First look: Kimpton Major Frankfurt

Opened in Might 2025, Kimpton Major Frankfurt marks Kimpton’s German debut and brings the model’s design-forward, lifestyle-based hospitality to the monetary hub of Frankfurt. Frankfurt is a well-liked layover metropolis, with loads of direct flights to and from the U.S., however Kimpton Major Frankfurt’s central location, heat service and Bauhaus-inspired decor will make friends wish to spend extra time on this underrated metropolis. Plus, you possibly can e book a keep right here with IHG One Rewards factors.

Here is what I skilled throughout my two-night keep and why Kimpton Major Frankfurt made our checklist of the very best new resort openings of 2025.

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First impressions

With an unassuming entrance sandwiched between two different buildings, Kimpton Major Frankfurt is straightforward to overlook; the truth is, my household of 4 walked proper previous it with out noticing the door.

Step inside, and you will find a smooth, fashionable aesthetic rooted within the early Twentieth-century Bauhaus fashion, a minimalist method that leans closely on pops of coloration, geometric shapes and gleaming metals. The result’s fashionable with out being pretentious and charismatic with out being loud.

That is to not say you should be an artwork connoisseur to understand the resort. I did not even know what Bauhaus was till I stayed right here, and I loved exploring the topic within the espresso desk e book I discovered in my room.

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The rooms

Regardless of its small footprint, Kimpton Major Frankfurt has 155 rooms and suites unfold throughout 5 flooring.

My one-king suite (which measured about 500 sq. ft) included a mattress, a rest room, a desk, a closet, a wise TV and a number of other chairs, plus a separate sitting space with a settee and an extra TV. Wraparound home windows measuring 8 ft excessive regarded out over the encompassing streets.

Nonetheless, the blackout curtains did a wonderful job of retaining the room a darkish cocoon to permit me to sleep off my jet lag — till a development crew determined to start out drilling exterior at 7 a.m. Alas, that is among the dangers you run when staying in a metropolis.

Each room is stocked with complimentary tea, espresso and mineral water, in addition to a Nespresso machine, an electrical kettle and a minibar (for a price) that will get checked and refilled day by day. The minibar is empty sufficient that there is room to sit back smaller gadgets like takeout and water bottles.

My room felt fashionable and laid-back, with a playful combine of colourful patterns and supplies, however a number of small touches dialed the luxurious up a notch. There have been luxurious robes and smooth slippers, heated rest room tiles and even a yoga mat (supreme for stretching after a protracted flight). In accordance with the resort’s web site, the rooms additionally provide “luxe linens” (although the sheets had been virtually too slippery for my style) and a pillow menu.

The one shortcomings had been a number of awkwardly designed components within the rest room (however the design right here was particularly enjoyable, with pops of coloration and an exquisite navy blue tiled ground). Regardless of the area’s comparatively roomy dimensions, the countertop area was restricted and the bathe felt cramped, making it difficult to entry the cleaning soap dispensers. There was additionally nowhere to hold a hand towel close to the sink, and the round knobs proved troublesome to show with moist palms.

Eating at Kimpton Major Frankfurt

Kimpton Major Frankfurt is house to 2 bars and a restaurant.

The fifth-floor Lazuli Bar & Kitchen gives a day by day buffet-style breakfast unfold, which is properly stocked with the standard suspects like breads, meats, cheeses and fruits.

My celebration discovered the breakfast a scrumptious, handy technique to kick off a day of exploring — however the walk-in worth of 42 euros (roughly $49) per individual is fairly steep for what you get. When you plan to avail your self of the breakfast buffet, it can save you significantly by reserving a price with breakfast included; on my dates, this price round $28 additional per individual, per night time.

Lazuli additionally gives night drinks beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday by means of Sunday, with a rooftop terrace open through the summer season months.

Do not miss Anni, the ground-floor brasserie, the place elevated delicacies with a German twist is served in a relaxed setting meant to embody European cafe tradition.

The service was excellent, and my admittedly hard-to-please group — which included a vegan and two choosy eaters — gave the meals unanimous thumbs-ups. Highlights included the schnitzel ($38), the vegetable couscous ($19), the feldsalat ($15) and the pumpkin soup ($14), in addition to the Moriarty and clarified gin basil highball cocktails ($15 every).

Lastly, there’s the foyer bar, Might, which gives “curated espresso specialties by day and expertly crafted drinks by night time.” Company can pop in for a complimentary cocktail, mocktail or glass of wine on the day by day social hour from 5 to six p.m.

Facilities and repair

Throughout my keep, Kimpton Major Frankfurt appeared virtually bursting with pleasant and educated employees. In every single place I went — even when I used to be simply skulking across the empty bar throughout off hours to take photographs — somebody was there to ask if I wanted something.

Moreover, friends can sit up for the next facilities:

• A health heart with cardio machines, weight machines and free weights.
• A complimentary drink at Might through the day by day social hour from 5 to six p.m.
• Complimentary cruiser bikes for exploring: There are two bikes on the resort, however the employees can organize extra if wanted by means of the resort’s companion Frankfurt Bicycle Firm.
• No pet charges: In accordance with the resort’s web site, “carry alongside your furry, feathery or scaly member of the family … We have all of the goodies you should maintain your pet pampered.”
• “Forgot It. We have Obtained It.” program: When you notice you are lacking a vital merchandise, the resort gives complimentary must-haves like toothbrushes, shaving kits, telephone chargers and adaptors.

I solely want I had stayed lengthy sufficient to reap the benefits of all these facilities — and that I had a pet snake, so I may see what sort of reptile-pampering facilities they provide.

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Location and logistics

A part of the comparatively new 4 growth, Kimpton Major Frankfurt has all the professionals and cons of being in a enterprise district: It is quieter and fewer touristy than extra fashionable European metropolis facilities however with out a lot nightlife.

Nonetheless, there’s loads to discover close by. The resort is conveniently positioned between the historic Romerberg sq. and Frankfurt Major Prepare Station, inside a 12-minute stroll of Frankfurt’s Outdated City, the Goethestrasse luxurious purchasing district and the Kleinmarkthalle meals market, and simply blocks from the closest Christmas market.

Getting right here from the airport requires a 20-minute practice experience on the S8 line, with tickets costing 11 euros (roughly $13) per individual; we saved by buying a bunch ticket for 4 passengers for 36 euros ($42).

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What it prices to remain at Kimpton Major Frankfurt and e book

My one-king studio suite begins at 219 euros (round $255) or 55,000 IHG factors per night time, whereas a primary “important” room begins from 170 euros ($198) or 36,000 factors per night time. Observe that money costs will enhance when you add breakfast to your keep, and chances are you’ll not be capable to e book a breakfast-included price with factors.

That comes out to a worth of 0.55 or 0.46 cents per level, proper round our January 2026 valuation of 0.5 cents apiece for IHG factors. Since chances are you’ll not get outsize worth in your factors right here, it may make extra sense to pay with money if charges are affordable in your dates.

When reserving Kimpton Major Frankfurt, you may wish to use a bank card that earns bonus factors on IHG stays and/or gives automated IHG One Rewards elite standing for value-added advantages. A couple of nice choices embody:

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Accessibility

Kimpton Major Frankfurt gives wheelchair-accessible rooms with more room and options like automated door openers and roll-in loos, in addition to elevators giant sufficient to accommodate wheelchairs. There are additionally hearing-accessible rooms with visible doorbells.

Nonetheless, I did not see Braille on any placards across the resort, so it is probably not as handy for friends with visible impairments. As at all times, TPG recommends contacting the resort forward of time to make sure it might probably meet your wants.

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Backside line

Kimpton Major Frankfurt places friends within the coronary heart of all this metropolis has to supply. Whether or not you are coming to find the realm otherwise you merely want a spot to relaxation your head whereas in transit to a different European vacation spot, a keep right here will make you are feeling proper at house.

No, the resort does not provide a spa or pool, and Frankfurt could not have the everyday buzzing nightlife you’d count on from different European cities — however that calm simplicity is a part of its enchantment. Between the resort’s heat service, relaxed-yet-elevated eating venues and complimentary facilities, friends can sit up for an environment of understated luxurious.