — the hotel offers a complimentary happy hour for World of Hyatt Globalist members nightly from 5PM until 7PM in this area, referred to as the “Globalist Corner.” There’s not actually a physical corner — instead, you just let the staff know you’re a Globalist, and they’ll bring you the menu.

While the Globalist happy hour menu includes a limited number of options, I was invited to order basically anything I wanted, so I had an excellent glass of white wine. You can have multiple drinks during the happy hour, and on top of that, you’re brought out a tray with four different mini snacks, which rotate on different days… one even had a little bit of caviar!

One evening, I also had a tomato soup, which I enjoyed.

Hyatt Kennedy 89 Frankfurt service

I think one thing that really sets Kennedy 89 Frankfurt apart is the staff. What stayed with me is how friendly and personal all the employees were. This isn’t your typical business hotel in Germany, where service feels stand off-ish. Instead, I truly found everyone to be so passionate about their jobs, with many staff also being quite young.

That was a very pleasant surprise, but I think I know why that is — the general manager, Jan-Hendrik, is an absolute rockstar among general managers. He’s German, but prior to this hotel had been working abroad for many years (including being the general manager of the Park Hyatt Saigon), but this marks his return to Germany.

I had the chance to speak with him a bit during the Globalist happy hour, and he’s really a class act, and clearly cares about the guest experience, is eager for feedback, etc.

Bottom line

I’m so delighted to finally have a full service Hyatt option in Frankfurt, and Kennedy 89 didn’t disappoint. The hotel has functional and nicely appointed rooms (with a high number of suites featuring washing machines and kitchens), an excellent breakfast, a fabulous levantine restaurant in the evenings, and excellent elite recognition, with a happy hour for Globalist members. The staff and general manager here are all top notch as well, and that differentiates this property.

Admittedly the hotel is also a bit untraditional in some ways, since it was initially designed as a residential building. So this isn’t a hotel with endless amenities, and some of the room layouts even feel a bit awkward. Furthermore, the location isn’t necessarily in the heart of the action.

All-in-all, I was delighted by my experience, and would absolutely stay here again. This will definitely be my new “home base” in Frankfurt.

What’s your take on Kennedy 89 Frankfurt?