Kautz

The Kautz family has run the intimate, 16-room Hotel Kautz since 1969. Situated in the heart of the upscale Sachsenhausen neighborhood, this three-star gem combines a convenient location with familial attention.

The Hotel Kautz’s simple guestrooms are bright, airy and sweet. Their thin wall-to-wall carpeting is unfortunate, but the warm yellow accent walls provide a lovely complement to the understated wooden furniture, handmade in Austria. All rooms are equipped with a telephone, TV and safe.

The private bathrooms are cramped but adequate, each equipped with a small shower.

The hotel’s convenient location places it within walking distance of several subway, tram and bus lines and just a 10-minute subway ride from Frankfurt’s main train station. But the Hotel Kautz’s real advantage is its own neighborhood, a lovely residential enclave centered around Schweizer Strasse. It’s a quiet respite from the bustle of central Frankfurt and offers a number of excellent eateries.

Wi-Fi is available for an additional charge. The Hotel Kautz has an adorable breakfast room, but we thought that €10 was too steep for the modest breakfast buffet served there. Instead, opt for a treat at one of the many nearby bakeries.