What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 19.00 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of EUR 15, subject to availability.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Cologne, within a 5-minute drive of Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena. It is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Phantasialand and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Cologne Trade Fair Grounds. Nearby attractions include Hohe Strasse and Schildergasse, both just 0.1 km away.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Garner Hotel Cologne - Engelbertz by IHG

Average nightly price at Garner Hotel Cologne - Engelbertz by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$125
February	$173
March	$180
April	$174
May	$199
June	$178
July	$143
August	$160
September	$203
October	$209
November	$188
December	$199

What guests think

Across reviews of Garner Hotel Cologne - Engelbertz by IHG, guests praise the very central location and friendly staff, while noting compact rooms, limited amenities, and recurring issues like no air conditioning, occasional bathroom odors, and inconsistent hot water.

Many describe rooms and common areas as clean and recently refreshed, though a few reported lapses and maintenance snags. Breakfast is frequently highlighted as a plus with good variety and waffles, but some found the selection or organization modest and coffee weak. Due to the central setting, street noise can affect light sleepers, especially with windows open. Expect a simple, ultra-central base with strong convenience but limited comforts.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic. Reviews repeatedly note no air conditioning, occasional elevator outages, and limited luggage storage near reception; fans are sometimes provided, and several guests used nearby paid parking.

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Todd

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Located in a central and convenient area of Cologne close to restaurants and shopping options. Rooms were clean and staff were very friendly. We needed to store our bags when we checked out. They didn't really have a proper secure place to do so.

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Mette

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Veldig hyggelig lite hotell sentralt i køln Mangler aircondition- ellers veldig fint og sentralt Kunne vært litt bedre utvalg på frokost

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Mark

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place. Parking was dodgy looking but good price.

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Michelle

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved the location, walking distance to the cathedral, Rhine river, train station. In the heart of old town. Breakfast was super. Only complaints are that the elevator was out of order and inless you took a shower in off hours, there was no hot water. We would rebook this hotel if we return to Cologne.

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Manuela

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Die Lage des Hotels ist top.Super bequeme Betten, sauber. Das Frühstück hat mich etwas enttäuscht,vorallem der schlechte Kaffee aus der Maschine. Leider kein Raum für Kofferaufbewahrung.

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Efstathia

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay was very nice & breakfast was good, however there’s no air conditioning & we were there during 2 days of hot weather which made it uncomfortable to sleep and opening the windows was too noisy.

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Sela

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Upon check in we found out the elevator has been out of service since October. We booked this hotel due to the handicap accessibility. The hotel would not give us a refund. We are very unhappy.

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Christian

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Das Hotel liegt am Rand der Fussgängerzone. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Man sollte wissen, dass es im Zimmer keine Klimaanlage gibt und die Fenster nicht 100% schalldicht sind. Das Personal war nett und hilfsbereit.

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Ranier

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They dont have a coffee marker machine in the room. Expect going to the lobby

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Yoko

Sep 2, 2023

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中央駅からも徒歩圏内、ケルン大聖堂も近く、カフェやショッピングストリートもすぐ。とても便利な場所でした。朝食がとても美味しく、スタッフも親切で大満足。車は徒歩10分ほどの駐車場に1日5ユーロで停められました。

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean, with areas looking recently refreshed. However, recurring reports mention bathroom or ventilation odors and occasional lapses like dust, hair, or, in one case, bed bugs.

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Victoriano

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

El hotel está reformado y muy bien solo que debería mejorar la limpieza ya que había pelos en algunas partes de la habitación y baño

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Peter

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Keine Lüftung im Bad vorhanden. Das Zimmer war schlecht belüftet. Der Ventilator im Zimmer hat leider nur die warme Luft verteilt. In einigen Ecken hätte man gründlicher wischen müssen.

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Alan

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were so helpfull and friendly. The room was clean and modern with a smallish bathroom but immaculately clean

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Sally

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room. Great location.

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Jake

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was very good price and location was good. Only issue was the bathroom absolutely stank of what can only be described as either sewage or rotten egg. It was very clean however two air vents next to the toilet looked disgusting inside which I assumed caused this horrendous smell. Apart from that , the hotel and room itself was good. Shame about the bathroom smell otherwise would have rated highly. 6/10

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Stephen

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean - excellent location - friendly staff.

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Monique

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Hotel ist sehr gut gelegen , gute Einrichtung . Hervorragendes Frühstück . Das einzigste was störend war die gerüche von der Lüftung im Badezimmer die dann deutlich nach Abfluss gerochen haben .

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Ramona

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Soweit war alles gut. Nur der schreckliche Gestank aus dem Badezimmer. Der sich nachts durch Zimmer zog.

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Kevin

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything went well except that we got bites from BED BUGS! That made the trip quite unpleasant.

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Eren

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Oda temiz degildi, yerler tozluydu. Bunun disinda her sey iyiydi.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally modern and comfortable but often small. Lack of air conditioning and street noise with open windows are common concerns, and several reviews cite limited hot water or weak pressure, plus spotty Wi-Fi in some rooms.

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James

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff and wonderful location. Small rooms but then again not spending much time in them

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Hilary

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, comfortable and conveniently placed. We had the small room but everything was there that you needed ... just compact. Quiet if windows were closed as some light traffic.

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Lisa

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was in a great location, and the breakfast was good, but the bathroom is extremely small and in the morning there is limited hot water.

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David

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Had booked larger Comfort Double room, but the TV didn’t work and they couldn’t fix it, and the Wi-Fi didn’t work in the room on the 3rd floor. Got downgraded to a standard smaller room on 2nd floor where tv & Wi-Fi ok. Staff were helpful, location perfect, breakfast excellent.

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Adrian

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Close to everything we wanted to see. Friendly and helpful reception staff. Disappointing in terms of the breakfast provided, limited selection that was not replenished when used up. I also asked for a gluten free diet on booking and nothing was available. Room as expected, shower water pressure was poor and the hot water limited.

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Curtis

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, but you may have some noise from people outside, depending on the room location.

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Mitchelle

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s near the cathedral and many shops and train stations. The only thing I didn’t like was the room doesn’t come with air-conditioning so when it’s hot you really feel it

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Christian

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Das Hotel liegt am Rand der Fussgängerzone. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Man sollte wissen, dass es im Zimmer keine Klimaanlage gibt und die Fenster nicht 100% schalldicht sind. Das Personal war nett und hilfsbereit.

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Benno

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Leider hatte das Wasser in der Dusche einen sehr geringen Druck und wurde nicht wirklich Warm. Dass Luftungssystem hat moderig gerochen. Der Service und die Mitarbeiter waren hervorragend so wie dass Frühstuck.

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Chisato

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

L'accès WIFI n'est pas possible dans une chambre.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful across reception and breakfast areas. A few guests reported miscommunication or process hiccups, including a late cancellation and slower check-in verification.

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Catherine

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay to be in the city centre of Cologne. Close walking distance to everything and was able to store our bags as we arrived earlier than check in time. Staff is friendly and breakfast was very good! Would recommend!

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Hamid

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Old hotel, front desk staff had no training in hospitality business! Hotel didn't have proper street signage

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My Hua Diana

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dejligt placeret hotel tæt på det hele - Hurtig ind og ud tjekning Meget venligt personale

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Victoria

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel that was so central I couldn’t believe it! Brilliant for just walking straight out to the shops or somewhere to eat. But it was still quiet at night. Comfy beds. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

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Pi

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is very much in the heart of Cologne. We enjoyed having to walk around the area as there are many shopping places to go to. The amenities were great. Everything was clean and updated. Staff were amazing! All were helpful and accommodating. We highly recommend this hotel!

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rachel

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful and courteous staff, big room, lovely shower

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Ebrahim

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent service from the staff

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June

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Two night stay at this very central hotel. Hotel was clean and beds comfortable. Location and price are excellent. Rooms are adequate size. Hotel staff were all very friendly.

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Richard

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff are friendly and helpful The breakfast they but on is great lots of it Room was very clean and tidy 😊😊

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Marion

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The stay itself was fine, location good. However, only 8 hours before I left home to travel to the hotel I got an email from them to say my room was cancelled. When I phoned the hotel no one knew why. This left me very distressed as I knew cologne was going to be very busy. Although I’d booked a superior room with twin bed all they were able to give my friend and I was a small comfort room with a queen bed. At that late stage we’d no option but to take it. However we were not reimbursed the difference. Very frustrating and disappointing at such a late stage. Room itself coukd so with a few hooks and shelves to store things

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Location

Exceptionally central, steps from the cathedral, train station, shopping streets, and markets, making it easy to walk everywhere. The busy setting can bring street noise at night.

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Catherine

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay to be in the city centre of Cologne. Close walking distance to everything and was able to store our bags as we arrived earlier than check in time. Staff is friendly and breakfast was very good! Would recommend!

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Victoria

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel that was so central I couldn’t believe it! Brilliant for just walking straight out to the shops or somewhere to eat. But it was still quiet at night. Comfy beds. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

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Kevin

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Heel goed hotel voor een nachtje Keulen. Dichtbij de dome en het centrum.

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pam

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for shopping/dining options

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Michelle

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved the location, walking distance to the cathedral, Rhine river, train station. In the heart of old town. Breakfast was super. Only complaints are that the elevator was out of order and inless you took a shower in off hours, there was no hot water. We would rebook this hotel if we return to Cologne.

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Jenna

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, free breakfast was perfect to start our day, check in staff was friendly, bed was very comfortable, room was roomy and very comfortable! Would stay again!

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Stephen

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean - excellent location - friendly staff.

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Ian

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, minutes from the fantastic cathedral, and the station, and also the bustling Rhein gardens.

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Zils-Follmann

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Zentral gelegen in der Altstadt. Schöne Zimmer neu renoviert. Leckeres Frühstück. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Kommen gerne wieder.

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Denis

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Central location, unpretentious and reasonably priced hotel. Staff helpful and friendly. Close to train station, main shopping area and cathedral.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely appreciated, often described as generous with good variety and waffles; many stays include it. Some reviews mention limited selection, weaker coffee, or inconsistent replenishment and dietary options.

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Andrew

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central location, comfortable and a free breakfast. Would have appreciated some vegan options for breakfast. Noise can be heard from the street but this quietened down overnight on the Monday. There was an issue with the new fire alarm system on the Tuesday morning but this was resolved after it happened a few times. Would recommend this affordable hotel if not looking for anything extremely special.

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Frank

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very nice hotel. Warm welcome. Smart clean rooms. Very comfortable beds. Breakfast was delicious... Highly recommended for a stay in Cologne City Centre. I will choose this hotel for all visits to Cologne.

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Luana

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, super central, within walking distance of literally everything you can think of. Very accommodating at breakfast with gluten free diet. Would defo stay here again!

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Adrian

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Close to everything we wanted to see. Friendly and helpful reception staff. Disappointing in terms of the breakfast provided, limited selection that was not replenished when used up. I also asked for a gluten free diet on booking and nothing was available. Room as expected, shower water pressure was poor and the hot water limited.

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Stephen

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

GREAT BREAKFAST, LOVED THE WAFFLES ! LOVELY HELPFUL STAFF

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Danielle

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was great. It was hot but there was a fan and windows opened. Breakfast was good, there were several options. Check in was a little long because they didn’t realize I had paid through Expedia and had trouble confirming that. That part was frustrating and my card was charged and refunded.

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GAD

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing breakfast! Location was great with lots of shopping, food options and easy access to trains.

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Anne

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Een fijn hotel midden in de stad. Te midden van de winkels, vele restaurants en cafe's. Bij aankomst vriendelijk ontvangen en voorzien van informatie. Had een eenpersoonskamer geboekt. Kamer was schoon en modern ingericht. Bed was comfortabel en ondanks dat de kamer aan de voorkant van het hotel zat, geen last gehad van geluiden van de straat. Ontbijt was goed en ruime keus. Alleen de koffie mag wat sterker worden afgesteld;) een extra expresso in de koffie maakte dat goed. Zeker een hotel om naar terug te keren.

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Kristel Castelar

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I would go back to Cologne just to stay there again and to have breakfast again.

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Carol

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was very good and reception staff very helpful. The room was compact but absolutely fine. The double room was 2 single beds pushed together which moved very easily. The bathroom was recently refurbished and clean but there was a slight damp smell and the vent really needed cleaned. This may have contributed to the smell. The breakfast, the quality was good but the layout and organisation needed work. There was no labels, the toaster took ages to toast bread. The plates/cutlery/bowls were in random places. The salt on table was empty and advised staff and next day it hadn’t been filled. Overall was a good stay and would recommend but the breakfast really needs some layout/labelling work and would improve it a lot.

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8 $94	9	10 $415	11 $384	12 $89	13 $182	14 $294
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