Landhotel Margaretenhof 

Whenever I have to attend a trade show at the Messe, I try to consistently stay in this hotel when they have rooms available. This was since 1992 and the latest was Sept of this year. As a matter of fact, the previous Manager Werner Lotz, who has since retired treated me as a returning friend rather than as a guest. Given it is now under new managers, the property has managed to keep its service quality up to par. The front desk speak excellent English and are friendly and helpful. The rooms and bed are still as I remember them, clean and comfortable. Sheets and pillows are clean. The TV is now flat screen and has cable connection. Internet in the room is okay..neither fast nor that slow. Bathroom is clean, although I think they can upgrade their shower stall and shower head. Breakfast is the same with some ham, cheese, bread, egg and yogurt which is really more than enough to get you going thru the day. One of my surprise was their dinner menu, as my son ordered a pizza for room service and I must say it was really good. Erzhausen is a small town about 10km from Darmstadt, and there is only one train station which is about a 20 minute walk to this property. As such I would say this property would be perfect for those who have their "own means of transportation" , otherwise a lot of walking will be needed. Perhaps it is for this reason that this hotel (and town for that matter ) becomes a good refuge from the hustle and bustle after a day in downtown Frankfurt.