Chances are good that your first visit to Frankfurt will be motivated by business; but the next time you find yourself booking a hotel in Frankfurt am Main, it will probably be to return in order to explore the other side of this magnificent city. Not only are Frankfurt hotels dependent on business travelers, the whole city is.
While Frankfurt is certainly not one of Europe's largest cities, it is one of its most influential. Frankfurt has long history of leadership in international finance and commerce and transportation. Today the city is playing a leading role in the European monetary union as the home of the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange. With the continent's second-largest airport and one of its busiest train stations, it's also a major transportation hub.
Situated on the Main River, Frankfurt's skyline is the most spectacular in all of Germany and the home to Europe's tallest skyscraper. Unlike many of its German counterparts, Frankfurt is not an "old world" city. Heavily destroyed by the bombs of the Second World War, the city has rebuilt itself into a shining example of modern architecture and technology. The international flavor of Frankfurt extends far beyond the banking industry. More than a fourth of the cities residents are foreigners, creating a potpourri of dining, entertainment and cultural experiences. more...
