Berlin, Hamburg, Munich. They’re all well-loved weekend destinations known for avant-garde clubs, cultural intrigue, hearty food, and the spectacle that is Oktoberfest. But one of Germany’s most intriguing cities has been flying under the tourist radar for decades. As Germany’s financial hub, Frankfurt has always had a somewhat dowdy reputation, but the metropolis is anything but boring. Now, the once shady city is having its moment in the spotlight thanks to an influx of creative street art, an epic food scene, and the rise in design-led hotels like Roomers Frankfurt.
Part of Germany’s Gekko Group, the hotel takes up residence in an abandoned office block close to the city’s River Main. While the façade feels a tad soulless, once the property’s huge matte black doors — emblazoned with Gekko’s Scarab-esque style logo — are opened, a sanctuary of sumptuous interiors and intrigue unfolds.
