Novotel Mainz - Mainz, Germany 

Located in a residential area, seems like lots of airline crews use this hotel. If you are going for tourism might want to stay closer to the river

This Hotel is a clean, modern and quiet property located on a hill overlooking the City of Mainz. Most people appeared to be arriving by car or taxi but we just walked up from the Mainz main station within 10 minutes with our 28 inch roller bags. When you exit the station just keep right and stay on the same side until almost to the Hotel then just cross over and you are at the entrance. We received a friendly and efficient reception in English and were delighted to have such a big room for our first night in Germany. They have a free Internet station in the lobby and ethernet for rent in the rooms. It took us 15 minutes to walk to the old city and we found a Weinstube called the Weinhaus Zum Spiegal where the owner helped us with the German menu. You can't beat Mainz for a pleasant stopover located about 30 minutes from the Frankfurt Airport. Be careful which Mainz you take the train to as there are 3 different stations and if you get the wrong one you will have to get a taxi. This is the voice of experience speaking here. We didn't have time to try the Spa and restaurant but the entire property was very pleasant. Next stopover will be Rothenburg....