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| Kempinski
Hotel Frankfurt |
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| Frankfurt
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| Extraordinary - Society |
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5 Stars
& 6 Stripes
Overall - 'Hotel & Service' |
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The
Ultimate Award:
Seven Stars
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| Germany, in the heart of Europe, is a must on every
history travelers’ list, but ‘Frankfurt am Main’, is normally
recognized as major trade and bank hub, rarely receives the recognition as the
city of great historic significance that it is. Frankfurt was recognized as a
Stone Age development from the many artifacts discovered over the years, then
developed during Roman times into a garrison town. It was first mentioned
officially in 794, and later became a place of importance during the Holy Roman
Empire. By the 12th century the ‘Frankfurt Fair’ had already
attracted business from the Mediterranean to the Baltic Sea in a tradition that
spanned over 500 years. The gothic Saint Bartholomeus Cathedral for example is
one of a kind perseverant structure, having been destroyed and rebuilt twice
since its 14th century construction. Frankfurt’s ‘Old Town’ with
Paulskirche, Römer, and the Cathedral, as well as being the seat of the
city's administrative branch seems to be the hot spot for the city's tourism
industry. It was in Frankfurt in 1848 that Germany’s first-ever
parliamentary delegation met at the Paulskirche (Paul’s church). Although
the Prussians disbanded this parliament, Frankfurt was (obviously much later)
hailed by US President John F Kennedy as the ‘cradle of democracy in
Germany’. |
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| We took residence at the Kempinski Hotel Gravenbruch,
located within a short driving distance of Frankfurt’s International
Airport and train stations and only seven miles to Frankfurt’s ‘Old
Town’. The hotel had been recommended by a business affiliate and we are
pleased to report that it was an excellent choice. Placed in a private park,
the Kempinski Hotel Gravenbruch makes an elegant retreat for business and
leisure traveler alike, as all are at the end of the day are looking to relax
and rest without the noise of the city. Besides, the elegant pool and spa
facilities and sumptuous breakfast buffet at the EssTisch the next morning is
alone worth the stay. The accommodations we had booked turned out to be a
tastefully furnished junior suite with views over a park that was expertly
kept. Our junior suite was well equipped with a nice welcome basket, a
Nespresso machine, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and all kinds of gadgets. I was
able to keep up with my office work and able to attend a three-country
conference call without downtime while my wife took advantage of the indoor
swimming pool that featured a lovely star-studded sky ceiling. Of particular
interest at the hotel is an outdoor pool with a unique view over the lake as
well and both pools were kept at a comfortable 82.4 degrees F. The Luxury Spa
at the Kempinski Hotel Gravenbruch offers a variety of treatments and services.
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| When in New York do as the …. We advise not to
miss a visit atop Frankfurt's Main Tower and experience the amazing 360-degree
view over the ‘Main-hattan’ skyline. Using one of the high-speed
elevators, which are some of the fastest in Europe, you will reach the platform
in no time.--We assure you that there's plenty to see and do in this
2,000-year-old German city besides working, shopping, dining and bar hopping.
You might want to catch a screening at the German Film Museum, or stroll of the
museums and/or exhibits of one of Frankfurt’s many art galleries or get
back to the hotel for a unique dinner at the Torschenke restaurant. Here we
especially enjoyed the breaded pork chops on a bed of lentils with a freshly
drawn beer in a chilled stone. Overall we were very pleased with our
accommodations, the service, and the cuisine. It was evident that the
management, is inspiring personal service, tailor made to suit the
client’s individual needs. |
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by
Thorsten Buehrmann
Editor: Ingrid Lemme
Editor-in-Chief: John
Lomitola |
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| © 2016 ~ Seven Stars and Stripes, Inc. |
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