We wanted to spend a few days exploring the ancient city of Mainz and this hotel was close enough to the centre to make the drive in easy. We appreciated that it was in a fairly old suburb, with narrow streets and many trees, and not too much traffic. We spent three days exploring Mainz and saw the old Cathedral, the Gutenberg Museum, the Chagall windows at St Stephan's, the Roman ruins under the city, and a vibrant market. Parking in the downtown area was easy at Am Brand, an enormous parking lot underneath a shopping centre (check out the shoes!!) within easy walking distance of some of the oldest sites, which date back to pre-Roman times. Add in local wines and beer and you have the perfect holiday location! Half an hour from Frankfurt Airport and within easy reach of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Middle Rhine Valley.