BACKGROUND Open since 2002, in recent years (2016-21) the hotel has undergone extensive refurbishment, including all rooms, public areas, bars and meeting rooms. Last year around €2 million (£1.67 million) was spent on remodelling the entrance and introducing a new restaurant and bar – Pigeon Post.
WHERE IS IT? A five-minute walk from the main train station and only five minutes from Cologne Cathedral.
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