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  • 5/5 Ed H. 5 months ago on Google
    Wow! What a hotel.... Amazing boutique hotel, beautiful room, comfy bed, modern bathroom. But best of all the staff who are incredible. Friendly, warm welcome including tips on how to get around and the best spots to visit in Cologne. Amazing breakfast (including gluten free options) and speciality scrambled eggs... Not to be missed. It really is a home from home... Highly recommended. AAA +++
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  • 5/5 Jeff O. 4 years ago on Google
    Best and most friendly hotel in Cologne. Small, only 8 rooms. Each room has A/C that you control, wifi, breakfast. Feels like a higher end hotel than the price. Right next to the original city hall tower, so you are never lost in the city...just look up. Perfect spot, quiet, and very friendly.
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  • 5/5 James E. 5 months ago on Google
    Absolutely Fabulous! Our walk from the train station to the hotel was very brief, and we were immediately greeted by the owners. They explained the breakfast service, offered us a choice of beverage, gave us each a map to the city, and then helped us with our luggage to our room. We reserved a junior suite and it was a total stunner! I love a hotel room with a bathtub and this one was the perfect size! Our room was quiet: once you close those windows you no longer hear the outside world. But if you want to hear those beautiful cathedral bells, you only need open the windows. We were centrally located to the riverside, the cathedral, the main shopping square, and plenty of museums to choose from. We don’t eat eggs or meat and for some reason the owners were apologetic for their breakfast service offerings which were an embarrassment of riches! Breakfast in other European hotels was always a sad table of paltry options and a shrug, but not here. We have been spoiled for the remainder of our time in Europe. Everyone at the hotel is perfectly lovely. I would love to return to Cologne and stay here again and again.
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  • 5/5 Lena S. 1 year ago on Google
    What a little gem in old Cologne. Our family enjoyed staying at this boutique hotel. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast is scrumptious. It is fresh and full of flavor. The selection is amazing. The hotel is small, but stylish, modern and very clean. The hosts go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. Thank you for your unforgettable hospitality.
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  • 5/5 Marcela 7 months ago on Google
    We had an amazing stay at the Hotel. The owners are friendly, helpful. The breakfast is wonderful and delicious. Location is perfect, close to the Cathedral, and restaurants. We really appreciate the attention from Andy and Emark. You guys are the best. We highly recommend this hotel. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  • 5/5 김서윤 1 year ago on Google
    This hotel is perfect in every way. Perfect location, perfect breakfast, perfect room. It's a perfect remodeling, it's located in the middle of the city, but I couldn't hear any noise. Homemade breakfasts are perfectly delicious and beautifully decorated. The staff are also perfectly kind. If you visit Quilen, don't hesitate to visit here. It's the best European hotel I've ever been to.
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  • 5/5 David S. 1 year ago on Google
    We stayed at the Hotel Stern am Rathaus for 3 nights and could not have asked for a better spot to stay in Cologne. We got there at 10:45 expecting to drop our bags off and go explore, but found out our lovely hosts were ready for us with sparkling wine and clean rooms! Every part of our stay was comfortable and the location made it really easy to stop in throughout the day for water, freshening up, dropping things off, or whatever we could need. Our booking included the breakfast and it was well worth it. This was one of the best hotel breakfast I have experienced and was a highlight of our days. This hotel exceeds itself for the price and we will definitely stay here again if we visit in the future.
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  • 5/5 dilek A. 1 year ago on Google
    I can't find anything to say it was bad :)) so kind people welcome you ! And it is cozy clean ,very central

  • 5/5 Mike C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great staff. Very clean and comfortable hotel. Very close to Cologne Main train station, Cologne Cathedral, the old market, restaurants, brewhouses, shops, etc. It's a great little hotel in a great location.

  • 5/5 Emma B. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a wonderful stay at the Hotel.We could not have imagined anything better. A thousand times better than the big hotel chains: here the welcome is warm, it is small, cosy and sober. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Благовеста �. 11 months ago on Google
    We have been 7 times guests through the years. Lovely place! People are very friendly and we feel them as friends. Location is very good, close to the Cathedral, Rathaus and all of the restaurants, close to the main shopping area!

  • 5/5 Ahmad A. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent breakfast I can't fault it. Service is also implacable. Rooms are tad small but very clean. Ill be staying here again.

  • 5/5 Rania A. 9 months ago on Google
    Was very great amazing experience and staying, very close to all the nearby activities and very city center delicious food the breakfast was diversified 🥰the team was very friendly 💖👌i very recommend

  • 5/5 Carly O. 8 months ago on Google
    Lovely friendly hotel in a perfect location, walking distance to all the main sights. Breakfast was great with delicious local specialties and staff were all very friendly and helpful. Cant fault it, highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Adriana K. 8 months ago on Google
    The hotel hosts was there when we arrived and was so very welcoming, we immediately felt right at home. He even poured us a welcome beer while checking us in!😁 We had the family suite and another double room one floor below and everything was clean and comfortable. Good sized bathroom, clean towels and well thought out living space. The square on the other side of the hotel has great food and you are just a few minutes walk to everything. Perfect location. The breakfast buffet was just so pretty and so good with much variety including made to order eggs and a daily different made fresh specialty like sour cherry pancakes and apple french toast not to mention a great coffee maker to make your specialty coffee or hot chocolate! Don't think twice about booking! You really will be so very happy you did!

  • 5/5 Leah R. 6 months ago on Google
    We stayed here in May in the family apartment which is next door to the actual hotel. It was very nice to have the space, I would highly recommend for families or couples traveling together. The service we received starting at check in was amazing. We felt like guests in a home. I wish I could remember everyones name, each staff member was excellent. Wonderful breakfast. On our last night there was a bit of commotion in another apartment that kept us awake for about 30 minutes (no fault of the hotel). They went over the top to respond with apologies and discounted our night which was very unexpected. This is what excellent service looks like and we highly recommend Stern am Rathaus for your stay in Cologne!

  • 5/5 Linda K. 6 months ago on Google
    Our stay at the Stern am Rathaus was one of the best parts of Koln. Andy and Ignmar made our stay truly memorable from the moment we walked in the door. Professional, friendly, and warm. The hotel is clean and bright, the breakfast was delicious – especially the eggs made to order, and the location is perfect for all the major sites and shopping. Andy welcomed us not only to their fine hotel but also to their historic city. He took the time to share details of where to go, where to shop, and where to eat. They were truly wonderful hosts, and we will book here again any time we visit Koln.

  • 5/5 Clive T. 6 months ago on Google
    Brilliant hotel in great location. Lovely breakfast made with care by the Stern am Rathaus staff.

  • 5/5 Diana C. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a lovely stay at this hotel! The staff was extremely kind and welcoming. I was traveling from Berlin to Cologne when I experienced a lot of delays on the train but the staff was very understanding. They went out of their way to make sure that I could still access my room even if I didn't make it in time for check-in. The breakfast buffet was also incredible! They had a nice cheese selection and I very much appreciated the option of having freshly made eggs.

  • 5/5 Tom S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! What a great find. I stayed here with my wife and two sons (11 & 13) who said it was their favourite ever hotel. The owners were exceptionally welcoming and went out of their way on several occasions to ensure our stay was perfect. The family room was just right for our needs and beautifully furnished. We already loved it and then had breakfast which was exquisite. If we come back to Cologne again then we will definitely stay here. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Barefoot C. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfectly located and welcoming Small but Very comfortable rooms

  • 5/5 Derek Y. 1 year ago on Google
    An absolute dream hotel during a busy work conference. Will be coming back anytime I have to come to visit Cologne. Ingmar and the staff were lovely people.

  • 5/5 Michael C. 5 years ago on Google
    A wonderful base for adventures in Cologne. Beautiful breakfast spread and coffee in the mornings. Knowledgeable and friendly staff provided recommendations and directions. Junior suite was well appointed and had lovely views of the cathedral. Can't recommend enough.

  • 5/5 Jacqueline T. 8 years ago on Google
    We were warmly welcomed. Our room was clean, comfortable and had all the amenities. I really liked that they had electrical plugs for other countries, so we did not have to use an adaptor to charge our electronics. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really great. The parking was close - a bit tricky to get to because of road construction blocking off the most direct route. Hotel location was very convenient (5 minutes) to the cathedral and shopping areas. Would highly recommend and would stay again if I am in Cologne.

  • 4/5 Allison S. 9 years ago on Google
    The location was great. It was nice to hear the church bells in the morning and have brew halls and eating establishments within walking distance. It would have been nice to know that our reservation did not include breakfast. However, for 8 Euros the fresh foods were well worth the price. We especially enjoyed the smoothie shots. The room was bright, clean, and spacious. The staff was friendly and very helpful. We would recommend and stay here again!

  • 5/5 js 8 years ago on Google
    Wonderful hotel right in the middle of Cologne. The bedrooms are comfortable (especially the beds!) with a very clever use of space which made our room feel much larger than it actually was. The breakfasts are brilliant - everything home-made. We particularly appreciated the bread and butter + coffee is good and strong. Nothing was too much trouble for the very friendly and efficient staff. I would absolutely recommend this hotel, and would love to come and stay again. 2 nights were definitely not enough!

  • 5/5 M V. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing hotel and management. Some of the best service I’ve received. Breakfast was excellent. Rooms were very fun as well. The management went above and beyond to help me resolve a lost passport issue.

  • 5/5 Michelle R. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful stay! The owners are extremely friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Our room was beautiful, very roomy. The hotel is a short walk from the train station, no need to rent a car. We will stay here again during our next visit.

  • 5/5 Raj M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing experience. Hosts were friendly, helpful and really entertaining. Accommodations were comfortable and clean. Perfect location too! Breakfast was delicious and exactly what we needed to star the day. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is staying in Cologne!

  • 5/5 Miri A. 7 years ago on Google
    This is the best value for money you can find. It is modern, stylish, with a great breakfast and lovely staff. They really think about their guests needs. The lack of elevator is a small problem the bigger one are the works going on just outside the hotel. It is very noisy and spoils the quiet of the place. It is not their fault but it will take at least a year till it will end.

  • 5/5 Jean-Pierre du P. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb. Clean. Great design and layout. Staff are very welcoming and helpful.


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