Radisson Blu Hotel, Cologne - Cologne

I attend the International Sweets Fair (Messe) every year. I and my colleagues would chose the hotel for its close proximity to the fair. This year things are different; the cost is excessive during the fair but that is the norm - supply and demand, nevertheless, I feel that if they charge such [out of range] pricing, they should invest in upgrading […] the property, in the past 6 years they have done NOTHING to the rooms, everything is just like it was, except wear and tear, you can imagine that with excessive traffic, the place needs updating!! Read more

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A really great place to stay! The staff is really friendly, fast and helpfull and rooms spacious and nicely decorated - even the smaller once. And it is just a short drive with the taxi to the Altstadt of Cologne.

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Very pleased with this choice. Not quite as convenient as the Hilton for example but public transportation is easily within reach. And S-Bahn station is only one stop from the main train station and only 12 minutes from the airport. Whoever complained about the shower spraying the floor hasn't stayed in a hotel for a while as all are moving to a partial […] door instead of a curtain-and in exchange for a little spray on the floor you get an incredibly huge shower head, so ignore the other posts, it is really a trivial issue. Read more

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Free internet is perfect. Hotel provided another room for exchange since the TV has no sound, water always leaking out after taking shower.

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The hotel was beautiful. The local train was down the street that took us to Cologne across the river.. But- it was just an overnight stay for us and we were traveling by train. I wish I would've stayed in the cheaper hotel near the train station, near the Dom that I had originally planned. If you're on a budget -staying in a elegant place is not worth […] the money for an 8 hour stay. Read more

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The whole experience at the hotel was great. A nice room, great breakfast and convenient location from a U-bahn station.

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The location is not in the touristy area around the Domo but it is close enough to walk and there are trains. There is some sort of convention center across the street but if you are interested in shopping, or grabbing a quick meal or grocery item there isn't much nearby. The main part of the city is only about a 10 to 15 minute walk, and the trains […] run frequently so it isn't isolated by any means, but if you want to find a shop right outside you won't be able to, although they have a bar and room service (a bit pricey but that is not unusual for hotels, especially nice ones). It is a beautiful hotel and the sauna is especially nice. One funny thing is that in the non-smoking room that we requested there was a sign saying not to smoke and an ashtray with matches. The room did not smell smoky (which is nice because smoke triggers my allergies) but I imagine it wouldn't be unreasonable to think that someone might smoke in such a room, regardless of the sign, given the ashtray and matches provided. Also the shower was not fully enclosed so the bathroom floor was flooded after using it, but that was not unexpected and we encountered a similar situation in another hotel so while it seemed strange, it is not unique. The staff was very friendly and the room was very clean and comfortable. Read more

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This is a nice hotel with modern rooms and equipment. It is located conviniently accross the river opposite of Cologne Cathedral. There is good transportation that takes you to the central part in about 15 minutes. The only drawback is a lot of smoking in the lobby. I would stay here again.

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The wireless internet was not working (wired was available). When asked if guests ha daccess to aprinter I was instructed that if I brought documents to be printed to the reception desk on a flash drive they would print them for me. When I did the new response was to 'email' them instead. When I finally got the consent to print my documents witout returning […] to my room to log-in and send email the process took some 20 minutes to print 3 pages. The carpet in the room was old and smelled badly. The design was just strange, with poor lighting and a shower system that guaranteed excess water on the floor. Read more

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Our room was very comfortable and the staff was friendly. Very safe.

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Customer services and Staff was awesome!! I will stay at this hotel every time I go to Koln.

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This hotel is beautiful with great facilities -only grizzle is with awkward sink in bathroom -staff were very courteous and helpful -drinks are a little expensive as is breakfast -it is about a forty minute walk to the centre of Cologne or an 11 Euro taxi ride (both well worth it!). We would definitely recommend it!

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This hotel was very clean, room was big. However as a couple it was disappointing that the double bed was actually just 2 single beds pushed together with two single covers. The price of room service, laundry and breakfast we extremely high. There is also a restaurant in the hotel which does great food however again this is pricey and the staff were […] very unhelpful. When we arrived for dinner without a reservation the manager of the hotel said this was "the next problem" for him to deal with and then once we were seated no one even came for a drinks order for 10 minutes. The hotel is also on the other side of the river so not in walking distance to other restaurants. Read more

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Lovely modern hotel. Beds were really comfortable. Only downside was that being on the east of the Rhine was a little inconvenient but its still just a short (and cheap) tram or cab ride from the center and Christmas Markets. Couldnt beat it for value for money.

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I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Staff were friendly and accomodating. Room was always clean, and whn i had an issue witht he sink plug not operating properly, it was dealt with quickly after I reminded the froint desk of the issue (they called in the facility engineer, who drove into the hotel, and came to fix it...how good is that??!!) Awesome […] hotel, and would recommend it to anyone Read more

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The reception and dining staff were cheerful and helpful. We were sightseeing mainly so needed some comfort when we came back to the hotel and so it was lovely to have a spacious room - so relaxing. Hotel near to the centre - only 20 minutes walk.

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We have just arrived back from 4 nights in cologne staying at the Radisson Blu and I honestly say that this hotel is fantastically run! We arrived at 730pm on a Friday night and we were in our room less than 5 minutes later. The room was gorgeous and the bathroom was to die for! It was clean and luxuriously decorated with a rainfall shower and beautiful […] bath! The bedroom was really well set out, comfortable and warm! We had booked for b&b and the breakfasts were fabulous! Fresh hot and well prepared! You could even ask the chef to make you an omelette to your own specification!! Just great! The hotel itself is a 15 minute walk from the Dom or a 2 minute tram ride away.The tram stop is literally 300 yards from the hotel. We really enjoyed walking over the bridge morning and night and had a padlock engraved to put on the bridge too!! I would recommend going to the Christmas markets and to the zoo!!!! Overall cologne really is a wonderful city with lots to see and do Read more

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How hot does a hotel actually need to be. Even with the air con on full all the time it was to hot. Breakfast very good choice, evening meal very but limited choice.

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This is now the only hotel i will stay in Köln. I have been to a few other hotels, but this is the best. The staff are so helpful,friendly and willing to help with inquiries you have. The rooms were very clean and spacious. I could not fault this hotel in anyway.

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Overall good experience & helpful reception staff. Just one remark had to ask daily for extra linen & bathroom supplies as there were 3 of booked in the room. However would stay again.

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Great stay. Close to tram station. Beautiful clean room. Nice restaurant. Can't complain anything. Definitely stay at it again!

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This hotel is located over the river from the main city centre, but is quiet and away from the touristy part of Cologne and a relaxing 30 minute walk to get into the City centre. Lots of good restaurants in close proximity. Room was large and very comfortable. Good quality toiletries, however the shower is quite oddly located and care needs to be taken […] not to flood the bathroom whilst showering. Well equipped gym. Petrol station across road to buy any small purchases if required. All staff were very pleasant. Taxis are readily available at the hotel if required. A high quality hotel close enough to the sights but far enough away to remain quiet and very relaxing. Would definitely stay here again. Read more

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Stayed in Cologne many times, this has to be one of the best hotels in the area, only downside a little way out of the main areas.

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We pre-booked 3 beds as we needed to sleep in the afternoon of our arrival. Unfortunately, the third bed did not arrive until after 6pm after 3 calls to reception. Also we ordered tea as there was only 1 tea bag in the room; the teas arrived with teapots half full of water and no milk. Two more calls to get that sorted. Also the towels had seen better […] days, very worn with holes in. Certainly not 4 star standard. As there are several other 4 star hotels in the area then we would recommend trying another. Read more

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Helpful staff that tried to rectify our complaint. the duvets and pillows were so lumpy that it felt like we were sleeping on and under molehills. they changed pillows and duvets twice.. with no change! i can not believe that such a huge chain has such poor standards of bed linen! was so dissapointed, it wsnt a cheap few nights away and i chose this […] hotel as have stayed in this chain before and was very happy on previous occasions. Read more

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The hotel was stylish. The rooms are well-designed but maintenance could be better (carpets etc.). Front desk was friendly but understaffed. We did not take breakfast because it was overpriced.

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Excellent hotel if you are going to a concert at the LANXESS Arena - 5 minute walk. Comfortable lounge/bar area. Very friendly staff

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Excellent hotel. Only problem I had was paying 20 euro for overnight parking at the hotel.

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The service was great from the front desk, had no hassles with checking in earlier than the stated time and the breakfast selection was great. Not so sure about the smoking area in lobby area though.

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Although the hotel is a bit out of the way the facilities made up for it. The rooms, restaurants, bar and reception were all top class. The train station is so near with trains running into centre every few minutes.

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Very nice clean buisness hotel. Very pleased with our stay. Rooms were stylish and comfy. Staff were all friendly and spoke very good english. Bit annoyed that we were not informed about the charge on using the car park but that is the only critisism. Great hotel.

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Smart, large business-style hotel with all the usual features. Excellent selection for breakfast. Very good transport links - transport into city is easy using the tram whch stops close by and Deutz Station for direct link to the airport is 5-10 minutes walk. Ideal if you are visiting the Koeln Messe as it is just across the road. Despite the generally […] high prices for hotels in Cologne, the quality and location of this one make it a good choice. Read more

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Great Hotel. We went for the Cologne Marathon, and this was a perfect location for the expo and start/finish. The hotel kept our bags for us whilst running, and let us use the showers afterwards. Friendly, helpful staff, great breakfast and restuarant.

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The Radisson Hotel in Cologne was fantastic ! Very modern, and stylish hotel with extremely friendly staff. The rooms are amazing. I would recommend this hotel to anyone considering visiting Cologne, Germany.

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One of the best hotels we've stayed at. loved the room decor; very modern, minimalist, great lighting. Bathroom was modern, large and functional. The beds were incredibly comfortable and everything was spotlessly clean. We had a balcony off our room too. The rooms looked just as they do on the website. Very convenient for our weekend at the Amphi festival. […] A little further out of the city, but there is a tram stop nearby and a taxi was under 10 Euros. Read more

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Location a good 20 - 25 minute walk from city centre, but rewarded with walk over the Rhine and vista of the Dom cathedral. Tram outside if you don't want to walk - if you do your homework shouldn't be a problem. Very hot room despit air conditioning on full blast. Yes it was hot outside but the most uncomfortable night of the year so far in terms […] of heat and the ice machine on the 6th floor didn't work which was infuriating under the circumstances. Service professional and breakfast buffet overall pretty good. On the whole pretty satisfied with stay. Professional hotel with Scandinavian style - makes a change from staying in American chains such as Sheraton / Mariott / Hilton. Free wi-fi very much appreicated and worked well in room. However preferred the previous name of Radission SAS rather than Blu. Would in general recommend - if you can stand the heat. Read more

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The rooms are very clean and functional and there is free broadband, which should be part of a business hotel's offering but most hotels still charge extra for it. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is located in the "messe" (trade fair) area, but it only takes about 10 minutes either by underground or taxi to get to the old town for […] sight seeing. Read more

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Let me start off by saying that we had a fantastic time on our weekend getaway to Koeln. The hotel is fabulous and the food was very delicious..some of the best I ever had. The hotel is a 25 minute walk to the Cathedral as well. The negative aspects of the hotel were more centered around the service. Our room was missing the "extra pillows, bathrobes, […] and slippers". We called down to the front desk to get them and we waited for an hour and they never came. Then we went to dinner and came back and called again and finally they arrived. I called to schedule a massage for myself and my husband and when we went to our appointment they had forgotten to schedule it so the masseuse was not even in the hotel..so after we waited for an hour for him to show up we just rescheduled the next day. Lastly my husbands food took 2 hours to get from the restaraunt even though it was delicious. We got a discount on the hotel through a website and they have free Wi FI which is convenient and continental breakfast. Despite all the waiting I think we would go again. They don't have a pool but they have a sauna. Read more

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OK hotel and location really good if you go to Lanxess Areena. There are hard mattresses and hard mattresses but this one was rock hard and pillows and duvets were lumpy. Radisson is normally a good hotel but Cologne seems to be at the bottom.

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Mooi hotel, een lekker en uitgebreid ontbijt, hotel is iets buiten het centrum maar te voet is dit te doen. Warme kamers (airco kan het niet altijd compenseren) alsook tapijt. Vriendelijk personeel.

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