Title: Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Hotel with free breakfast, near Cologne Cathedral ## Photo gallery for Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen ![Free daily buffet breakfast - Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen (Cologne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525900/525866/f6789fd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen (Cologne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525900/525866/0e3fc871.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway - Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen (Cologne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525900/525866/80c0bdfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase - Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen (Cologne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525900/525866/ef35791a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby lounge - Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen (Cologne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525900/525866/52a67e0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen sits in central Cologne, where guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet each morning. The property provides in-room WiFi, attentive staff ready to assist with questions, convenient luggage storage, and elevator access for easy movement throughout the building. ## Reviews 6.8 ## Popular amenities - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi £73 includes taxes & fees 26 Dec - 27 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 16 - Dec 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=525866&PinnedHotelID=525866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=525866&PinnedHotelID=525866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 17 - Dec 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=525866&PinnedHotelID=525866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=525866&PinnedHotelID=525866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=525866&PinnedHotelID=525866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=525866&PinnedHotelID=525866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=525866&PinnedHotelID=525866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=525866&PinnedHotelID=525866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use ![Standard Double Room Single Use | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525900/525866/dda7d48d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room Single Use ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Private bathroom Cable channels Daily housekeeping Pet friendly - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525900/525866/09622216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Private bathroom Cable channels Daily housekeeping Pet friendly - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed ![Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525900/525866/58e9ce7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Private bathroom Cable channels Daily housekeeping Pet friendly - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525900/525866/f213bc9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Private bathroom Cable channels Daily housekeeping Pet friendly - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525900/525866/f213bc9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, 1 Queen Bed ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Private bathroom Cable channels Pet friendly Desk - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Family Quadruple Room ![Family Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525900/525866/0790e341.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Private bathroom Cable channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Lobby](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/107000000/106810000/106801700/106801621/25a048de_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### LOGINN Hotel Köln Airport Porz - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCologne-Hotels-Novum-Hotel-Ahl-Meerkatzen-Koln-Altstadt.h525866.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCologne-Hotels-Novum-Hotel-Ahl-Meerkatzen-Koln-Altstadt.h525866.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.93313%2C6.95930&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RidL4hIUw4vV9V9pc8WJfB8Ozos=) Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, NW, 50676 #### What's nearby - Chocolate Museum \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Hay Market \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Old Market \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Neumarkt \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Cologne Cathedral \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Heumarkt U-Bahn - 4 min walk - Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 14 min walk - Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hafenterrasse - ‬4 min walk - ‪Takezo Ramen Bar - ‬1 min walk - ‪Krua Thai - ‬4 min walk - ‪Hotel Lyskirchen - ‬4 min walk - ‪Amadeus - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Hotel near Cologne Cathedral Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - A front desk safe, a lift and a vending machine - A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and laundry services - Luggage storage - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - TVs with cable channels - Heating, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/175300/175298/f66f5208.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Leonet Old Town Cologne - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Parking available 6.6 1,005 reviews £70 includes taxes & fees 23 Dec - 24 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=175298&PinnedHotelID=175298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16400/16329/d58fb453.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Königshof The Arthouse Old Town Cologne - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Housekeeping - Extra beds/cots 7.0 Good 858 reviews £62 includes taxes & fees 24 Dec - 25 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=16329&PinnedHotelID=16329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/660000/659000/658912/9aedb788.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### INA Hotel Royal Innenstadt - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Offsite parking available (EUR 22 per day) ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends ### Family friendly - In-room cot ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - Lift ### More - 1 building - 5 floors - Built in 1264 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Free cot - Hypo-allergenic bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### More - Desk - Heating - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00 Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00 ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Nearby parking fee: EUR 22 per day (1148 ft away) - Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability) - Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Altstadt Köln Köln Novum Hotel Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne Novum Hotel Köln Novum Hotel Köln Altstadt Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Hotel Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Cologne Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Hotel Cologne Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen? ### Where is Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 7.2 Location ### 7.4 Staff & service ### 6.6 Eco-friendliness ### 6.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 153 8 - Good 321 6 - Okay 304 4 - Poor 131 2 - Terrible 94 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Dmitri 14 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good experience overall. Check in process was quick and easy. The breakfast was very nice as well (everything was fresh and tasty). The staff were friendly and helpful. My room was a good size. Interesting historical building with many artifacts displayed on the walls. The area is quiet, away from the busy streets. ##### Dmitri Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovley little Great little hotel, lots of character Breakfast was lovley. Great location, in walking distance of everything ##### Gary Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Conor 13 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very good location. Very friendly and helpful in hotel. ##### Conor Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### james 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Hotel room was basic but clean and with a free breakfast very good value for money. ##### james Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mohamed 24 Jun 2025 Liked: Staff & service Great staff Good value for money ##### Mohamed Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabelle 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really cute accommodation with old-style decor. Facilities are good and the staff are nice. The buffet breakfast has a lot of options which is great! ##### Isabelle Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan Kelvin 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Historical Hotel: 5-star I love the medieval vibes of the hotel, and upon research, the hotel has been in service since the 12th century. I love the location and its proximity to public transport and tourist attractions. The staff were also lovely. ##### Jan Kelvin Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### As we need Just spend a night. As we expected, the generous free breakfast is beyond. Very old but bed is clean. Good for budget travelers ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mrs Brenda 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort We had a comfortable stay the room was clean, the bed was comfortable, unfortunately the carpet was very grubby. The staff were very helpful ##### Mrs Brenda Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Solange 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was very sweet and welcoming. Very positive attitude despite the people checking in, in front of us being very difficult. No letting it out on others just very patient and friendly and professional. Wish I could have gotten her name to give the best word on her. Carpet is a little worn as well as some smudges on the walls here and there but you could tell it was from natural wear and tear. Otherwise everything was impeccably clean and the breakfast was very neat and filling. Would gladly stay here again. It was super convenient and walking distance from public transportation and cathedral was a 15 minute walk and you could stroll through the shopping strip or the old square on the way. ##### Solange Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely hotel, full of history, very close to centre. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Nice, comfy rooms. Would stay again. ##### Sandra Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Thomas 17 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Not bad, would stay again if price was right. Only one lady with light coloured hair and a guy was friendly, the other 3 ladys i met behind reception were very arrogant and not welcoming. Rooms were dated but fine to sleep in! Hotel itself is quite nice. The breakfast was ok not great needs more options. ##### Thomas Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Fran 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Close to the centre. Helpful staff. Clean room. Could leave our cases there after checkout. Be aware there is a sex shop next door. ##### Fran Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lloyd 25 Jun 2025 #### Modest accommodations Property photos look much nicer than actual hotel. Hotel felt more like a nice hostel. Located next to exotic shops and cinema. Nice weather during my stay so not having air conditioning was not too big of an issue. Restroom plumbing had a poor smell. Accommodations worked but I think it is overpriced for what you get. ##### Lloyd Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine 23 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Basic room but very comfy and central, close to all amenities and surrounded by restaurants ##### Elaine Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Conor 5 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely hotel. Quite close to everything. Very friendly and efficient staff. ##### Conor Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seyma Tugce 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The rooms are clean. employees are friendly ##### Seyma Tugce Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Linda 30 Dec 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Booked for three nights and stayed one until we found a much nicer hotel. The rooms were very smelly and breakfast was awful. If you don't mind exotic massage shops a sex shop next door and a sex cinema on the other side this may be okay for you. ##### Linda Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 13 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort The place is close enough to the city center and for the train station. It's easy to get by on foot. For the price and the location is a fair service. Don't expect anything fancy, but the rooms are clean, beds confortable and the breakfast is ok to start off your day of visit. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ronald 15 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent for the Christmas markets. also the Ramen restaurant across the road is highly recommended. Not sure I can cope with a single bed anymore though (my only complaint). ##### Ronald Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Duncan 28 Jul 2024 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel was like a museum the most unattractive hotel reception I have been in,No facilities like cafe bar area. Rooms also dated ##### Duncan Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 30 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good value, location, service,Get what you pay for This is a heritage hotel, offering good value, a convenient location with a helpful staff. When I had an issue with a third party booking company, they assisted me in resolving it. For those with reasonable expectations, it is an excellent choice. After reading the reviews, those that were disappointed were not very grounded in reality and expected the experience of a brand new hotel, which is unreasonable. For example, many people were complaining about the lack of an elevator ignoring the fact, it is an older building that cannot easily retrofit an elevator into. The location is central and some of the businesses nearby may not appeal to some, but this is not in the hotel’s control and they provide a safe and clean environment. I would stay here again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Mehmet 3 Feb 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### dissapointed It's an extremely old hotel. People at reception are like robots. there is no parking place. we asked for water boiler but there was no boiler at entire hotel where we could ake a cup of tea in our room. only good thing was the quite central location. If you can spend a bit more money you better look for a different hotel. ##### Mehmet Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ruth 24 May 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A full account of our stay. Checking in in the evening the young man was overly helpful. The room did NOT look like the pictures, the carpet very dirty as was the one chair in our room. The bedding an towels nice, but we both rolled to the middle, old bed. Breakfast nice as was the morning staff. Also NO Wifi the 2 days we were there! They said…working on it? ##### Ruth Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole 17 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location, 20 minutes walk to central train station and restaurants nearby. Quiet, warm and comfortable. Only downside was that when we arrived, no one was at reception. We tried messaging the reception's number but the reception does not have WhatsApp so we could only contact them through the Expedia messaging system. Receptionist arrived 5-minutes later. ##### Nicole Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hyatt Regency Cologne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Cologne.h11863.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-DUSSELDORF-AIRPORT.h83390091.Hotel-Information) > > [Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel Düsseldorf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Steigenberger-Parkhotel-Dusseldorf.h25697.Hotel-Information) > > [Das Carls Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Das-Carls-Hotel.h525884.Hotel-Information) > > [Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essen-Hotels-Garner-Hotel-Essen-Handelshof-By-IHG.h15835626.Hotel-Information) > > [NH Collection Köln Mediapark](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-NH-Collection-Koln-Mediapark.h2540882.Hotel-Information) > > [Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz City- Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Jugendherberge-Koln-Deutz-City-Hostel.h4478510.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Favor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Hotel-Favor.h6648760.Hotel-Information) > > [Meliá Düsseldorf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Melia-Dusseldorf.h2322303.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Hotel Köln Messe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Ibis-Koln-Messe.h975002.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Cologne-Bonn Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Moxy-Cologne-Bonn-Airport.h65510798.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Hotel Köln City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Koln-City-West.h805820.Hotel-Information) > > [AMERON Köln Hotel Regent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-AMERON-Koln-Hotel-Regent.h6336.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulip Inn Düsseldorf Arena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Tulip-Inn-Dusseldorf-Arena.h1577416.Hotel-Information) > > [Suite Bizarre SM-Fetish Apartment Apartment](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essen-Hotels-Suite-Bizarre-SM-Fetish-Apartment-Apartment.h48818202.Hotel-Information) > > [Max Brown Hotel Midtown, part of Sircle Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Max-Brown-Midtown.h34841.Hotel-Information) > > [25hours Hotel Das Tour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-25Hours-Hotel-Duesseldorf-Das-Tour.h20866877.Hotel-Information) > > [The Deutz, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-The-Deutz.h889529.Hotel-Information) > > [Steigenberger Hotel Köln](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Steigenberger-Hotel-Koln.h19314.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Dusseldorf Seestern by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Hotel-Dusseldorf-Seestern.h525135.Hotel-Information) > > [Prize by Radisson, Münster City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Munster-Hotels-Prizeotel-Munster-City.h78281292.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Köln](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Leonardo-Hotel-Koln.h526101.Hotel-Information) > > [Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Ruby-Ella-Hotel-Cologne.h60538432.Hotel-Information) > > [Prize by Radisson, Bonn City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bonn-Hotels-Prizeotel-Bonn-City.h66862051.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Cologne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h898402.Hotel-Information) > > [NH Düsseldorf City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-NH-Dusseldorf-City.h9241.Hotel-Information) > > [NH Düsseldorf Königsallee](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-NH-Dusseldorf-Konigsallee.h21778.Hotel-Information) > > [Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-AZIMUT-Hotel-Cologne.h2131012.Hotel-Information) > > [Apartments an der Kö](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Apartment-Hotel-An-Der-Ko.h92832861.Hotel-Information)