Hotel Stadtpalais

If you're going to an event at The Lanxess Arena, then you can't stay closer! This hotel is literally just across the road. The hotel has a VERY small parking garage: when we arrived, bang on earliest check-in time, it was already full. There is however, plenty of street parking just around the corner, which costs €4 up until 09.00 the next morning (parking meters: you will need 1 or 2 Euro coins and 50 cent coins only; it says it accepts card payment, but didn't seem to recognise our British credit or debit cards). Be careful though, if you park in the same road as the hotel, it's a maximum of 3 hours stay. There are several very decent places to eat within a 5 minute walk. It's about a 20-25 minute walk to Cologne Cathedral, or there's a bus stop for the red line hop on hop off open top bus a couple of minutes walk away. The hotel itself was nicely decorated, the room had comfortable beds, air conditioning and a good bathroom. There's a breakfast buffet for €16 each. Restaurant staff were delightful, as were the females on reception. Unfortunately, the young man on the reception desk in the afternoons really didn't want to be there and it showed: he was unhelpful almost to the point of rudeness, despite our speaking to him in German.

All well. Sometimes a bit too German "correct", rules matter most :--)

We were surprised by a lovely upgraded room upon our arrival. It doesn't get better than that! It's a lovely hotel conveniently located to the Messe, Lanxess Arena, tram stations, etc...The hotel has been beautifully remodeled and our room was exceptional complete with a huge terrace. The breakfast has something for every taste and is delicious. The staff was always very helpful and friendly.I can't say enough about how nice it was to find this hotel. I will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Köln.

Great location great food great staff

Very nice and clean, in a quiet area of cologne with easy access to public transportation. I would not hesitate staying here again