The Rocco Forte style has finally come of age in the Villa Kennedy luxury hotel. Perhaps it is the canvas they have had to work on. Despite rigorous planning, hoops that had to be jumped through, the building is magnificent. It is the former Max Planck Institute for Biophysics in Frankfurt, with elegant grounds, well proportioned rooms and, above all, space. Where the de Russie in Rome has an array of awkward shaped rooms to deal with, and the Savoy in Florence is hemmed in on all sides by the weight of Frankfurt's history, the Villa Kennedy has plenty of room to breath, and the Rocco Forte team has done a great job.
The facilities
Arriving by taxi you feel rather as if you have arrived at a teutonic hunting lodge, with mock gothic features preserved in the reception area and initial public rooms. But down some steps of this luxury hotel is the restaurant and spacious bar, and beneath that a state of the art spa and large pool.
The rooms
The Villa Kennedy is now the premier luxury hotel for discerning business people in Frankfurt, offering both luxurious but compact regular double rooms as well as enormous suites with sweeping views of the city. Other than the service, which is tip-top as they say in these parts, it's the attention to detail, such as the lighting, that sets this place apart.
I know that Frankfurt is not much of a leisure destination - but to be frank, if you can get a decent weekend package out of them, or sometime in off-business season like Christmas or New Year, then the Villa Kennedy is worth considering for a luxurious bolthole, cheap to fly to and with no need to leave for the entire stay.
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Villa Kennedy
"Another Rocco Forte triumph of understated chic and top-notch facilities in a great Kennedyallee location."
Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt by Jamie Dunford Wood
Address: Kennedyallee 70, Frankfurt, Germany, 60596
Reservations: +44 (0)20 7580 2663
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Who stays here
A mainly business and corporate clientele, with a smattering of musicians on European and World tours checking in as they pass through Frankfurt.
Come for
Picturesque courtyard
Business
Excellent service
Spa Treatments
Not suitable for
Intimate weekends a deux
Awards
"Top Business Hotel in Europe", CNBC Europe 07; "Hot List", Conde Nast 07; "Best Business Hotel in Europe", CNBC Europe 06; "Best Business Hotel in Frankfurt", EURO Magazine 06
Children
Children are welcome, and those under 3 years old stay free. Babysitting services can be arranged through the concierge. The restaurant has a special children's menu and high-chairs are provided. There are plenty of extra facilities to keep the little ones happy too, from teddy bears at check-in, treasure hunts, a daily children's newspaper and special toiletries.
Eating in
At Gusto, which has an Italian and Mediterranean inspired menu, which is served on the terrace during summer months. Guests may also enjoy extraordinary wines and legendary cocktails at the JFK bar overlooking the courtyard.
Getting there
The Villa Kennedy is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Frankfurt Airport.
Press quotes
"Incoporates a turreted 1904 mansion and skillfully blends old and new, with a brooding mahogany staircase and futuristic metal chandeliers." Conde Nast Traveller 06
"The latest of Rocco Forte's hotels opened just two months ago and takes its name from its location, a street that was renamed after a visit from President Kennedy in 1963. The building was constructed for a wealthy family of bankers at the turn of the century and is surrounded by lush gardens. The hotel has added three new buildings in keeping with the original design. The rooms have all the high-spec features expected of a Forte hotel - additional touches include complimentary packing and unpacking, natural toiletries and an impressive spa using organic products." The Independent 06
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