Designer hotels in Cologne

This privately-run, 3-star hotel is located in the heart of Cologne, 2 km from Cologne Cathedral and a 10-minute walk from Friesenstraße with its lively pubs and clubs. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel. The cosy rooms at the non-smoking Hotel Esplanade cable TV and a minibar. Some rooms have a balcony, and all face either the cathedral or the boulevard. A breakfast buffet is served each morning at the Esplanade Köln. The hotel bar is open every evening. Zülpicher Platz Underground Station is a 2-minute walk from the Hotel Esplanade. The Belgian and Galerie quarters are 7 minutes' walk away. Guests at Hotel Esplanade Cologne also enjoy free newspapers at reception.

Located on a quiet square between the Cologne Cathedral and the Belgian Quarter, The Qvest Hotel takes its role as a contemporary refuge in the Old Town seriously. Housed in a neo-Gothic structure from 1897, the hotel features cross-vault ceilings, original stucco, and Gothic windows, while the interiors are a vintage and midcentury design treasure trove. The Qvest Hotel, a haven for contemporary photography and art lovers, also offers a small library of art, design, and fashion literature in every room.

Bordering the Rhine River, Lindt Chocolate Museum and Cologne’s city center, the NH Köln Altstadt hotel, formerly known as NH Köln City, is a feast for all of the business or leisure traveler’s senses. Located in the heart of the energetic Rheinauhafen business district, the hotel’s prime location allows visitors to walk all over the Old Town to top local sites including Cologne Cathedral, Kölner Philharmonie, the Roman-German Museum and Köln Messe exhibition center. A short walk to several tram centers including Severinstrasse, Ubierring and Köln Heumarkt stations link travelers to the greater Cologne area. Built in 2002, the NH Köln Altstadt has 204 spacious, plush, modern rooms, many with views of the Rhine or Cologne Cathedral. Guests can seek additional refreshment in the ample spa facility, which includes a sauna, steam bath and relaxation room. For dining options, enjoy the breakfast buffet or a meal at Mediterraneo Restaurant, featuring Italian, French and Spanish cuisine. Guests can converse and unwind on one of our two terraces: an intimate courtyard or another adjacent to the stylish Unico Bar. The hotel also offers eight meeting spaces and can host events for up to 220 people or 180 wedding reception guests.

Boardwalk/promenade Cologne hotel in Old Town Cologne with 2 restaurants This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a meeting room. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Hotel zur Malzmühle offers 37 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Cologne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.