Sheraton Frankfurt Airport FRA, Germany [Master Thread]
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Sheraton Frankfurt Airport FRA, Germany [Master Thread]
This is a great way to go for a night before a flight out.
Great, spacious club lounge with a fantastic breakfast. They have a "mini gym" on the club level in addition to the "big gym" downstairs, below the check-in level. You can get up, get your work out before your long haul flight home, grab a shower, grab breakfast & check out w/ lounge reception. If you're on AA, the hotel is literally down the hall (across a catwalk) from the FRA AAdmirals Club. I think it's also across a diff. catwalk from United's departures, not sure 'tho.
Also a great 'open-late' lite dinner & open bar. Lite dinner (various pastas & salads) 'til 10:30pm, open bar 'til 11:30pm. So, it works out well if you're elsewhere in Germany and just coming in that night pre-flight, and want to grab late night food/drink offerings.
It's def. a bit pricey for an airport hotel, 'tho, but's def. a LOT nicer than most airport hotels.
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Great, spacious club lounge with a fantastic breakfast. They have a "mini gym" on the club level in addition to the "big gym" downstairs, below the check-in level. You can get up, get your work out before your long haul flight home, grab a shower, grab breakfast & check out w/ lounge reception. If you're on AA, the hotel is literally down the hall (across a catwalk) from the FRA AAdmirals Club. I think it's also across a diff. catwalk from United's departures, not sure 'tho.
Also a great 'open-late' lite dinner & open bar. Lite dinner (various pastas & salads) 'til 10:30pm, open bar 'til 11:30pm. So, it works out well if you're elsewhere in Germany and just coming in that night pre-flight, and want to grab late night food/drink offerings.
It's def. a bit pricey for an airport hotel, 'tho, but's def. a LOT nicer than most airport hotels.
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Last edited by SanDiego1K; Apr 8, 2010 at 12:28 pm
#2
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I stayed at this property (FRA Sheraton) on 2/17. Checked in at 11:30AM, and was inquired to the time of check-out. As a curtesy, I responded that I was going to check out that very evening rather than the following day. Then, the front desk agent asked for the time of check out that evening and I responded 7:30PM. At 6:55PM I got a knock on the door by housekeeping with cart ready to clean my room (talk about efficiency to turn the room). I told him that I was going to check out no later than 7:30PM.
I went to front desk and asked for the on-duty manager to discuss this actions of booting guests out of their room. The manager first apologizes to me, and then proceeds to blame housekeeping on this and assured me that she will get to the bottom of this and promised to take care of me on the next stay. She said that this is not how a "5-Star" hotel is run. Yeah right, a 5-Star. I said fine ("what ever"), since I have a plane to catch (a 9:15PM flight to FCO). Then I overheard an airline pilot who was checking out that housekeeping was rushing him to get out of his room. That was it, I placed a call with Starwood corporate customer service this morning and filed a complaint. Hopefully, SPG could put a stop in to this.
By the way, I was upgraded to a standard club level room on the 8th FL (and not a standard suite). I was too tired to go and complaint. The club room was less than underwhelming, what a lousy hotel.
But it was convenient to get back to the airport.
I went to front desk and asked for the on-duty manager to discuss this actions of booting guests out of their room. The manager first apologizes to me, and then proceeds to blame housekeeping on this and assured me that she will get to the bottom of this and promised to take care of me on the next stay. She said that this is not how a "5-Star" hotel is run. Yeah right, a 5-Star. I said fine ("what ever"), since I have a plane to catch (a 9:15PM flight to FCO). Then I overheard an airline pilot who was checking out that housekeeping was rushing him to get out of his room. That was it, I placed a call with Starwood corporate customer service this morning and filed a complaint. Hopefully, SPG could put a stop in to this.
By the way, I was upgraded to a standard club level room on the 8th FL (and not a standard suite). I was too tired to go and complaint. The club room was less than underwhelming, what a lousy hotel.
But it was convenient to get back to the airport.
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One of the best club lounges of any Starwood!
Sheraton Frankfurt Hotel and Towers is more than one airport hotel, is a gorgeous Starwood hotel located right on the airport.
Very nice, exceptionally clean, and gracious staff.
I stop here all months... Personnel is eager to please and answer questions/give direction.
Great, spacious club lounge with a fantastic breakfast and snacks all day. Rooms are spacious and comfortable - sound proof as is connected to the airport.
Very nice, exceptionally clean, and gracious staff.
I stop here all months... Personnel is eager to please and answer questions/give direction.
Great, spacious club lounge with a fantastic breakfast and snacks all day. Rooms are spacious and comfortable - sound proof as is connected to the airport.
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I would rather stay at the Sheraton due to the club lounge. Its one of the best and they actually cater to your every whim. I mean cooked to order breakfast, the massive coffee machine, full bar at night, and drawers stocked with beer and glass coca-cola bottles. The only down side is that the airport shuts down exactly at 10PM no exceptions, along with the S-Bahn. Most of the time I use cash & points, so it is really worth it.
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I am not quite sure about what Frankfurt you are talking, however, I have taken flights from Frankfurt close to midnight and the last S-Bahn leaves FRA at 2:05 in the morning. However, if I have the choice to stay in the heart of town with everything in walking distance or at an airport hotel with 8 minutes walk to the train station, 10 minutes average wait on the platform and 15 minutes train ride, the choice would be easy. It appears to be a US attitude, to prefer a good lounge over a top location.
Tom
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A functional, over-priced, characterless, conveniently located Hotel ?. Definitely.
Gorgeous ?. Definitely not !!.
#7
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I considered the airport Sheraton for this past weekend, but opted for the Frankfurt Westin Grand. SUPER location for roaming the Zell, exploring the Dom area, and connecting to S-bahn. MUCH better than spending a night at the airport location.
#8
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My stay at the FRA Sheraton
I stayed at the FRA Sheraton last night, due to United grounding its 777 fleet. Finding the hotel was hideous, but when I did get there, the lobby and aesthetics were splendid. Upon checkin, I was upgraded to a tower room on the 5th floor (SPG), and since I am flying (N)C, given a 30 euro dinner and 20 euro breakfast vouchers.
When I entered the room, I was pleasantly suprised at the size of the room (nice for American standards, palatial for European standards), and the bed (see above). The design is a nice mix between modern and typical, with an unimpressive TV, unique and functional wood slab desk, and tasteful lighting. Not much of a view out the window, with another Sheraton tower next to me and a sliver of the airport, but hey.... it's an airport hotel after all.
For dinner, I skipped the voucher and went to the banquet room where UA had set up catering for the masses. The dinner was so-so.
For breakfast, I went to Flavors, one of the hotel's restaurants. They told me the buffet was 34 euro, but upon pulling out my 20 euro voucher they took it and waved me inside. The interior and settings were quite nice, service exceptionally good, and the buffet itself was a typical European spread -- except the food choices being about 2-2.5x as large as a typical hotel breakfast, and the quality being clearly a cut above.
Overall, I'd give this hotel 4.75 out of 5 stars. For what it is, a European hotel and a Sheraton, it gets heaps of praise from me. Although I was delayed by a day, this was certainly a good way to spend the downtime. I highly recommend this place if you're doing business in the area and need some place close to connecting flights. I wouldn't be surprised to see Starwood upgrade this past a Sheraton.
When I entered the room, I was pleasantly suprised at the size of the room (nice for American standards, palatial for European standards), and the bed (see above). The design is a nice mix between modern and typical, with an unimpressive TV, unique and functional wood slab desk, and tasteful lighting. Not much of a view out the window, with another Sheraton tower next to me and a sliver of the airport, but hey.... it's an airport hotel after all.
For dinner, I skipped the voucher and went to the banquet room where UA had set up catering for the masses. The dinner was so-so.
For breakfast, I went to Flavors, one of the hotel's restaurants. They told me the buffet was 34 euro, but upon pulling out my 20 euro voucher they took it and waved me inside. The interior and settings were quite nice, service exceptionally good, and the buffet itself was a typical European spread -- except the food choices being about 2-2.5x as large as a typical hotel breakfast, and the quality being clearly a cut above.
Overall, I'd give this hotel 4.75 out of 5 stars. For what it is, a European hotel and a Sheraton, it gets heaps of praise from me. Although I was delayed by a day, this was certainly a good way to spend the downtime. I highly recommend this place if you're doing business in the area and need some place close to connecting flights. I wouldn't be surprised to see Starwood upgrade this past a Sheraton.
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One more comment for business travelers regarding the Internet. As of my stay, there is wired as well as wireless (802.11g) connectivity. The price is 8 euro/hr, 18 euro / 24 hr. and they have a larger (36 hr?) package, can't remember the cost.
YMMV; your company may have a negotiated rate w/ Internet included but if not, factor this in.
YMMV; your company may have a negotiated rate w/ Internet included but if not, factor this in.
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Here's my photo trip report of the hotel from last week:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...6&postcount=44
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...6&postcount=44
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interneta access
If the hotel fees for internet access are problematic and/or prohbitivie, I've known FTers who have walked across the catwalk (from the Flavors restuarant) to the American Airlines AAdmirals Club, open 'til 8pm (for those with A/C memberships, AA/OW status and/or class-of-service tickets that allow access, etc.). The booze and the internet are free.
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I have been to this property about 100 times, never upgraded to a suite....but since I am there for only one night, I have never asked for a suite, either.
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If the hotel fees for internet access are problematic and/or prohbitivie, I've known FTers who have walked across the catwalk (from the Flavors restuarant) to the American Airlines AAdmirals Club, open 'til 8pm (for those with A/C memberships, AA/OW status and/or class-of-service tickets that allow access, etc.). The booze and the internet are free.
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Suite upgrades seldom happen at this property, since it is often heavily booked. They have a captive audience....mainly travellers staying for a single night.
I have been to this property about 100 times, never upgraded to a suite....but since I am there for only one night, I have never asked for a suite, either.
I have been to this property about 100 times, never upgraded to a suite....but since I am there for only one night, I have never asked for a suite, either.
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You know.....getting a suite for one night does not do much for me, since, more than likely, I'm arriving after work or after a flight, I might read, go to bed, and leave in the morning again. If anything, I'd rather have a suite on a longer stay. (Wouldn't we all?)
I only commented that I have never been offered a suite at FRA. More often than not, I even decline a suite if there for one night......they might as well give it to someone who is staying longer, or maybe has kids with them, or is spending time with the GF (while the wife is at home ) and needs more room to "socialize."
I only commented that I have never been offered a suite at FRA. More often than not, I even decline a suite if there for one night......they might as well give it to someone who is staying longer, or maybe has kids with them, or is spending time with the GF (while the wife is at home ) and needs more room to "socialize."