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Hotel Merian

Hotel with spa services, a short walk to Cologne Cathedral

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Restaurant
Luxury Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes
Single Room | Living area | TV, printers
Reception
Property entrance
Hotel Merian sits in central Cologne, offering a comfortable base with practical in-room WiFi. Guests can explore the nearby Musical Dome and Chocolate Museum before returning to take advantage of convenient laundry services and grab snacks from the on-site vending machine.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Living area | TV, printers

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Living area | TV, printers

Luxury Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Cologne, a neighborhood in Cologne, Hotel Merian is near a metro station. Musical Dome and Chocolate Museum are cultural highlights and Phantasialand is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at LANXESS Arena or RheinEnergieStadion.
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Map
Allerheiligenstr. 17, Altstadt-Nord, Cologne, 50668

What's nearby

  • Musical Dome - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 7 min walk
  • Ebertplatz U-Bahn - 9 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PLÜSCH - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tang Wang - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Crobag - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Snack Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jaipur - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Merian

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome and Chocolate Museum, Hotel Merian has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and laundry services
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • An elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Merian offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and printers.
Other amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 18 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 14 for adults and EUR 6 for children

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (23 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 18 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hotel Merian
Hotel Merian Cologne
Merian Cologne
Merian Hotel
Hotel Merian Hotel
Hotel Merian Cologne
Hotel Merian Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Merian pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Merian?

Self parking is available for EUR 18 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Merian?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Merian?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Merian located?

Located in Old Town Cologne, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Goldene Kammer, Cologne Cathedral, and Musical Dome. Eigelstein Torburg and Rhine are also within 10 minutes. Ebertplatz U-Bahn is 9 minutes by foot and Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 13 minutes.

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