Grand Hotel Downtown - Frankfurt Central Station - Boutique Design Hotel

Hotels
6.5 (6891 reviews)
Taunusstr. 48-50 , Frankfurt/Main , de

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Laundry
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.5
Based on 6891 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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Fran solo_traveller gb
7
Good value
Pros:

Close proximity to station and very clean

Cons:

The surrounding area was a little intimidating for a solo traveller and it was noisy.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Kalkhorst solo_traveller de
1
Pesadilla
Cons:

El chico q estaba en la recepcion por la noche , muy prepotente y grosero , la habitacion parecia un Sauna ,no habia aire acondicionado y fue una pesadilla toda la noche nos faltaba el aire no se podia respirar del calor q hacia ,aparte la zona era de personas de dudosa reputacion

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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sercan solo_traveller tr
7
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Beshir solo_traveller eg
5
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Anwar extended_group dk
1
Pros:

A Hotel That Claims to Be 4 Stars, But Doesn’t Deserve It

This hotel claims to be a 4-star hotel, but my experience was far below that standard.

The reception staff, especially one Egyptian employee, was extremely rude, arrogant, and unprofessional. Even though I had already paid for my reservation in full, I was unexpectedly charged an additional €2 per person for three people without any clear explanation.

What made the situation even worse was that after I completed the booking process, the receptionist told me to leave because they had no rooms available. This is completely unacceptable and shows a total lack of professionalism and respect for guests.

The area around the hotel felt very unsafe. Throughout my stay, I saw people openly carrying what appeared to be cannabis, with people constantly coming in and out. The overall atmosphere made me feel uncomfortable and insecure.

A hotel that advertises itself as 4 stars should provide professionalism, safety, and respect for its guests. Unfortunately, this hotel failed in every aspect.

I would never recommend this hotel to anyone. Poor customer service, unexplained extra charges, unprofessional staff, and an unpleasant environment made this one of the worst travel experiences I have ever had.

Stay away from this hotel if you value respectful service, honesty, and a safe place to stay.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Santiago Angel solo_traveller ar
8
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JOSE LEONCIO couple cl
6
Servicio básico pero adecuado, mala ubicación por razones ajenas al hotel.
Pros:

Limpio, personal amable, desayuno adecuado, muy cerca de la estación principal de trenes.

Cons:

Lamentablemente, y al igual que varios hoteles alrededor, ubicado en un pésimo barrio lleno de drogadictos y en pleno barrio rojo. Uno no se entera de esto si no lee los comentarios de otros huépedes. Esto no es culpa del hotel, sino del gobierno local, pero sin duda es muy importante para quienes nos quedamos ahí. El hotel, sabiendo esto, podría ofrecer algunas garantías a sus huéspedes que mitiguen esto, y así evitar caminar por esas calles, como un transporte desde la puerta del hotel a algún punto cercano seguro (aunque sea solo 2 cuadras es una gran diferencia), sobre todo de noche, aunque sea con costo adicional.

El inglés en recepción era muy básico. Estamos en Alemania pero en casi cualquier país del mundo fuera de Europa es el idioma que sabremos hablar además del propio, y somos turistas.

En el lugar del desayuno habían avispas volando cerca de la comida. Al menos en nuestro país eso es impensado.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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rachel solo_traveller gb
1
Horrible place
Pros:

Nothing good about this venue

Cons:

People doing crack on the doorstep through the night, when I told the concierge he shrugged and said nothing they could do. Chaotic junkies screaming smashing glass right outside the hotel all night. Police coming with sirens parking up outside.
The photo is not the hotel and should be removed, other reviews have also mentioned this.
Cigarette smoke pumped into my aircon room all night.
The huge breakfast room window opened onto people dealing doing crack right next to us. When I asked to close the window so my 10 year old didn't see the drug users at breakfast the chef told me it needed to stay open cos the kitchen would be too hot and I should sit round the corner.
The hotel staff are indifferent and I'm sympathetic to the problem but honestly, it's no place for children on holiday.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Leon couple de
6
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Xslt solo_traveller de
7
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Ismat family_with_children ch
1
So viel bezahlt für diese Hotel
Pros:

gar nicht gut

Cons:

4 Sterne so viel für diese Hotel

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Rifat Ahmed couple gb
4
I recently stayed at this hotel, and while there were some positives, there were also some significant downsides. The h
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Syed Sajid Hussain solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff were very professional and friendly, also room was clean and tighty.

Cons:

Inside the hotel everything was perfectly fine but outside streets street atmosphere was horrible 😫 mess and drugs people everywhere.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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WadeyBoy solo_traveller gb
2
Pros:

Nothing..

Cons:

The area was full of drug users, smoking of the window seals outside, crime happening every where, sex workers even where, was to dangerous to even stand outside at night due to dodgy activity

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Chonlathit solo_traveller de
10
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banso solo_traveller gb
10
Everything is giving
Pros:

Everything about the hotel is absolutely 100/100. Amazing staffs, cleaning is everything, location perfect. Well done to all the team and management

Cons:

Everything on point

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Charlene solo_traveller us
7
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Efrem solo_traveller de
10
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Oscar family_with_children be
9
Ok
Pros:

very pleasant

Cons:

Outside is very dirty and a lot homeless

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Suzuki solo_traveller jp
6
Cons:

クーラの効きが悪かった

2026-08-02 via Nuitee