I am spending 3 nights in Frankfurt and the main point of my coming to Frankfurt is to celebrate the new year. I particularly choose Frankfurt as the Hilton is in a very central area and the prices are decent for the holidays. It also comes with an executive lounge which will be handy for the holidays in Europe where most food places will be closed. I decided to stay at the HGI on the first night since it is cheaper and nearer to the Hauptbahnhof. I am arriving rather late in the evening on the first day. I just need to shower and sleep. It will be better to stay in something that I can just get there in steps. You can still walk to the city centre and both the train station. It is just slightly further out. This also makes it very convenient if you are coming from the airport as it is just a short train ride away. 

Booking Process & Pre Arrival

I booked directly with Hilton for the stay and got the base-level Queen room. I reach out ahead to the hotel and get some information. They also pre-upgraded me to a Queen Superior Room. This is very nicely appreciated since HGI does not have to upgrade elite guests. This would have cost around 159 Euros a night. I wish that Hilton could improve on this aspect. Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt City Centre comes with 167 guest rooms and suites spread across 6 categories. You can check out the breakdown below. 

RoomsBathtub Room Size
QueenNo19 Sqm
Queen SuperiorYes21 Sqm
2 Bed TwinYes19 Sqm
King SuperiorYes21 Sqm
Queen Junior SuiteYes34 Sqm
King Junior SuiteYes34 Sqm

Checking In

I arrive at the hotel at around 10.30pm. I took the ICE train to Hauptbahnhof from Berlin. From here it is a short 10 mins walk. There are multiple supermarkets and eateries around the area. The area around Central Station might not be the best in Frankfurt but should be fine if you don’t stay out too late. It can be slightly dodgy. The hotel was quiet at this time and I was immediately helped by the staff. 

It is quite a cosy lobby area with some computers and seating. They also have a bar by the side of the lobby. The staff reconfirmed all my information and confirmed the room that I would be staying in. I was also provided the timings for breakfast.  

Queen Superior Room

I was assigned a room on the fifth floor of the hotel. This is also the highest floor. I got room 506, a Queen Superior Room. The room is just a short walk away from the elevators and immediately upon entering, the room has some sort of an open concept. I like the edges and roof of the rooms given how I was on the rooftop. This adds quite some flair to the room. The entrance sort of lets you out in the middle of the room. 

You can find the bathroom to the right. This is one of my favourite aspects of the room. It is super spacious and well-designed. It offers a very clean and neat set-up. The place comes with a single sink. All sorts of amenities are included and as per the usual, you can find large pump-size bottles of Crabtree and Evelyn here. 

The bathroom comes with a standing shower with a semi-enclosed glass screen. They have both a handheld shower head and a rainforest shower head. I appreciate it as it’s been quite some time since I had one. The water pressure and temperature control is excellent. I also love the heated towel rack and cosmetic mirror. 

On the other side of the entrance, you can find the wardrobe. It is slightly smaller in size. It comes with plenty of hangers, laundry bags, a portable luggage rack and also a full-length mirror. I did wish that they had some hooks by the side for your coat and outerwear.  

The room is sort of in a L-shaped configuration. Along the wall, there is a working desk set up that stretches throughout. This is also where the TV can be found. It is equipped with an ergonomic office chair that offers great back support for working. Power outlets are within reach and the Wi-Fi connection is very good in the room. The television is of a decent size and comes with a good number of channels. Most of them are in German. In the cabinet below, you can also find a fridge that is left empty for your use. There is also a safe and kettle here. Packaged tea and coffee are provided. 

In the middle of the room, there is a small coffee table as well as an armchair. This is nice. I always appreciate having a separate sitting area in the room. This is especially true in a non-suite room. There isn’t much of a view here and I just left the blinds drawn. This is after all only a very short stay. 

The queen-sized bed is in the corner of the room. I love that it is a firm size. It offers great back support. The pillows were also good and not mushy. I had a lovely sleep. On both sides of the bed, you can find nightstands with power outlets and controls for the lighting. 

Breakfast at Garden Grille

Breakfast is served at Garden Grille restaurant. This is the standard location for the Hilton Garden Inn. Breakfast is buffet style and served from 7am to 11am. I was down for breakfast rather late around 10.30am. The restaurant is found one level below the ground floor. You can easily access it via the spiral stairs by the side of the reception. I found the breakfast to be much better than expected and above the usual HGI Standard. Drinks-wise consists of tea, coffee and artisan juice! That is lovely! 

Then in the middle, you can find some fruits, continental options, pastries and cold cuts. 

They also had a range of hot food selections. The French toast is very good. You can also order eggs to cook to your liking and there is also a waffle station where you can make your waffle. 

Conclusion

This is a simple stay. I certainly got my money’s worth. It is well-priced for the value you are getting. I will have no qualms recommending this place. This is especially true if you have an early flight or train out of the central station. It is a good spot if you do not need anything special or luxurious. I am very happy with this HGI!