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Overlooking Cologne’s gothic cathedral, the traditional Dom Hotel enjoys a prime city-centre location and has just undergone an 8.5 million euro refurbishment. Its rooms and suites have been furnished in warm, bright and modern colours with bathrooms in Italian black marble. Don’t miss the seafood restaurant Le Mérou, which has been established with the help of the famous two-star Michelin chef Michel Rostang, from Paris. The exclusive hotel bar was [name]d after one of the hotel’s most regular guests, Sir Peter Ustinov. A balance of time-honoured tradition and modernity, combined with a human touch, have created a truly unforgettable atmosphere.
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This is Cologne’s first [address] for discerning travellers because it has been offering quality accommodation for over 140 years. Located just across the street from the Dom, and a stone’s throw away from the main train station, it is known for its meticulous attention to detail and exquisite design. Combining traditional values with modern facilities, the rooms and suites are decorated individually with rich fabrics, paintings and precious antiquities, creating an exceptional ambience. Some rooms feature a view of the cathedral.
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Built almost 300 years ago by Prince Jan Wellem, this baroque castle sits on a hill in the centre of Bensberg, an eastern suburb of Cologne. Since its refurbishment, Schloss Bensberg has had few competitors in becoming one of Germany’s finest hotels. If you stay here you will find nothing missing. After a morning horse-ride, or an afternoon playing golf or perhaps your tango lesson in the ballroom, try the delicious dishes served at one of the four gourmet restaurants. A stay at the Grand Hotel Schloss Bensberg may cost you a few euros, but it will be money well spent.
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Located in the former ‘Cloister of the Merciful Montabaur Brothers in Cologne’, the Hopper Hotel et cetera is a design hotel with a difference. With its beautiful features, this listed building provides an environment that is both contemporary and historic. Each room features cherry-wood furniture, eucalyptus parquet fl oors and marble bathrooms, and a fi ne collection of modern and contemporary art is scattered around the hotel, creating a refi ned atmosphere. Conference and meeting facilities are also available. The hotel’s location, the trendy Belgisches Viertel, is perfect to stay in – all of Cologne’s main tourist attractions are within easy walking distance.
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The Hotel im Wasserturm is one of Cologne’s classiest and most individual hotels. And with full marks on services, it has got everything a business traveller needs. Formerly a water tower, the modern interior was designed by French interior designer Andrée Putman. The building is round, which makes for some interesting spaces, and design of both the rooms and the public areas is sumptuous. Meeting and conference room facilities follow suit, and are beautifully designed and furnished. Situated on the edge of the Innenstadt, the local neighbourhood is quiet, the views are spectacular and your stay will be unforgettable.
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