Holiday Inn - the niu, Air Frankfurt Messe by IHG
Stylish, colourful rooms with a contemporary lounge
About this hotel
Part of the IHG family, this hip property leans into cool, colourful decor rather than the beige uniformity of a typical business hotel, with a bar and contemporary lounge that give the evening a bit more character after a day spent mostly at Rebstockbad. Pet-friendly rooms are confirmed, useful for a family travelling with a dog, and air conditioning matters on a hot Frankfurt summer day when the room needs to cool down fast after a sweaty pool session. Parking is available but charged separately rather than included, worth factoring into the total cost for a driving family. The taxi ride out to Rebstockbad and back covers a reasonable stretch of the fairground area, putting this hotel within the general Messe cluster rather than immediately beside the pool.
- Pet-friendly rooms
- Air conditioning
- Bar and lounge
Our take
This suits a family that wants a bit more design personality than the standard business hotel without stepping up to four-star pricing, and the pet-friendly policy is a genuine plus. Families needing free parking should look elsewhere on this list, since parking here is charged separately, and those wanting a full spa or indoor pool should consider the Radisson Blu or Maritim instead.
- ✓Confirm the paid parking rate at booking if driving in, since it's not included and the daily charge adds up over a longer stay.
- ✓Ask for a room away from the bar and lounge for a quieter night after a long day out at Rebstockbad with tired kids.
- ✓Book early during trade fair weeks, since the stylish design and pet-friendly policy make this a popular pick among business and leisure travellers alike.
Why we love it
- Stylish, colourful room design across the property
- Confirmed pet-friendly policy with no extra hassle
- Contemporary bar and lounge for evenings out
- Air conditioning throughout every guest room
Why guests love itWe liked that this didn't feel like every other business hotel near the fairground, with the colourful rooms actually making our teenager comment on the design instead of complaining about another beige box. The air conditioning was a genuine relief after a hot afternoon at Rebstockbad, and while parking cost extra, the dog being welcomed without any hassle more than made up for it on our end.