Best Luxury Hotels In Koln
Koln, or Cologne as it’s more commonly known in the UK, is a German Rhineside city with a 2000-year history. It’s one of the largest settlements in the country and boasts a magnificent cathedral with filigree twin spires. Known for its chocolate, sports, arts, culture, beer houses, carnival and liberal attitude, it’s also a significant commercial player, attracting lots of business travellers as well as those visiting for the area’s cultural offer. Do try kölsch while you’re here – it’s the city’s signature beverage – and visit the Musical Dome, the Wallraf Richartz Museum and the Ludwig Museum.
Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
(5 stars) On a hillside offering impressive views across the city, this baroque castle is a truly grand setting for your stay. Several centuries old, it has period features as well as contemporary luxuries like in-suite jacuzzis...
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Excelsior Hotel Ernst
(5 stars) Standing right opposite the cathedral (and the station, making it handy for rail travellers), this five-storey 19th-century townhouse is a refined setting to relax after a day’s sightseeing. Unwind in the spa, or with a drink in the cigar lounge, to the sound of live piano music...
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