Astoria

The same family has been running the Hotel Astoria, a competent three-star property located in the residential Westend neighborhood, for 25 years. Catering mostly to a business crowd, the Astoria offers 64 reliable rooms, supremely friendly service and impressive weekend and off-peak deals.

Large windows and blonde hardwood floors give an airy feel to otherwise standard guestrooms. The views aren’t spectacular (at best you’ll see the surrounding residential neighborhood), and the décor tends toward utilitarian (think framed prints and built-in wall desks in a random rosy shade), but the Hotel Astoria’s rooms are comfortable and clean. Some even have a bit of pizzazz, in the way of brass-and-wooden beds and pretty floral wall decals.

All rooms are equipped with a telephone, TV and soundproof windows, and the private bathrooms are clean and adequate, outfitted with either glassed-in stall showers or tub/shower combos.

Of all the budget hotels we reviewed in Frankfurt, the Hotel Astoria was the only one to offer the free use of a real gym. Guests here have unlimited free access to the adjacent Manhattan Fitness Club, complete with a large gym and sauna.

The hotel is located near the fair grounds, as well as a number of tram lines that will get you to the main train station within a few minutes. It’s also worth noting that that the Astoria has some of the friendliest staff members in Frankfurt.

Wi-Fi is free throughout, and a breakfast buffet (cold foods only) is available for an additional charge.