Grand Hotel Downtown - Frankfurt Central Station - Boutique Design Hotel

Hotels
6.5 (6720 reviews)
Taunusstr. 48-50 , Frankfurt/Main , de

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location near station
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Dirty bathrooms
Unsafe neighborhood
Poor service in some instances

Categories

Cleanliness
4.33
Room cleanliness was critiqued; there were reports of a dirty bathroom and musty odors.
Service
7.8
Mixed reviews on service, with some positive mentions but significant complaints regarding rudeness.
Location
5.34
Location is referred to as dangerous with drug use and suspicious activities nearby.
Room Quality
7.29
The comfort of the bed and price were positively noted, but renovation is needed.
Amenities
7.32
Some amenities received no specific mentions, suggesting standard offerings are expected.
Value for Money
6.28
Value judged poor by one reviewer who didn't want to pay for the accommodation due to issues.
Food and Beverage
6.33
Breakfast was described as okay; no significant positives or negatives provided.
Overall Experience
7.3
Overall experience varied, with some positive notes on staff but many concerns voiced.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 00:19

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Just 100 metres from Frankfurt Central Station, the Grand Hotel Downtown offers 4-star design rooms with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Each room features a flat-screen TV, safe, and tea/coffee facilities for your comfort.

Wellness and Dining

Relax in the sauna, stay fit in the fitness centre, or indulge in a soothing massage upon request. Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast and savor international cuisine at the vibrant Sushideo Restaurant, inspired by Friedensreich Hundertwasser's colorful style.

Convenience and Location

Benefit from free Wi-Fi, internet terminals, and newspapers in the lobby. The 24-hour reception can assist with local attraction tickets. With a prime location near the trade fair, financial district, and opera house, the hotel is perfect for both business and leisure travelers.

Book your stay at the Grand Hotel Downtown for a memorable Frankfurt experience.

Important information:

Please note that the hotel does not have its own parking facilities, but there are plenty of public parking spaces nearby, subject to charges.



Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: FRA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.5
Based on 6720 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.33
Service: 7.8
Location: 5.34
Room Quality: 7.29
Amenities: 7.32
Value for Money: 6.28
Food and Beverage: 6.33
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Richard solo_traveller qa
7
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Sevgi solo_traveller de
4
Nie wieder
Pros:

Bett war bequem. Man ist schnell am Hauptbahnhof. Ein paar Mitarbeiter waren nett.

Cons:

Klimaanlage war defekt, der Raum stickig und stinkte. Auf Nachfrage hieß es die Handwerker seien schon beauftragt. Auch am darauffolgenden Tag bekam ich die gleiche Antwort. Booking.com wurde erzählt, es ginge und wäre eine Zentralklimaanlage. Aber Klimaanlage im Eingang funktionierte einwandfrei und war kalt dort. Mir wurde ein anderes Zimmer angeboten, was aber auch heiß und stickig war und auf der gleichen Etage zum Innenhof, wo direkt Rohre neben meinem Fenster verliefen, das hätte alles nur verschlechtert, weil dann sicher gerüche reingezogen wären. Hinzu war der Raum schlechter geschnitten.. Lüftungsschacht im Bad war offen und total verstaubt. Das hat die Puztkraft und sonst niemand gesehen oder bemängelt? Das Licht flackerte, selbst nach dem Austausch der Glühbirne. Im Zimmer war das Parkett an einer Stelle kaputt und aufgequollen und etwas scharf, man kann sich verletzen. Die Billigkarten zum öffnen der Tür musste ich mehrfach unten erneut aktivieren lassen, weil sie schon bei Reibung nicht mehr funktionieren. das passierte 4-5x. Unter meinem Zimmer war eine Bar, Sonntags bis ca. 2 Uhr laute Musik und Bass. Sonntags gibt es sicherlich dafür keine Genehmigung. Der Mitarbeiter der Nachts da war, ist unhöflich. Das war auch derjenige, der behauptet hatte die Bar hätte dafür eine Genehmigung und auf meine Antwort, das kann nicht sein, dann meinte er wüsste es nicht. Dann fragte er nach der Zimmer Nr. meinte er notiert sich das, auf meine Frage wofür, ob denn was gemacht wird, hieß es nein. Und ich so wenn nichts gemacht wird, wofür wird es notiert. er so wir können nichts tun. Schönen Tag noch. Und beendet das Gespräch. Sehr unangenehmer Mann.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Khadija solo_traveller ma
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Langenkemper solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Alles war wie immer zu meiner vollsten Zufriedenheit. Ich fühle mich hier sicher und wohl schon seit Jahren.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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AIVARS solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Raluca Petronela solo_traveller cy
1
Pros:

Light

Cons:

I was not having a air conditioning in the room that almost very small was noisy and was very bad area the receptionist was very rude was not polite at all and I was not having all the necessity that I need in the room and I don't like it for nothing.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Christoph solo_traveller de
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller nl
8
Goede prijs - kwaliteit verhouding.
Pros:

De locatie, dichtbij het station. Het was schoon en rustig.

Cons:

De vele verslaafden in de omgeving. Ik vond ht lastig dat gegeven te negeren.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Itomo solo_traveller de
1
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Raab solo_traveller de
6
Pros:

Personal bemüht. Nettes Design im Eingangsbereich. Zentrale Lage. Fenster zur Straße. Bahnhofsviertel liebt oder hasst man. Gehörschutz in jedem Fall empfehlenswert, egal wo.

Hatten schon mal ein anderes Zimmer im Winter, da war ich soweit zufrieden. Wasserkocher und Kühlschrank sind praktisch.

Cons:

Klimaanlage alt, laut und unbrauchbar bei Außentemperaturen über 30 Grad. Dusche winzig und starr montiert. Zimmer nicht abschließbar und kein 'Bitte nicht stören Schild".

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Julien solo_traveller fr
4
Une nuit infernal, hyper chaud sans clim ou ventilation et hyper bruillante entre le couloir et la rue
Cons:

Il faisait hyper chaud, la ventilation ou clim ne fonctionnait pas.
Pas du tout isolé du bruit de la rue. Une nuit qui s’est tres mal passé

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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WEIMIN couple cn
1
极度不满意。
Pros:

除地理位置近火车站外一无是处。

Cons:

对这家酒店极度不满:空调没冷气,周边环境肮脏,整夜吵杂无法入睡。平台收费外另收同住另一人的费用€109。误操作重复订房€172不退款。

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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artopoy solo_traveller ch
9
Super Hotel
Pros:

Hier bekommt man jeweils ein wirklich großes Zimmer. Die Einrichtungen sind umfassend und funktionieren. Das Bett was groß und äußerst bequem. Es gibt eine Klimaanlage. Sogar Tee/Kaffee stand bereit.

Cons:

Das Lichtsystem im Zimmer ist sehr stylish, aber völlig unpraktisch. Es gibt sehr viele Schalter und viele Farbmöglichkeiten. Ich hätte aber leider einen hellen Raum.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Mohammad solo_traveller de
9
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Dan solo_traveller ie
6
Pros:

The price
It was in the city centre, close to everything
The room was clean and served it's purpose

Cons:

We arrived a few hours early asked if we could check in early, we were told we could at a fee of €10 per hour. If the rooms were available why not just let us go in.

This is not the fault of the hotel but it's in an notoriously bad part of town. A lot of junkies and homeless outside.
We never had any bad experiences with anyone. If you go a block in any direction it's fine.
There is a lot of police in the area which is good.
If you are a solo female traveller or someone who is nervous travelling in dodgy areas it's best not to stay here.
If the hotel was in a different part of town it would be fine.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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sayed family_with_children sa
1
Pros:

ما عجبنا ولاشي مافي مكيف ولا غلاية ولا مروحة

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Stefano solo_traveller se
4
Pros:

I have known the Grand Hotel Downtown for quite a while: I have been there in 2019/2023/2024 and 2025 I think too. Anyhow I have always like the easy position close to the central station and that the reception was 24/7

Cons:

This last stay (June 1st to 2nd) has been the worst experience ever; here it is why. I arrived at 17:45; the receptionist was a young man, who spoke the fastest German I have ever heard (I am German myself btw!). He was impossible to understand; he blurred out words and even getting impatient when asked to repeat. From his attitude could you clearly understand that he was there for the money and not because he really cared for the job or for customer service. After a rough start, I get my room (108); a first floor room with a little window facing a dirty inside-roof. You could see that the room was surely spotless clean but it stank so baldy; a mix of incredibly stinky feet and pee. I hoped to release the room from the odour starting the Air Conditioner; it did not work: there was NO functioning air conditioning. So, after 10/15 mins I go back to the reception and, mortified, I ask the guy if there was a chance to change the room. He looked really pissed - like I was just bothering him. After I tried telling him that the room stinks badly and getting CONSTANTLY interrupted, I had to BEG HIM to be so kind to let me finish my sentence. He even call the housekeeper telling him that the room was not clean. I stopped him immediately and said AGAIN: the room is perfectly clean, it just stinks a lot. He sends me back to the 108 and tell me to wait for the housekeeper. Few moments after I was in front of my room 108 waiting for the housekeeper, the same receptionist-guy come to me with a new key and a new room: 208. The 208 was as perfect clean as the 108, just a floor higher. It was okay. It was very warm; and he told me that there was no function AC. I tried to ask for a Ventilator but it never came.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Mohammad solo_traveller er
6
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Parvin Binte solo_traveller sg
9
Best value for money
Pros:

We booked it right before our stay because we were stranded for the night in Frankfurt.

It was perfect, had everything we needed for a 1 night stay.

Owner was very welcoming, friendly, respectful quick to check us in.

Rooms were beautiful with the special light. Clean. Walking distance to the Frankfurt main train station, great if you're catching a morning train or returning after a night train. Lots of shops nearby for food or breakfast.

Cons:

Room is a little cramped but I didn't mind it because it meant we had what we needed in the room.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Hazrat Umer solo_traveller pk
1
2026-06-01 via Nuitee