Hotels in Cologne
Jan 1, 2007 | 10:12 pm
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Hotels in Cologne
I am going to Cologne at the end of March. I have never been to this city before and I want to be sure that I am in a good central location, close to tourist attractions and nightlife. I figured the area surrounding the cathedral and central train station would probably be a good spot but for some reason, all of the hotels are fully booked already. Does anybody know if there is something going on in the city around March 21st or is this just a popular city?!
We would like a small budget type of hotel that is clean. It doesn't need to have too many amenities, we just want a comfortable place to sleep and clean up each day. Help! Thanks.
Mike
We would like a small budget type of hotel that is clean. It doesn't need to have too many amenities, we just want a comfortable place to sleep and clean up each day. Help! Thanks.
Mike
Jan 1, 2007 | 10:16 pm
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I haven't stayed here yet, but plan to do so twice in February. The reviews were very good and so was the price:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...estphalia.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...estphalia.html
Jan 1, 2007 | 10:41 pm
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Looks good
Unfortunately, it shows that it is fully booked for March 21 - March 24th, just like all the other hotels I am searching. Not sure whats going on in March but the city seems to be busy!
Jan 2, 2007 | 8:00 am
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The problem is the Cologne Trade Fair is nearby the central station so as soon as there's a fair in town, all hotels are occupied.
During the period of time you are in Cologne, there's a "Dental Show" which might not be a big thing but it takes some hundred hotel rooms as well.
As I used to live nearby I am not really good in hotels because I always stayed home... Sorry!
During the period of time you are in Cologne, there's a "Dental Show" which might not be a big thing but it takes some hundred hotel rooms as well.
As I used to live nearby I am not really good in hotels because I always stayed home... Sorry!
Jan 2, 2007 | 10:38 am
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Where do you exactly want to stay? Do you have a car? How much do you want to spend per night? Do you need a double or a single room?
If you are a little bit flexible you will find something between 100-150 Euro / per night which is a reasonable price for a city hotel.
If you are a little bit flexible you will find something between 100-150 Euro / per night which is a reasonable price for a city hotel.
Jan 2, 2007 | 11:48 am
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We are looking to stay downtown, close to the Dom/train station would be great. We don't really want to spend more than 150 Euros for a double. I did get an email this morning for a small hotel near the Neumarkt. Is that a decent area? It is actually between the Neumarkt and Rudolfplatz.
Jan 2, 2007 | 3:07 pm
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I advise checking hotels right up to the last minute.
I had the Marriott with high rates on one of the nights I needed but booked the Hilton early to a good rate. Then the Renesaince became available at good rate about 3 weeks out.
Then finally the day before my departure the Marriott became available at the HPR Hertz one night free rate and I ended up where I wanted after all and paid just 248 euros for 3 nights with upgrade to exec. level.
It is a tough market though. When there is a big congress the rates go sky high. www.accor.com have many area hotels but they apear as well to be quite booked in Cologne but wide open in closeby Bonn and Dusseldorf.
I had the Marriott with high rates on one of the nights I needed but booked the Hilton early to a good rate. Then the Renesaince became available at good rate about 3 weeks out.
Then finally the day before my departure the Marriott became available at the HPR Hertz one night free rate and I ended up where I wanted after all and paid just 248 euros for 3 nights with upgrade to exec. level.
It is a tough market though. When there is a big congress the rates go sky high. www.accor.com have many area hotels but they apear as well to be quite booked in Cologne but wide open in closeby Bonn and Dusseldorf.
Jan 2, 2007 | 3:22 pm
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You could give bidding on Priceline a try. Sometimes Priceline has rooms when it doesn't make logical sense. But of course then you give up the location choice, but it seems you will have a hard time getting a great location anyway.
Jan 2, 2007 | 3:56 pm
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We are looking to stay downtown, close to the Dom/train station would be great. We don't really want to spend more than 150 Euros for a double. I did get an email this morning for a small hotel near the Neumarkt. Is that a decent area? It is actually between the Neumarkt and Rudolfplatz.
You should find plenty of hotels for about 150 Euro / night for a double room. If you want to be sure to have something in march, BOOK NOW!!!!!
Jan 2, 2007 | 9:55 pm
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Ok great, I went ahead and booked it. Thanks for the advice on the area. 
I was able to book without even using a credit card so if I did find something I liked more, I could cancel.
I was able to book without even using a credit card so if I did find something I liked more, I could cancel.