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Hotel Am Zoo, Frankfurt am Main

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About the Hotel

Alfred-Brehm-Platz 6, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 60316

Hotel Am Zoo is a traditional family-run hotel established in 1961, located adjacent to the Frankfurt Zoo. This 3-star hotel features 79 rooms offering views of the zoo or the Frankfurt skyline. Its central location allows easy access to local attractions, making it ideal for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel is situated near a subway station providing direct connections to Frankfurt's trade fair, train station, and airport.

Location

Hotel Am Zoo is situated in the Ostend district, just a five-minute walk from Frankfurt's shopping street, Zeil. The nearby Zoo underground station offers direct subway access to major locations, including the trade fair within 15 minutes. Additional transportation options, including bus services, ensure guests can reach cultural sites and entertainment areas swiftly.

Rooms

Hotel Am Zoo boasts 79 rooms with a total of 125 beds, located in the main house and adjoining building. The rooms range from standard to upscale, featuring flat-screen TVs, safes, and complimentary wireless internet. Some accommodations include balconies for outdoor views, while others offer both cityscape and zoo views. Selected suites provide additional space with separate living areas.

Eat & Drink

The hotel's brasserie serves as the breakfast room and bar, offering a variety of snacks and dishes, including hearty meat options and fresh salads. Guests can enjoy selected wines and locally brewed beer. The dining area is available for celebrations, with seating for up to 76 people indoors and on the terrace.

Leisure & Business

Amenities at Hotel Am Zoo include complimentary wireless internet access, a terrace, and laundry facilities. The hotel provides assistance with tour and ticket bookings. A closed parking lot with 20 spaces is available for extra charge. The property is equipped with safety features such as smoke detectors and a first aid kit.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
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1 person
14 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
City view
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Double Room Balcony
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2 persons
18 m² 
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2 Single beds
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Suite
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2 persons
24 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Frankfurt am Main 1.3 km
Airports
Frankfurt (FRA) 15.4 km
Mannheim City (MHG) 81.9 km
Train
Frankfurt Central Station 2.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Services

  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Packed lunches

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Room features

  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Alfred-Brehm-Platz 6, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 60316
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Alfred-Brehm-Platz 6, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 60316
Nearby
Zoo
Frankfurt Zoological Garden
540 m
Restaurants
Cafe Bohne
100 m
Pfingstweidstr. 9b
Home Ramen
120 m
Pfingstweidstr. 12
Kaffeehaus am Zoo
70 m
Alfred-Brehm-Platz 14
Thai Snack
290 m
Sandweg 6c
Pizzeria La Flora
310 m
Sandweg 10
Shangrila Restaurant
370 m
Friedberger Anlage 1-3
Jannis
440 m
Hanauer Landstr. 6
Tibet Bistro
420 m
Sandweg 28
Try
400 m
Zeil 5
Restaurant Buchholz
510 m
Sandweg 38
Pizzeria Bella Rosa
370 m
Waldschmidtstr. 34

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
74%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Great location
Friendly staff
Noisy room
Simple dining
7.4/10
Very good
Rooms
7.4
Location
8.5
Service
8.1
Dining
6.3
Guest reviews
7.4/10
based on 11 reviews
3/5 based on 134 reviews
7.4
7.4/10based on 4172 reviews
#226 of 305 hotels in Frankfurt based on Tripadvisor
Mark
United Kingdom, May  2024
7.6/10

The hotel offers very clean rooms, but they are on the smaller side. The service was cooperative and accommodating, making check-in/out hassle-free. The location is ideal, with easy access to public transportation and nearby cafes. The dining experience varied from simple but fresh to really good. Overall, a convenient stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are very clean but a bit small.
Service
8.0
The staff was cooperative and check-in/out was smooth.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is perfect with easy access to public transport and nearby cafes.
Dining
7.0
The dining options ranged from simple but fresh to very good.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory for a comfortable stay.
Terry
United States, April  2024
7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The location was great, very central and near various amenities, but the room faced the noisy street and had a slight stinky odor. The service was friendly and accommodating, with a helpful staff member waiving the Wi-Fi charge due to my room rate being high. The dining options were simple but tasty, conveniently located near the train station. Overall, the value for money was decent, but there were some room for improvement in certain aspects.

Rooms
7.0
My room faced the street, which made it noisy if I had the window open. It also lacked a refrigerator and had a bit of a stinky smell.
Service
8.0
The staff knocked very loudly on my door while I was still asleep, but they were very friendly and helpful with local tips and waving off the Wi-Fi charge due to my high room rate.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent, close to the city center and near the river, making it easy to access various attractions and public transport options.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was basic but good value for money, with simple yet tasty options. However, it was a bit cold, and I had to request a microwave.
Facilities
7.0
Great location
Noisy room
Eric
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.2/10

The hotel offers clean, spacious rooms at good value for money. The service is very friendly and helpful, ensuring a lovely stay. The location is convenient and excellent for both leisure and business travelers. However, the dining experience may need some improvement in variety and value for money.

Rooms
7.0
The room was big, comfortable, but sadly very dirty, especially the pillows which had a yellowish color.
Service
9.0
The service was very friendly and helpful, from the reception to the maids.
Location
8.0
The location is very good, helpful, and friendly, being very convenient for my activities. The hotel staff, especially Heike, Aidsa, and Jens, were extremely excellent and helpful.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was basic, and the price seemed rather expensive relative to the value provided.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.
Carlos
United States, March  2024
7.6/10

I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at this hotel. The room didn't have that typical musty smell that I often find in German hotels, and it was spacious, cozy, and quite comfortable, meeting my cleanliness standards. However, the decor looked a bit dated. The service was very kind overall, although not very flexible, but I was pleased when they waived the WiFi charge given the high room rate. The location was superb, right in the heart of the city close to all amenities and transportation options. The dining experience was simple but fresh and tasty. Overall, it was a good stay with a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms
8.0
The room was spacious, warm enough for October, and met my cleanliness standards.
Service
7.0
The staff was very kind and accommodating, even if not very flexible at times.
Location
9.0
The location was really good, centrally situated with easy access to transportation options.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were simple but fresh and tasty.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.
Christopher
United Kingdom, February  2024
8.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the train station and various shops and restaurants. The rooms, although a bit old, are still clean and warm, providing a comfortable stay. The service was helpful and accommodating, making my experience pleasant. The dining options were basic but good value for the money, conveniently located nearby the train station. Overall, a convenient choice for those seeking a central location with friendly service.

Rooms
8.0
The en suite bathroom was big and clean, although missing a refrigerator which was a bit inconvenient for storing medicine.
Service
9.0
The service was very helpful and accommodating during my stay.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently situated near the train station, shops, and restaurants, providing easy access to different parts of the city.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered basic options, and I had to request a microwave for some meals.
Facilities
Gary
United Kingdom, January  2024
7.2/10

I stayed at a hotel that is conveniently located right next to the Zoo U-bahn stop, close to the heart of Frankfurt. The room was comfortable and offered great value for money, although it could have been cleaner in some areas like under the mattress and in corners where spider webs were present.

Rooms
8.0
My room at the hotel was comfortable and great value for money, but it could have been cleaner in terms of dust under the mattress and spider webs in corners.
Service
7.0
The service provided was exceptional, particularly in terms of being helpful with directions and information. However, there were instances where they seemed a bit serious or easily overwhelmed.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is outstanding, nestled in a quiet area that is still conveniently close to major attractions in the city. Being right next to the U-Bahn station made it incredibly easy to explore, and the staff was extremely excellent and helpful, especially Heike, Aidsa, and Jens.
Dining
5.0
While the dining options at the hotel were extremely generic and not of great value, the staff did attempt to provide everything needed. There was fresh local fish available, but overall, it was not impressive in terms of value for money.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered essential facilities like laundry, a welcome drink, and tours/ticket assistance, making the stay convenient. However, there were no standout features that stood out.
Great location
Room cleanliness
Charles
United States, November  2023
6.8/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was convenient with easy access to public transportation and close to the zoo, but the room let in too much street noise and cigarette smoke. The staff was friendly and accommodating, offering some nice perks for the high room rate. The dining options were limited, although the food was fresh and tasty.

Rooms
5.0
Despite being in a good location, the room had issues with noise from the street and cigarette smoke coming through the vent, which made it uncomfortable during the heat wave. Additionally, the cleanliness left something to be desired.
Service
9.0
The staff members were pleasant, friendly, and helpful throughout my stay. They even waived the wifi charge as a gesture of goodwill, which was a nice touch.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was convenient, with easy access to public transport, close to the zoo, and just a short walk to the city center. However, the immediate area lacked diverse dining options.
Dining
6.0
Although the dining options were limited in the nearby area, the food served was fresh and delicious. There is room for improvement in offering more varied choices.
Facilities
The hotel's facilities did not have specific comments, but they served their purpose adequately during my stay.
Malcolm
United Kingdom, October  2023
8.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the Zoo U-bahn stop, offering a quiet stay close to the main shopping area, restaurants, and the business district. The rooms are very clean and cozy, although on the smaller side. The service provided was top-notch with helpful and friendly staff always available. The dining options were good but slightly overpriced. Overall, a great value for the prime location.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very nice and clean, although a bit small.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and always available.
Location
9.0
The location exceeded expectations, being near the Zoo and within walking distance to the main shopping street and business district.
Dining
7.0
The dining was good, but slightly expensive relative to the value.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained and enjoyable.
Rudy
United States, June  2023
6.8/10

The hotel offers a nice stay with clean rooms and very helpful staff. The location is convenient for shopping and close to transportation, but it can feel a bit dodgy at night. The dining experience is average, and some facilities may need improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clear and generally nice, but not exactly as presented in the photos.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional and very friendly, making my stay welcoming.
Location
7.0
The hotel is very near the shopping area and close to the underground and the zoo, but the surrounding area can be a bit dodgy and scary at night.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were basic and slightly expensive for the value offered.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities could be improved, especially in terms of dining options and cleanliness.
Martin
United Kingdom, June  2023
7.4/10

The hotel's rooms were really nice and comfortable, though a bit dated; still worth it for the price paid. The service was a mix of rude and lovely gestures with a kind touch, waving fees here and there. The location was ideal, away from rough areas yet close to nice spots and historic sites. The dining experience was basic but satisfying, except for low-quality dishes. Overall, a good value for money with some minor downsides.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very comfortable despite the cold making it hard to sleep; worth it for the price paid.
Service
7.0
The service had a mix of rudeness and lovely gestures, with some nice surprises in waving charges.
Location
9.0
The hotel is located on a quiet square near the Zoo U-bahn stop, offering a good base to explore the historic core.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were basic but sufficient; the quality was a bit lacking.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities could use a bit of improvement, but they were adequate for a comfortable stay.
quiet location
dated rooms
Joe
United States, May  2023
7.6/10

The hotel offered comfortable and clean rooms though a bit dated, they represented good value for the price paid and exceeded expectations in person. The staff was friendly and helpful, especially providing tips and advice for exploring the area. The location was convenient, within walking distance of the city center and close to public transportation. The dining options were decent, with fresh and tasty offerings, albeit basic, at a fair price. Overall, a decent choice for a stay with excellent service and a convenient location.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms, although facing the street and potentially noisy with open windows, were comfortable and clean. Despite appearing slightly dated, they were worth the price paid and looked better in person.
Service
7.0
The service was very friendly and helpful, providing valuable tips and assistance. Some solutions were found, though the staff could come off as a bit serious or easily overwhelmed. I appreciated the gesture of waving the Wi-Fi charge due to the high room rate.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was convenient, within walking distance of the city center and close to public transportation, making it easy to explore the area. It was also near the zoo and the subway station, providing additional attractions nearby.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered fresh and tasty options, with a reasonable buffet price. While the choices were basic, they reflected the price paid.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were satisfactory, offering necessary amenities and services for a comfortable stay.
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