Lindner Hotel Kranichhoehe

Location. The Lindner Sport & Aktiv Hotel Kranichhöhe is a contemporary four-storey resort and sports hotel located one kilometre from the German town of Much. The Schwarz-Rheindorf, a 12th-century church, is 26 kilometres from the hotel and the Stollwerck Chocolate Museum is 30 kilometres away. Cologne-Bonn Konrad Airport (CGN) is 30 kilometres from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 25 minutes.

Hotel Features.The hotel has a swimming pool, fitness equipment, a sauna, and beauty and massage treatments available. There are also three outdoor and three indoor tennis courts, while classes are held in the fitness studio. Practical amenities include wireless Internet access in the public areas, laundry facilities, a room service menu and a 24-hour front desk.

Restaurant Terracotta serves regional specialities and international dishes in a contemporary Mediterranean setting with a terrace.

Guestrooms.The 114 guestrooms, over four floors, have light decor, modern furnishings and fitted carpets. All are equipped with satellite television, direct-dial phones, Internet connections (surcharge), clock radios, safes and minibars. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Expert Tip.Visitors to the Stollwerck Chocolate Museum are greeted by a three-metre chocolate fountain. Top-selling item in the shop is a 300 gram solid chocolate cathedral, though some might prefer the 3.5 kilogram chocolate Santa Claus.