IC Frankfurt Master Thread [closed] - after January 01, 2010
Jun 26, 2017, 9:33 am
#136
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Based on the rather dated reviews it sounds like I am better off at the Marriott as the price is the same. As MR Gold I get free breakfast, and it sounds like I can't expect much here as IC Plat. 
Too bad as I think location would be more convenient.
Too bad as I think location would be more convenient.
Jun 26, 2017, 11:16 am
#137
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Japan
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complimentary and the executive lounge usually comes with the upgrade. Sadly, IC Plat AMB does not
get you anything anymore at the Frankfurt property.
Jun 27, 2017, 5:46 am
#138
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: FRA
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Check out the new HI Frankfurt Alte Oper: Brand new property, conveniently located (close to central station and city center) and nice rooms. Spire typically gets you a room with a terrace, which is very nice in summer. As Platinum you may receive the same, just ask for it.
Otherwise the HIX Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is a good choice, the best HIX I remember (converted office building, thus much larger rooms than the traditional European HIX shoe boxes).
Funny enough rates at all three properties (incl. IC) are often similar; using points the HI Alte Oper typically offers best value.
Otherwise the HIX Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is a good choice, the best HIX I remember (converted office building, thus much larger rooms than the traditional European HIX shoe boxes).
Funny enough rates at all three properties (incl. IC) are often similar; using points the HI Alte Oper typically offers best value.
Jun 27, 2017, 9:44 am
#139
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Check out the new HI Frankfurt Alte Oper: Brand new property, conveniently located (close to central station and city center) and nice rooms. Spire typically gets you a room with a terrace, which is very nice in summer. As Platinum you may receive the same, just ask for it.
Otherwise the HIX Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is a good choice, the best HIX I remember (converted office building, thus much larger rooms than the traditional European HIX shoe boxes).
Funny enough rates at all three properties (incl. IC) are often similar; using points the HI Alte Oper typically offers best value.
Otherwise the HIX Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is a good choice, the best HIX I remember (converted office building, thus much larger rooms than the traditional European HIX shoe boxes).
Funny enough rates at all three properties (incl. IC) are often similar; using points the HI Alte Oper typically offers best value.
Jun 27, 2017, 10:10 am
#140
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Japan
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day I looked and the HIX was over 350 Euros a night.
Jan 30, 2018, 7:31 pm
#141
Join Date: Feb 2007
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In checking this thread guess that makes sense if the HI have nicer rooms and breakfasts... I just booked IC as it was the cheapest of the lot. But double thinking if I'd rather have a newer room for a five night stay.
Jan 30, 2018, 10:32 pm
#142
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The only HI that is acceptable to me is the new one named after the opera. The others are subpar even compared to the tired IC. If you hold RA status the IC still is a no brainer. hI breakfast certainly is by far under IC standard
Jan 31, 2018, 4:43 am
#143
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 182
This is the confirmed upgrade grid for 2018 (amb / royal):
Standard ( to Superior / to Deluxe)
Superior (to Superior river view / to Club Studio)
Superior mit Mainblick (to Deluxe / to Club Studio)
Deluxe ( to Panoramic Suite / to Panoramic Suite including Club Lounge)
Panoramic Suite (no upgrade / to Club Suite)
Club Studio (to Club Suite / to Club Suite)
Club Suite (no upgrade / no upgrade)
Standard ( to Superior / to Deluxe)
Superior (to Superior river view / to Club Studio)
Superior mit Mainblick (to Deluxe / to Club Studio)
Deluxe ( to Panoramic Suite / to Panoramic Suite including Club Lounge)
Panoramic Suite (no upgrade / to Club Suite)
Club Studio (to Club Suite / to Club Suite)
Club Suite (no upgrade / no upgrade)
May 14, 2019, 2:43 pm
#144
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Platinum Ambassador here - checked in for one night coming from AMS and heading early tomorrow to DFW. The treatment is not great but it's not bad either!
- The upgrade wasn't much to 8th floor room (18 storey building) with a nice view. They having some kind of convention (textile industry?) in town and they are quasi-full capacity.
- Bottled water is nice
- ate out tonight and departing tomorrow at 6:30 AM. So won't use the $20 credit to offset the 35 Euro breakfast buffet.
- No need for late checkout - see above!
- The upgrade wasn't much to 8th floor room (18 storey building) with a nice view. They having some kind of convention (textile industry?) in town and they are quasi-full capacity.
- Bottled water is nice
- ate out tonight and departing tomorrow at 6:30 AM. So won't use the $20 credit to offset the 35 Euro breakfast buffet.
- No need for late checkout - see above!
May 15, 2019, 12:17 am
#145
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It was a bit iffy after the guest relations supremo moved on to a new role. The new guy/team turned to rule based decisions to handle guests and upgrades - I was hoping it had moved on from that.
May 16, 2019, 11:31 am
#147
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May 16, 2019, 1:33 pm
#148
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May 16, 2019, 1:37 pm
#149
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King Alex? I never thought I would miss him. The new lady appears to have a difficult standing. Reception and concierge staff come with regular nasty comments. And for sure: Until today she never dared to say even hello to me (as a customer with 50 or so nights a year).
May 16, 2019, 5:48 pm
#150
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King Alex? I never thought I would miss him. The new lady appears to have a difficult standing. Reception and concierge staff come with regular nasty comments. And for sure: Until today she never dared to say even hello to me (as a customer with 50 or so nights a year).