For those on the first leg of the WC, or anyone returning from South Africa to the States with a long trip/flight like we have(31 hrs 46 min) thru Frankfurt, I think I've found the best way to break the trip. The Sheraton Frankfurt Hotel and Towers is right in the airport at Rhein Main. You don't even have to go outside. And, they will let you checkin early in most cases. Prices are reasonable for Europe and breakfast is included. It's a lot better than paying for business class to do the trip in one shot. Check it out on tripadvisor or the Sheraton website. Looks like a really nice place and it gets great reviews.

Doug, also at the Frankfurt airport is a Steigenberger, IMO even nicer than the Sheraton..r/wes

We're already booked at the Sheraton in a club room. The thing that attracted me to the Sheraton as much as anything else is the fact that the rooms are soundproof and the hotel is right inside the airport. Lynn will like that after the 12 hour trip from Cape Town. We were going to stay at Schloss Kronberg for a couple of nights, but they're not available for our dates, so we're just going to get a good night's sleep and press on. The Sheraton also has smoking and non-smoking rooms.

Good to know this Doug...thanks! Frankfurt airport is a nightmare so good to have a place to retreat to (plus it's a Starwood which is best for us)!

MAy be a nightmare..but Frankfurt airport has fabulous shopping