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by Irene
Flora,Ms., Mississippi
February 17, 2003
The best way there is from the train station, where we got the reservation from the tourist office. Take the local train (1.30?) to the Frankfurt airport and catch the shuttle to the hotel. However, it does help if you catch the right shuttle. Our driver wanted to know why we did not get out when he arrived at the Holiday Express. "We want to go to the Hotel Post," we responded. Wrong answer! He grumpily drove us back to the airport and we discovered the hotel had a phone posted on the wall at the shuttle station. Just push the button.
At first glance the hotel was not impressive, but around the corner and we plunged into the garden driveway. A huge swinging brass and glass door led to a comfy dark-paneled and glass lobby with access to the welcoming bar and café on the right and the entrance to the elevator and stairs straight ahead. Pleasant English-speaking staff greeted us and were quick with paper work. I later realized the stairs went down as well as up and discovered the indoor pool and workout room.
Our spacious room on the third floor with phone, TV, fridge, full bath, wardrobe, and closet with shelves, was down the hall from the breakfast room. What a breakfast! An international spread--from USA bacon and eggs, to herring in sour cream along with the usual European fare of cold cuts, cheese, and wonderful crunchy rolls with lots of butter. A waiter poured all the coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and juice we could drink in a sunny bright room. On departure day, the hotel prepared breakfast at 6am for us and the shuttle was prompt for our 10:30am flight. We did, however, need to request the shuttle at least 12 hours in advance. Local buses frequently stopped within feet of the entrance and the train to downtown was a pleasant walk through tiny restuarants, bakeries, churches and a quaint park, about .5km.
Our room was not colorful, but comfortable and spacious with a European double bed, a huge picture window flanked by a nice sitting area and a scattering of lamps including bedside tables and lights. Lots of hot water; however, the valve was a bit tempermental, so best not to bump it. Large fluffy towels hung next to the little bottles of shampoo, etc.
Downstairs, the busy bar and café with outdoor terrace was an appreciated surprise. Quick service and full menu with helpful staff made a great place to meet fellow travelers from anywhere. Hotel Post accepts credit cards and has a website.
From journal A Small Frankfurt Fling