Crowne Plaza, Cologne

Advantages: Large luxury rooms, excellent breakfasts, fantastic service
Disadvantages: A little bit far out (but not too much!)

I stayed at the Crowne Plaza Cologne for three nights over Christmas and had a thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing experience. The pros:- The staff at the hotel were incredibly friendly and we were able to check in around three hours prior to the official check in time as our flight arrived early morning. In fact throughout our stay the staff couldn't have done more for us - from the maid to the reception; the restaurant to the bar everybod was wonderful. ...
...so I was expecting a high standard. I've stayed at a number of four and five stars over the last few years and this ranked alongside them. It is quite a large hotel with two restaurants, a bar and leisure area. There are a considerable number of standard rooms, a few suites and a presidential suite. We were fortunate enough to be upgraded from a standard room to a suite on arrival and were also greated with complimentary fruit, drinks and newspapers. ... Read review

Advantages: Many
Disadvantages: None

...the chestnuts. I can recall the warming taste of gluweine (sort of a hot wine) I can see the wonder and excitement on the faces of the rosy cheeked children. I visited Cologne with my husband and two sons. We travelled on the chunnel from Dover to France. This was booked on the internet and with discount cost about £55 (car and 4 passengers). We then drove on the autobahn to Cologne, which took us about three hours, with stops for rests, drinks etc.and the help of a good map. We had also booked the hotel in advance. A Family room (2 adults and two children) for three nights, with breakfast, at the Crown Plaza cost £470. It had come highly recommended by a friend, and in turn, I can do the same. We had a huge room, with a fantastic view of the markets, the river Rhine and the famous cathedral (the Dom.as it is referred to). Twin king-size beds... Read review

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