Opened in Might 2025, Kimpton Essential Frankfurt marks Kimpton’s German debut and brings the model’s design-forward, lifestyle-based hospitality to the monetary hub of Frankfurt. Frankfurt is a well-liked layover metropolis, with loads of direct flights to and from the U.S., however Kimpton Essential Frankfurt’s central location, heat service and Bauhaus-inspired decor will make friends need to spend extra time on this underrated metropolis. Plus, you possibly can e book a keep right here with IHG One Rewards factors.
This is what I skilled throughout my two-night keep and why Kimpton Essential Frankfurt made our listing of the perfect new lodge openings of 2025.
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First impressions
With an unassuming entrance sandwiched between two different buildings, Kimpton Essential Frankfurt is simple to overlook; the truth is, my household of 4 walked proper previous it with out noticing the door.
Step inside, and you will find a glossy, fashionable aesthetic rooted within the early Twentieth-century Bauhaus type, a minimalist strategy that leans closely on pops of shade, geometric shapes and gleaming metals. The result’s stylish with out being pretentious and charismatic with out being loud.
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That is to not say it’s good to be an artwork connoisseur to understand the lodge. I did not even know what Bauhaus was till I stayed right here, and I loved exploring the topic within the espresso desk e book I discovered in my room.
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The rooms
Regardless of its small footprint, Kimpton Essential Frankfurt has 155 rooms and suites unfold throughout 5 flooring.
My one-king suite (which measured about 500 sq. ft) included a mattress, a toilet, a desk, a closet, a wise TV and a number of other chairs, plus a separate sitting space with a settee and an extra TV. Wraparound home windows measuring 8 ft excessive regarded out over the encircling streets.
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Nevertheless, the blackout curtains did a wonderful job of conserving the room a darkish cocoon to permit me to sleep off my jet lag — till a development crew determined to start out drilling outdoors at 7 a.m. Alas, that is without doubt one of the dangers you run when staying in a metropolis.
Each room is stocked with complimentary tea, espresso and mineral water, in addition to a Nespresso machine, an electrical kettle and a minibar (for a price) that will get checked and refilled day by day. The minibar is empty sufficient that there is room to relax smaller gadgets like takeout and water bottles.
My room felt fashionable and laid-back, with a playful combine of colourful patterns and supplies, however a couple of small touches dialed the posh up a notch. There have been luxurious robes and mushy slippers, heated lavatory tiles and even a yoga mat (best for stretching after an extended flight). In keeping with the lodge’s web site, the rooms additionally provide “luxe linens” (although the sheets have been nearly too slippery for my style) and a pillow menu.
The one shortcomings have been a couple of awkwardly designed parts within the lavatory (however the design right here was particularly enjoyable, with pops of shade and a ravishing navy blue tiled ground). Regardless of the house’s comparatively roomy dimensions, the countertop house was restricted and the bathe felt cramped, making it difficult to entry the cleaning soap dispensers. There was additionally nowhere to hold a hand towel close to the sink, and the round knobs proved troublesome to show with moist fingers.
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Eating at Kimpton Essential Frankfurt
Kimpton Essential Frankfurt is dwelling to 2 bars and a restaurant.
The fifth-floor Lazuli Bar & Kitchen provides a day by day buffet-style breakfast unfold, which is properly stocked with the same old suspects like breads, meats, cheeses and fruits.
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My get together discovered the breakfast a scrumptious, handy approach to kick off a day of exploring — however the walk-in worth of 42 euros (roughly $49) per individual is fairly steep for what you get. Should you plan to avail your self of the breakfast buffet, it can save you significantly by reserving a charge with breakfast included; on my dates, this price round $28 additional per individual, per evening.
Lazuli additionally provides night drinks beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday by way of Sunday, with a rooftop terrace open in the course of the summer season months.
Do not miss Anni, the ground-floor brasserie, the place elevated delicacies with a German twist is served in a relaxed setting meant to embody European cafe tradition.
The service was excellent, and my admittedly hard-to-please group — which included a vegan and two choosy eaters — gave the meals unanimous thumbs-ups. Highlights included the schnitzel ($38), the vegetable couscous ($19), the feldsalat ($15) and the pumpkin soup ($14), in addition to the Moriarty and clarified gin basil highball cocktails ($15 every).
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Lastly, there’s the foyer bar, Might, which provides “curated espresso specialties by day and expertly crafted drinks by evening.” Visitors can pop in for a complimentary cocktail, mocktail or glass of wine on the day by day social hour from 5 to six p.m.
Facilities and repair
Throughout my keep, Kimpton Essential Frankfurt appeared virtually bursting with pleasant and educated workers. In all places I went — even when I used to be simply skulking across the empty bar throughout off hours to take images — somebody was there to ask if I wanted something.
Moreover, friends can look ahead to the next facilities:
- A health middle with cardio machines, weight machines and free weights.
- A complimentary drink at Might in the course of the day by day social hour from 5 to six p.m.
- Complimentary cruiser bikes for exploring: There are two bikes on the lodge, however the workers can organize extra if wanted by way of the lodge’s associate Frankfurt Bicycle Firm.
- No pet charges: In keeping with the lodge’s web site, “deliver alongside your furry, feathery or scaly member of the family … We have got all of the goodies it’s good to hold your pet pampered.”
- “Forgot It. We have Received It.” program: Should you understand you are lacking a vital merchandise, the lodge provides complimentary must-haves like toothbrushes, shaving kits, telephone chargers and adaptors.
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I solely want I had stayed lengthy sufficient to make the most of all these facilities — and that I had a pet snake, so I might see what sort of reptile-pampering facilities they provide.
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Location and logistics
A part of the comparatively new 4 growth, Kimpton Essential Frankfurt has all the professionals and cons of being in a enterprise district: It is quieter and fewer touristy than extra well-liked European metropolis facilities however with out a lot nightlife.
Nonetheless, there’s lots to discover close by. The lodge is conveniently positioned between the historic Romerberg sq. and Frankfurt Essential Practice Station, inside a 12-minute stroll of Frankfurt’s Previous City, the Goethestrasse luxurious buying district and the Kleinmarkthalle meals market, and simply blocks from the closest Christmas market.
Getting right here from the airport requires a 20-minute practice journey on the S8 line, with tickets costing 11 euros (roughly $13) per individual; we saved by buying a bunch ticket for 4 passengers for 36 euros ($42).
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What it prices to remain at Kimpton Essential Frankfurt and find out how to e book
My one-king studio suite begins at 219 euros (round $255) or 55,000 IHG factors per evening, whereas a primary “important” room begins from 170 euros ($198) or 36,000 factors per evening. Word that money costs will improve if you happen to add breakfast to your keep, and chances are you’ll not be capable to e book a breakfast-included charge with factors.
That comes out to a price of 0.55 or 0.46 cents per level, proper round our January 2026 valuation of 0.5 cents apiece for IHG factors. Since chances are you’ll not get outsize worth on your factors right here, it might make extra sense to pay with money if charges are cheap in your dates.
When reserving Kimpton Essential Frankfurt, you may need to use a bank card that earns bonus factors on IHG stays and/or provides computerized IHG One Rewards elite standing for value-added advantages. Just a few nice choices embrace:
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Accessibility
Kimpton Essential Frankfurt provides wheelchair-accessible rooms with more room and options like computerized door openers and roll-in loos, in addition to elevators giant sufficient to accommodate wheelchairs. There are additionally hearing-accessible rooms with visible doorbells.
Nevertheless, I did not see Braille on any placards across the lodge, so it will not be as handy for friends with visible impairments. As all the time, TPG recommends contacting the lodge forward of time to make sure it may well meet your wants.
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Backside line
Kimpton Essential Frankfurt places friends within the coronary heart of all this metropolis has to supply. Whether or not you are coming to find the world otherwise you merely want a spot to relaxation your head whereas in transit to a different European vacation spot, a keep right here will make you’re feeling proper at dwelling.
No, the lodge does not provide a spa or pool, and Frankfurt could not have the standard buzzing nightlife you’d count on from different European cities — however that calm simplicity is a part of its enchantment. Between the lodge’s heat service, relaxed-yet-elevated eating venues and complimentary facilities, friends can look ahead to an environment of understated luxurious.
