The taxi from the airport was 25 EUR. Not very far from the center and the Rhine river, close (2 min walk) to the MARITIM hotel, where I attended a conference. Reservation and check-in without any problems. Rooms small but clean. Breakfast included in my price of 95 EUR, and good. My room was absolutely quiet (as requested). Internet (WLAN)... more

6 of us stayed here the first weekend in June 2005. Very reasonable room rates for the quality of hotel (£30 per night each in a twin room). Great location for 6 guys out for a weekend in Cologne's Bars and cafes, just around the corner from the Alter Markt. Cheap minibar in room. Very clean. Pleasant and efficient staff. more

Stayed in the Esser for a last minute weekend break. A rather austere, dull looking hotel from the outside. We stayed in a double room at the back of the hotel which overlooked a yard which seemed to shared by private flats surrounding the hotel. We were kept awake, (and complained) by some people across the way who seemed to... more