1. THE CITY HOTEL WITH AN ILLUSTRIOUS PAST

Originally built in 1901, this historic family villa turned five-star hotel, located a stone’s throw from Frankfurt’s Museum Embankment, is a triumph of tradition and innovation. Don’t let Villa Kennedy’s castle-like façade fool you. The 127 rooms and 36 suites are a contemporary blend of timber floors and glass panelling, with a luxury urban spa and a high-tech gym completing the city retreat’s modern transition. The courtyard garden is the ideal setting to imbibe a glass of the 2016 Villa Kennedy Cuvée Edition – a Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc blend, best paired with dishes such as lobster and tarragon tagliolini or a rack of veal from Restaurant Gusto’s Italian-inspired menu. KENNEDYALLEE 70, 60596; + 49 69 717120; WWW.ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM