Even with the lie-flat beds in Business class on Lufthansa, we still weren’t able to get more than an hour’s shuteye.
We arrived in Frankfurt at 7 am with a long haul to border patrol and baggage. At times like this, I wish we had asked for wheelchairs.
We took our time and made it out of the airport. It was easy to find a taxi.
We arrived by 9 am at the Steigenberger Frankfurter HOF.
I booked the hotel for four nights through my American Express Platinum card. It was $750 for 4 nights. I received a $300 credit from Amex. In addition, we received a $100 hotel expense credit, free breakfast which is usually $46 per person, and a room upgrade. It wasn’t a suite but it is very nice.
Also, early check-in which usually isn’t until noon. We fell asleep for a few hours and then went for a stroll through Frankfurt’s Old Town.
We visited St. Paul’s Church which was bombed during the war and rebuilt.
We stopped at Cafe Karin for a cappuccino and apple strudel.
We took a sightseeing river cruise on the Main, which was very relaxing.
It was a lovely trip and a great way to see Frankfurt from the water. Tickets for the 100-minute ride were 39 euros for both of us.
We stopped at My Frankfurt for dinner. I had sausage and Bruce had schnitzel. We each had two pieces so we shared.
Now to bed and hopefully we will take a train to Heidelberg tomorrow.
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