A hotel that I’ve been looking forward to for years is finally opening in the coming days. Admittedly I’m probably a little more excited about this than the average person (since I have family in the area), so thanks for indulging me…
Basics of The Florentin Frankfurt, Althoff Collection
The Florentin Frankfurt is opening as of Monday, December 1, 2025. This represents the rebranding of the former Villa Kennedy Frankfurt, which closed in 2022.
Initially the property was going to be converted into something other than a hotel, but the owners backtracked, and now it belongs to the Althoff Collection. For those not familiar, that’s a German hotel group, with a small collection of properties.
Of course I wish this hotel were branded more internationally (in terms of elite perks and points), but it is what it is. The hotel also belongs to Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), which is more of a marketing organization than an actual hotel group.
Anyway, back in the day I considered Villa Kennedy to be the city’s best property. The hotel has now undergone a full renovation, so I suspect this will continue to be the place to stay, even better than before.
The Florentin boasts 147 rooms and suites, ranging in size from the 32-34 square meter deluxe rooms, to the 68-74 square meter deluxe suites. The breakdown of rooms vs. suites is interesting, as there are 98 rooms and 49 suites, so it’s quite a suite-heavy property.
The Florentin also has a full service spa with five treatment rooms, an indoor pool, saunas, steam rooms, and more.
When it comes to the culinary scene, expect two restaurants, a bar, and a cigar room. The restaurants include The Garden, offering all-day dining, plus The Dune, a destination restaurant by Niclas Nußbaumer. That’s in addition to The Florentin Bar and a cigar room.
Frankfurt’s luxury hotel market really is quite sad, so this looks like it’ll be the city’s best property, by a long shot.
The Florentin Frankfurt pricing & availability
As mentioned above, The Florentin Frankfurt is opening as of December 2025. So, what is pricing like? I imagine pricing will change over time, given that the hotel is brand new, and it takes time to optimize pricing. As things currently stand, the absolute lowest rate I see is €421 per night for a base room, but costs go up from there.
They’re definitely skimming the market in terms of pricing, and I’m curious if the hotel can command those rates, especially without a connection to a major international hotel group (which often stimulates bookings).
The funny thing about Frankfurt is that it’s a European business hub, but at the same time, has virtually zero tourism. Sure, maybe sometimes people stop there for a long layover, but it’s not like you see too many people (especially international travelers) visit Frankfurt as their intended destination.
Not only is that pricing on the high side, but as of now, The Florentin doesn’t seem to belong to any of the major programs that offer extra perks, like Virtuoso, Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts, etc. It’s always advantageous to book that way, to take advantage of benefits like free breakfast, a room upgrade, a credit, etc.
That being said, Leading Hotels of the World does have its Leaders Club program, which at least offers some perks. Just for being a member, you can receive an upgrade, complimentary breakfast, and more. It still seems like it would be advantageous if the hotel joined more programs, to increase its potential customer base.
Bottom line
The Florentin Frankfurt is opening as of December 2025, representing the reopening of the former Villa Kennedy Frankfurt. It was my favorite property in Frankfurt before it closed, and now that it has undergone a full renovation, I’m sure it’ll be even nicer. I look forward to staying here, though ideally in summer, to be able to fully enjoy the beautiful courtyard.
This isn’t the only property opening soon in Frankfurt, as Kennedy 89, Hyatt Unbound Collection, is expected to open in January 2026, and is basically next door to this hotel. I’m looking forward to that as well.
Anyone else looking forward to staying at The Florentin Frankfurt?