Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport by IHG in Frankfurt am Main

Not the greatest hotel in terms of reachability to be honest. Wanted to book something for my mother close to Frankfurt Airport, but still affordable. Should have rather gone for the closer 5* like Steigenberger or so to be honest. Here is why/

Hotel doesn’t offer a shuttle bus (as opposed to other properties close to the airport), taxi drivers not very happy to take short distances and trying to rip you off if you don’t know the area. It’s only 650m so I understand taxi drivers are not enthusiastic about this and that is exactly the problem.

Now back to the hotel, clean and okay, rooms are comfortable, service okay.

I stayed at the Holiday Inn at Frankfurt Airport this time. Its location is right opposite Terminal 1. From my room, I could see the airport out the window. However, it's not convenient to walk there with luggage. You can take the S9 train one stop to Gateway Gardens, and the hotel is straight ahead a short walk from the station. (I have no sense of direction, and the first time I followed Google Maps, I took a detour. Actually, you just need to walk straight from the exit).

The king-size room was quite spacious by European standards, clean and tidy, with all the necessary amenities like a kettle, hairdryer, and toiletries (shampoo/body wash). You need to ask the front desk for a toothbrush and slippers.

Even though it's near the airport, the soundproofing is excellent; there was hardly any noise. The hotel offers self-service check-in and check-out. It took a little getting used to at first, but it's actually very smart and quick.

The breakfast food was decent, with a reasonable variety. As someone with a 'Chinese stomach,' no matter how many options there are, I only eat what my digestive system can handle. Hot cocoa, scrambled eggs, small sausages, bacon – these hot items, plus some apple juice, were more than enough for me. I also want to praise the lovely lady at the restaurant reception who checked me in for breakfast. On my second morning, I was rushing to catch a train and quickly checked out. I was just planning to have some hot tea before leaving, and she kindly gave me a bag to take some food with me for the journey. It was very thoughtful. Receiving such kindness in a foreign country is truly heartwarming.

Overall, I'm very satisfied. If you're just looking for a transit hotel, this is an excellent choice. There are many hotels in this area, and also a supermarket nearby. If you plan to explore the city, I recommend staying downtown. Although it's not far from the city center, crossing different fare zones makes transportation quite expensive, and buying train tickets in Germany can be a real hassle.

P.S. German trains are highly likely to be delayed, so always allow plenty of extra time for your journey.

The room was clean, but small. There was an old, sunken bathtub, and I almost slipped while showering. Be careful everyone! Breakfast was on the first floor, and the selection wasn't extensive. The location is just one stop from the airport on the S8/S9, but we took a taxi that day, which cost 12 euros.

The hotel is quite large and spacious. It has a distinct Chinese architectural style, but the staff working there are actually European. The breakfast was good.

Great location nearby to airport. Staff is friendly and helpful. Check in and check out is easy with the self service counter that avoid long queue on peak hours. Breakfast choices on a weekday offers essential selection. Room is fine. First choice for a night layover.

The hotel is just 10 minutes walking distance away from Frankfurt T2. It your flight is to/from T2, it is a good choice. Room very clean, breakfast is good. Very close to the subway station

The location is great. There are plenty of supermarkets and restaurants nearby, and a direct bus to the airport stops just 50 meters downstairs.

The room was quite spacious and clean, and it came with an electric kettle.

Breakfast offered a good variety, although there weren't many hot dishes.

The hotel is directly opposite Terminal 2 (T2). A taxi to the airport cost 12 Euros. It's also conveniently located on the S9 line, at the Gateway Gardens station.

There's a large Rewe supermarket nearby, which was well-stocked.

Service: There's definitely room for improvement; a friendlier, more smiling approach from the staff would be much appreciated.

(As I visited in summer, it was hard to capture the sunset, but I finally managed to get a shot of it through the hotel window.)