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The vibe & Shared spaces

The best way to reach the property is using the frequent complimentary shuttle that travels door-to-door. The hotel is a cube that wraps around an open courtyard that many rooms look out onto. Half of the lobby is outfitted as an entertainment area with comfortable couches, a TV, books, and a self-serve convenience store. To the left is the hotel’s restaurant, striking at first glance with an accent fireplace in the centre of the lounge.

The outdoor courtyard works as a lounge with tables and couches spread out between the cherry trees and other plant life. The property is certified sustainable and allows pets.

Shuttle schedule:

• Hotel to Airport: from 05:00 AM – 10:30 PM (every half hour), 10:30 PM last bus to the airport.
• Airport to Hotel: from 05:00 AM – 10:45 PM (every half hour), 10:45 PM last bus at the hotel.

On-site dinning 

The restaurant is elevated and beautifully decorated with a classic bar towards the back of the room. The front of the dining room has casual seating with soft benches set around the fireplace, an ideal spot for a nightcap. The back of the room follows a classic dining room format, with each table ready with a complete dining set.

The menu includes a variety of local and international dishes, from hearty schnitzel to juicy burgers. The seasonal menu focuses on uniquely seasonal items, like white asparagus, used in an impressive selection of dishes from soup to main dishes. Breakfast is served daily from 6:00 am – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM on saturdays and noon on Sundays. Dinner is served till 11 PM, but the bar is open till 1 AM.

Inside the Suite 

There are only 158 rooms at the NH Frankfurt Airport Hotel, ranging from standard doubles to suites and a superior room with a terrace. The standard room has plenty of storage, a coffee and tea setup, a large flat screen TV, and a good-sized desk for working travellers. The rooms are comfortable and cosy, perfect for a short stay before your flight.

Wellness & Fitness facilities

Perhaps the most underused part of this hotel are its fitness and spa facilities. Located on the lower level, the gym is split into two rooms: a weight room with machines and a dumbbell rack and a cardio room with its own dumbbell rack. A spacious spa lounge, open 24 hours a day, is on the same floor. In this room, guests will find a classic sauna and a few loungers to cool down on with a book. Lockers, towels, showers, and changing rooms are available.

Hotel NH Frankfurt Airport
Prices starting at $138 CAD for a standard room
Mörfelder Str. 113, 65451 Kelsterbach, Germany
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The Vibe & Shared Spaces

The hotel is one of 3 houses across Frankfurt, guests can access all Libertine properties during their visit. The cool thing about Libertine houses is their approach: they refer to themselves as a collective. The rooms can be rented for any duration, and there is a shared fully equipped kitchen with a communal dining room. There is also a laundry room and a small gym on the premises. The concierge is only on-site during the day and access to everything is by a keypad.

The hotel serves a daily vegan breakfast ($) and occasionally has live music events in their recording studio. During my latest visit, I was able to sit in for one of the live performances. It was a cool experience being a part of this community even if for just an hour.

I also learned that Libertine has recently opened in a new location in Pekutatan Bali, called Lost, which looks simply stunning. Their recent expansion also includes a new location in Taunus Germany (Luchs) and soon there will be in Norway, “on a rock,” I overheard them describe it.

Inside the Suite: Libertine 19

Each room is unique and decorated by local designers and manufacturers, “almost all of the objects in the apartments are handmade one-off pieces”. For my first stay I slept in Libertine 19, this room has great amenities:

• A full-size clawfoot tub
• Flatscreen TV with Netflix
• A sound system and radio with a connection to the in-house recording studio (yes, an actual recording studio).

The full bathroom was a major bonus on this rainy travel day. The room is fully equipped for blissful relaxation. You will find salts, hair, and skincare products with slightly offensive but very entertaining names. For example, “Aromatic picnic [soap] for your dirty hands”. There is also a standard heat pack included which I am sad to say, I have had to use on one of the trips.

Inside the Suite: Libertine 25

During my latest visit this fall I decided to try a different room, Libertine 25. This room is slightly bigger (269 sq ft versus 204 sq ft in Libertine 19) and has a smaller bathroom with a cozy shower. There is a spacious sitting area and a good amount of space for luggage. The two large windows look out at the city streets which I’m a huge fan of. I find not being able to see the door from the bed a nice bonus which often comes with the larger room.

The hotel does not have built-in AC, simply because historically that’s not an important thing. But in the early fall of 2023 when I visited last the temperatures were unseasonably hot all across Europe (and even in Mexico) so fans were provided to cool the room. You can, of course, also open the windows, if the city ambiance is something that’s not much of a bother.

The only downside of this hotel really is the tiny bathroom sinks and lack of counter space for all your bath amenities.

Located centrally in the heart of Frankfurt the property is surrounded by cobblestone streets, traditional architecture, and a plethora of beer pubs. A short walk away is the Ignatz Bubis Bridge which will take you by foot to all of the city’s cultural attractions.

Where to eat nearby, as recommended by the hotel staff:

Daheim im Lorsbacher Thal: Traditional German food, phenomenal flavours, very cozy spot with a large heated outdoor seating area. The house-made bratwurst here is what dreams are made of.

Kanonesteppel: Another great traditional spot, seemingly quite popular with the locals, I had the traditional schnitzel with the famous green source, a great recommendation by the wait staff, and I absolutely loved it. 

Mina: A lovely breakfast, lunch, and coffee/tea spot that blends Austrian and Egyptian cuisine. It might sound odd but trust me when I say, it is fantastic. The subtle spices are a great touch.

More recommendations for what to do in Frankfurt are to come but in the meantime read about why Frankfurt is considered one of the most Beautiful Cities in Germany on theabroadfiles.com.

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Libertine Lindenberg, Frankfurt
Frankensteiner Str. 20, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Rooms starting at $150 per Queen
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