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Wasserturm Hotel ColognevsExcelsior Hotel Ernst
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Im Wasserturm ranks slightly higher than Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Hotel Im Wasserturm comes in at 93 with accolades from 10 reviewers such as Star Service, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
Wasserturm Hotel Cologne
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Star Service
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Kaygasse 2, 50676 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
From $133/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "When the tallest water tower in Europe was converted into an 11-story deluxe hotel... one of the most avant-garde and daring reincarnations of an existing structure in all of Germany was born." Full review
Fodor's "The neoclassical look of the 140-year-old brick exterior remains, while the interior is modern and sedately restful." Full review
Lonely Planet "This is an extremely classy designer hotel cleverly converted from an old water tower, south of Neumarkt." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It’s a German fairy tale with a modern twist: a centrally located 19th-century brick water tower now houses an enchanting designer hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Integrated into a historic water tower in the heart of Cologne, this top class hotel is one of the most distinctive in the city."
Rough Guide "The most luxurious and architecturally audacious of Cologne’s modern designer hotels really does occupy a converted nineteenth-century water tower."
Michelin Guide "The imposing architecture of the over 130 year-old water tower is special here. It offers tasteful and contemporary rooms, beauty treatments and massage in the 'Atelier Beaut'."
Star Service "Located on a quiet site, this hotel is near the art museum, 1.5 kilometers from the Dom and 2.5 kilometers from the fairgrounds and exhibition center." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This 19th-century water tower shaped like a big brick cake is now a stylish five-star hotel and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World." Full review
Jetsetter "A stay in one of the of the world's most one-of-a-kind boutique hotels, including daily minibar refills." Full review
Excelsior Hotel Ernst Fodor's Rough Guide Michelin Guide Star Service The Telegraph Jetsetter Frommer's Michelin Guide
Trankgasse 1 - 5, Domplatz, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
From $162/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Old-master paintings, including a Van Dyck, grace this 1863 hotel's sumptuous Empire-style lobby, while Gobelin tapestries hang in the ballroom." Full review
Rough Guide "A member of the Leading Hotels of the World group, it’s recently been refurbished with a conservative but up-to-date ambience, a brace of restaurants and a Riesling-themed wine bar."
Michelin Guide "Traditional and modern elements have been combined with style and taste in this grand hotel by the cathedral."
Star Service "Although it lacks the dramatic edge of Hotel Im Wasserturm, this hotel is grounded on a traditional bedrock of discreet, deluxe hospitality that will please even the most cynical of business travelers." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This classic five-star hotel, located next to Cologne Cathedral and the city's main train station, has maintained high standards since 1863." Full review
Jetsetter "A glamorous, five-star stay with views of Cologne's magnificent Gothic cathedral, with spa access, champagne and a suite option - Christmas availability." Full review
Frommer's "The breakfast room contains a Gobelins tapestry, and the walls of the public areas are hung with works by big names. The art is set off by gleaming and elegant public rooms...guest rooms are swank. " Full review
Michelin Guide "The rooms and suites are outfitted with crisp reproduction furnishings, rich fabrics and all the requisite modern amenities, from sound-proofed windows to wi-fi. " Full review
