Frankfurt, GermanyGallus
Gekko House, Frankfurt, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Industrial design bolthole
Gallus Frankfurt, Germany
Opened
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottIndustrial design bolthole
Raw concrete meets cherry wood paneling in the lobby, where a 24-hour Späti vending setup fuels a relaxed, energetic crowd.
What it’s good at
Notable
Exposed raw concrete surfaces contrast with deep olive velvet seating, cherry wood panelling, and blown-glass lighting.
Listed
Chicago Williams BBQ pairs craft beer with smoked brisket alongside the top-floor Chicago Roof terrace.
Listed
A lobby Späti vending concept offers local Frankfurt snacks and sundries near the Gallus district tracks.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Mainzer Landstraße in the industrial Gallus quarter, the central station and Messe trade fair are both within easy walking distance.
The rooms
Bedrooms pair exposed concrete ceilings and pale oak floors with olive velvet seating, while Junior Suites add freestanding soaking tubs.
Restaurant
Chicago Williams BBQ & Bar
Smoked brisket, ribs, and craft beer are served across long communal oak tables and a red-tiled bar.
At the table
Up on the top floor, Chicago Roof pours drinks on an open-air terrace looking across the Frankfurt skyline.
How it began

Frankfurt hoteliers Gekko Group envisioned the property as an easygoing sibling to Roomers, shaped by local design studio Morgen Interiors.
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Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.