Experts' Choice Award Wasserturm Hotel Cologne
What the experts agree on
A striking 19th-century water tower turned designer hotel, blending neoclassical brick architecture with sleek modern interiors. Experts call it one of Cologne's most distinctive stays, set on a quiet street near Neumarkt.
“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'.”
– Michelin Guide
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."
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
Tablet "This 11-story brick water tower, the tallest in Europe, must have seemed like an unlikely candidate for the sort of industrial renovation that is sweeping Germany — but punch some holes..." Full review
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Pet Friendly
Bar/Lounge
Free Internet
Room Service
Laundry Service
Concierge
$133/night
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