Villa Kennedy, a Rocco Forte Hotel

While the Villa Kennedy’s exterior may recall Camelot, the interior decor is rooted firmly in contemporary Europe. The 163 bedrooms (including 36 suites) are thoroughly modern, yet exude an organic, personalized ambiance. The hotel sums up its use of neutral tones, timber floors, and glass paneling as “minimalist deluxe,” a subtle decision to appear homey and never Spartan or gaudy. Sizes range from the 350 sq. ft. Classic Rooms to the vast and palatial 3260 sq. ft. Presidential Suite, one of the biggest of its kind in Germany.

Guests can begin their day of shopping and sightseeing with the opulent spread of Villa Kennedy’s buffet breakfast, often offering tropical fruit even at this latitude. The colonnaded restaurant, Gusto, serves continental cuisine with unusual twists (the lobster tagliolini followed by lemongrass pannacotta is pure heaven) in a charming courtyard setting.

Villa Spa provides the perfect outlet to escape the pace of Frankfurt’s city life. Here, a team of qualified therapists provide a range of facial and body treatments at a four-level spa facility. Guests can expect a courtyard garden, eight treatment rooms, an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, steam room and gym.

Rooms & Suites: 163   Setting: City   Style : Historical, Modern