Barcelo Cologne City Center (ex Crowne Plaza)
Habsburgerring 9-13
COLOGNE,
DE 50674
Location. The Barcelo Cologne City Centre is located in the city centre of Cologne, Germany, 800 metres from the Rhine Promenade, and 1.5 kilometres from Cologne Cathedral. A tram stop is found directly in front of the hotel.
Hotel Features. Surrounded by shops and restaurants on the busy Rudolfplatz square, the Barcelo Cologne City Centre is a 10-storey modern hotel. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool and a health club offering a sauna, a steam room, and massage services. Coffee, wireless Internet access, and complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. Safe-deposit boxes are available at the 24-hour front desk, where multilingual staff can assist with travel and tourist arrangements. Other amenities include childcare services and valet parking.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the contemporary Las Arenas restaurant. Panoramic windows overlook the square and adjacent streets. The menu offers a selection of French, German, and international dishes. The lobby bar offers continental breakfasts and light lunches. Room service is available around the clock.
Business amenities include nine conference rooms with audio-visual equipment.
Guestrooms. The 301 air-conditioned guestrooms at Barcelo Cologne City Centre have modern decor in shades of cream and dark-wood furniture. All have satellite television, direct-dial telephones, wireless Internet access, coffee and tea facilities, and safes. Bathrooms are supplied with bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.
Expert Tip. Though construction began in the 13th century, it was another 600 years before Cologne Cathedral was finished. Visitors can climb 509 steps to the viewing platform in the south tower for views of the Rhine and surrounding city.
Surrounding Area
CITY CENTER
Room Information - Barcelo Cologne City Center (ex Crowne Plaza)
Bed Type: Short Description: Double Single Use Long Description: One twin bed. Contemporary decor. Air conditioning, satellite television, coffee and tea facilities, direct-dial phone, wireless Internet access, and desk. Bathroom with hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Bed Type: Short Description: Double Room Long Description: One queen bed or one twin bed. Contemporary decor. Air conditioning, satellite television, coffee and tea facilities, direct-dial phone, wireless Internet access, and desk. Bathroom with hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Bed Type: Short Description: New Year Package Long Description: On the 31 December 2008: New Years Party starting from 10.30 pm until 5 am in a ballroom with an offer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (from 10.30 PM) and snacks (from 2 AM). Late riser breakfast on the next morning (1 January 2009) until 2 PM.
Property Information
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
24-hour front desk
Star rating: 4
Area Activities
Rhine Promenade: 800 metres
Rhine cruises: 1 km
Opera: 1 km
Cathedral: 1.5 km
Rhine cable car: 1.5 km
Roman museum: 1.5 km
Chocolate Museum: 3 km
Zoo and Botanical Gardens: 3.5 km
Musical Dome: 3.5 km
Cologne Fair: 4 km
Driving Directions - Barcelo Cologne City Center (ex Crowne Plaza)
From Cologne-Bonn Konrad Airport (CGN):
Distance to the Barcelo Cologne City Centre is 22 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes' drive.
Getting there. High-speed trains and the regional S-Bahn run between the airport railway station and Cologne Hauptbahnhof (central station) every 30 minutes. The fare for a single ticket is 2.10 EUR, and the journey time is 18 minutes. The number 170 bus runs to the Hauptbahnhof and Cologne city centre five times an hour. The fare is 5 EUR for a single ticket. Taxis wait outside Terminals 1 and 2, and cost about 25 EUR to central Cologne. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. The centre of Cologne can be easily explored on foot. Schildergasse, Hohe Strasse and Breite Strasse are pedestrianised and most main attractions are located around the Altstadt, on the left bank of the Rhine. A transferable ticket (VRS) entitles travellers to use all transport facilities, including the underground, buses, trams, and RB (RegionalBahn), RE (RegionalExpress) and S (S-Bahn) trains. Train-only tickets can also be purchased. Both types of tickets can be purchased from vending machines at the city's train stations. Only VRS tickets can be bought from tram, bus and underground stops.
Policies & Disclaimers
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
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