Classic Hotel Harmonie - Cologne

8.8

Overall a good hotel and a pleasant stay. I booked a marginally more expensive deluxe (rather than the standard superior) room. Superior was quoted at 75Eur, and Deluxe was 82Eur/room/night (midweek). I actually originally booked a superior but then e-mailed the hotel to upgrade (as the online booking facilities did not allow a delux booking). Also worth specifying if you want smoking or non smoking (mine was non-smoking, and was indeed free of any smoke smell). Hotel location is 5 mins from the Cathedral, and although it is on a backstreet (not much of a view), this is off set by the location's convienience. Nice wide timeband for breakfast (7-10), so no need to rush in the morning. Tasty contentinental with all the ususals (croissants, fruits & cerals, cold meats etc.) is included in the room price, but you can pay for a hot breakfast if required. Dinning room is pleasant with attentive staff. Rooms themselved were quite small (I stayed in room 151 which overlooks a (very) small internal courtyard), but very clean and nicely decorated. Pay for internet in rooms (aparently often not free in Germany). Only slight annoyence was that instead of a double bed, they had placed two singles together which would ususally be fine, but unfortunately they kept moving apart in the middle of the night! All in all, a great little hotel, very good price in a very convienient location. Would be perfect for short stay holiday makers or business trips.

7.5

Attractive hotel, well furnished, large bedroom. Spoiled by the unwillingness of the staff to accept that the air condidtioning in my room (212) was not working, so was not repaired during my stay. Fobbed off with 'It has not been reported by anyone else' and 'we are all very busy'. A pity because this is otherwise a good hotel and close to the central station.

8.2

Hotel was very nice. Breakfast very good. Location near downtown church was quiet, but somewhat hard to find (near train station), need better maps or GPS coordinates. Staff very accomodating when asked. Located very close to train station and cathedral, easy walk to main scenic downtown area. Overall, a good downtown hotel with limited services for those who don't need full service.

8.8

Convenient central location 5 minutes walk from the HBf (main station) and the cathedral. This worked well as we took the train in from the airport late in the evening - faster (12 minutes) and far cheaper than a taxi. A pleasant family hotel on a quiet side street. The room decor is a little tired. Helpful staff and a good breakfast included. Everything in walking distance. I would certainly choose this hotel again.

9.0

OUr first room was very small (even though we'd requested one with space for a cot) and smelt like smoke even though it was a non-smoking room. We were moved to another room that was a little bit bigger, although there was only luke-warm water. However staff were able to fix this very quickly. Lovely staff. Comfortable place. Great breakfast.