This Underrated German City Is the 2026 World Design Capital and It Just Got a Chic New Hotel With a Swimming Pool

"Although the exterior reflects the hotel's 20th-century roots, the interiors-which include an entire ground floor of generous public spaces as well as 98 guest rooms and 49 suites-have been vastly transformed. The result is a series of spaces that juxtapose Old World gravitas and contemporary flair, creating a sense of a journey without leaving the resort."

"Frankfurt's cool scene is not in your face; you have to know where to find it. Everything is a bit hidden-from the fashionable restaurants and art galleries in the city's red-light district to the fairy tale villages with ancient castles nestled in the hills of the nearby Taunus mountain."

"Nestled in the city's outskirts, the hotel sits in the lively Sachsenhausen district, a quick, scenic walk to the Main River that runs through Frankfurt. Originally a private villa built in 1901, the hotel is now part of the Althoff Collection, a portfolio of six five-star properties across Europe, known for their exceptional culinary experiences."

The Florentin by Althoff Collection challenges Frankfurt's reputation as merely a business destination. Located in the vibrant Sachsenhausen district, this luxury hotel occupies a 1901 private villa transformed into part of the prestigious Althoff Collection of five-star European properties. The property features 98 guest rooms and 49 suites alongside extensive public spaces blending Old World elegance with modern design. Amenities include a 10,000-square-foot wellness area with indoor pool and The Dune fine-dining restaurant. The hotel's strategic location provides easy access to the Main River, neighborhood apple wine pubs, and the Museumsufer, a collection of over 30 riverside museums, positioning Frankfurt as a destination offering cultural experiences beyond business travel.

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