Maritim Hotel Köln

Excellent breakfast., staff v Friendly & Courteous, bed comfortable...good wi fi & an excellent location

Very nice hotel with a clear view over the square with a Christmas market and also the Cathedral behind this. Perfect for local shops and cafes & restaurants, and transport links. Great choices for breakfast with cooked food, pastries, breads,fruits,juices, teas etc. also had welcoming, helpful staff. Reception staff welcoming and helpful. Bottled water in the bedroom for the first night. Coffee machine with pods but we didn't use this. A kettle was provided on request. Teabags bought from a local shop. Fridge in the room a decent size. Swimming pool small but nice for a relaxing end of day swim after walking the streets of Köln. The Cathedral is beautiful and impressive both inside and out, so try to find time to visit here. Sample the local kolsch. The Kolsch bar in the hotel does food but not a huge choice. However what we had was tasty. Lots of eateries close by but note some places only take cash. Lovely clean city. Lots of Christmas markets close to each other. Spoilt for choice with places to eat and drink. We had a lovely walk by the Rhine and walked across one bridge and back across another. Use the ' back door' of the hotel to get there. Enjoy!

room is okay but why free mineral water on the first day only ? No variety in breakfast. Need bacon

Location: 5/5: Perfect spot, right across from the Christmas markets and easy access to transportation. Room: 5/5: We had a regular room, spacious enough for two. It was clean and had a coffee machine and fridge. The bathroom was clean too, with all the basic toiletries. Service: 4/5: The staff were polite and super helpful, especially with directions to the Christmas market nearby. Food: 4/5: Breakfast had plenty of options and kept us full. Ambience: 4/5: The hotel has a grand feel. The lobby is huge with lots of comfy sofas to relax on. Behind the reception, there's a dining area with a few restaurants open late.

The hotel was clean, the rooms were very comfortable, and the cafes were really pleasant. We got an early check in and booked a late checkout, something that isn't possible in all hotels and made a real difference to our trip. The location is perfect for visits to the Christmas markets. The Heinzels Market is directly outside! I would happily stay here again.