Hi everyone,

I hope you don't mind that I post these questions in here. I think this is the internet forum where my questions will be read by more people who have actually stayed at the Renaissance Cologne - even though you're all likely to be diamond status...

I paid €160/room for 3 nights in December via Priceline, and though we are enrolled in the Marriott Rewards programme we have yet to stay in one. I have been reading this is worn and in need of renovations. Though Priceline classed this as a 5 star hotel (and yes, I was aiming for the Marriott). I am bringing my parents along and would like this to be a memorable stay.

I read on Tripadvisor that someone had paid €45 for the Club Package (breakfast, mini bar, lounge). This seems "cheap" given that breakfast seems to be €25 each. My questions are as follows: will I be offered this possibility upon arrival (with availibility) or am I better off contacting them in advance? Is it more expensive at check-in? With Club Package are rooms better?

Are there places nearby for cheaper breakfast?

Does anyone have experience with upgrades at check-in, and I mean paid upgrades since I don't have any rewards status.

Parking: it says Off-site parking, fee: 1.6 EUR hourly, 14 EUR daily Is this near the hotel?

Any other tips to make this a pleasant stay would be appreciated.

Thanks everyone in advance.

PS: If this post should have been made elsewhere, my apologies and thanks in advance for moving it.