Löwenbräu Köln Hotel & Restaurant

Room was comfortable. Breakfast on the terrace was memorable.

This has to be one of the most adorable buildings in the cutest area or Cologne. I thought it was a little weird that I had to use my key card and go across the hall to use the toilet/shower.... then back across to the bedroom for the sink, but it wasn't nearly as inconvenient as I thought and what else can you expect from these adorable older, tall thin, buildings. The service downstairs at the bar was great. I was traveling alone and happy to have friendly conversation with the staff downstairs while I sat at the bar. Plus you get a discount on food and drinks if you go downstairs while staying at the hotel!

Wonderful location close to all the stops and transport. The rivers cruise companies are right in front of the hotel. We booked the river cruise and the two day hop on hop off. This is a great way to see the entire city. Prebook for guaranteed seating for your exact time. The hotel is not air conditioned but the evening rain helped cool things off; two nice fans were in the room. When I checked in I was told the price of breakfast and decided to pass on it. The day after check out I remembered that I did purchase the breakfast option. Wasted 30+ euro (booked several hotels on vacation should have checked this reservation). Anyway the staff was friendly and accommodating would definitely return here. Food was great at the restaurant but we were on a budget and opted for lesser priced shops.

If you want to experience the energy of the city and get a taste of the weekend night life this definitely the place to stay. The rooms are typical Europe I.e. small, but adequate and the hotel is old but serviceable. It is super central and does not lack in the character department. It is located right on the river and is 200m from the Cologne Cathedral and HBF Station.

Not hugely impressive. The hotel was slightly smelly and the toilet was the closest to my bed that I have known - could basically reach out and touch it. Also lots of noise, e.g. when anyone else used toilets in nearby rooms. The bar downstairs was nice though, and location is good.