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Royal Inn

Hotel in Cologne, near Cologne Cathedral

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Triple Room | Balcony view
Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 10 per person)
Reception
Suite | Living room | TV
The Royal Inn, steps from Cologne Cathedral, features an on-site art gallery with local talent. Travelers enjoy the nearby shopping mall, while business guests benefit from free in-room WiFi and conference facilities. The multilingual staff consistently earns positive reviews.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hohenzollernring 46, 46, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50672

What's nearby

  • Neumarkt - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Musical Dome - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Chocolate Museum - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Friesenplatz U-Bahn - 2 min walk
  • Cologne West Station - 9 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Merzenich - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hans im Glück - Burgergrill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mangal Dostluk of Podolski - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Il Barista - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Royal Inn

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Located close to Musical Dome, Royal Inn provides an art gallery on site, a shopping mall on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Inn have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; EUR 10 for adults and EUR 7 for children

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (7 AM - 9 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7 AM - 11:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in hours are 3-8 PM on Sundays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.00 per stay
Cribs are available on request at the property

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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per day (open 24 hours)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.00 per stay

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 credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Thai Royal Cologne
Thai Royal Hotel
Thai Royal Hotel Cologne
Royal Inn Cologne
Royal Inn Hotel
Royal Inn Cologne
Royal Inn Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Inn?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Royal Inn located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Friesenplatz, Cologne Cathedral, and Musical Dome. Volkstheater Millowitsch and Römerturm are also within 10 minutes. Friesenplatz U-Bahn and Rudolfplatz U-Bahn are within a 5-minute walk.

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Royal Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 111 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired but comfortable

I booked this hotel due to it’s location to the train station and a music gig we were going to. It’s in a very busy part of town but makes everything easy to get to. Booked with some trepidation having read other reviews. It’s not the Ritz but the couple at the reception desk were very friendly and helped us with where we should head for lunch and transport for the gig that evening. The hallway outside our room smelled a little damp but the room was clean and serviceable. It’s not the Ritz but if you need somewhere to sleep in a great location in Köln (great shopping nearby!!) then this is great. Can also recommend the burger place downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Over all a good stay shame the patio door was broken
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel muy confortable y centrico, con muy buena ubicación Optimo servicio d limpieza
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Proper maar iets oudere staat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zentral gelegen, sauber, gerne wieder

Das Hotel befindet sich sehr zentral in der Kölner Innenstadt / Altstadt. Für Leute die gerne abends raus möchten ist es optimal! Unser Zimmer war hinten raus und somit sehr ruhig, das einzige was störte ist das die Putzfrauen um 9 Uhr morgens anfingen Lärm zu machen, das hätte man wirklich leiser hinbekommen! Sonst gerne wieder
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty and drab: stay somewhere else

The hotel description and pictures on hotels.com looked quite inviting: quaint, cozy, and simple -- what I'd expect from a 3-star hotel in this price range. However, the hotel is nothing like that. The hallway lights are broken, making it hard to navigate at night. I found insects in my room and had to get bug spray. The curtains were falling down. The walls have a lot of big, dark stains. There were balls of dust and flakes of what I assumed were pain all over the floor. The chairs were torn up so badly, I didn't want to sit on them. There was a hole in the bathroom wall. Whoever took the photos that are on the hotel listing either has really good photography skills or knows how to use photoshop. To others looking for a hotel: Please, save yourself the hassle and book somewhere else. To the hotel owners/managers: I hope you are ashamed and embarrassed that this is the condition of the hotel you operate. Please clean the hotel and take care of the rooms -- would you sleep in your own hotel?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Galina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Хороший отель 3*

Отель удобно расположен, рядом есть крытая парковка. Стойка регистрации работает до 20ч, после вы самостоятельно приходите дергаете сильно входную дверь, входите и справа висит ящик. Набираете код и там вас ждёт дальнейшая инструкция и ключи от номера. А у т-ром уже вас регистрируют на ресепшене. Завтрак стандартный. Всем хорошего отдыха.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Senem Ezgi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mostly a nice stay, only the WiFi didn’t work in our room, we had to go to the lobby to use it. And the check in time (3pm) seemed a bit late to us. Other than that, we liked the room and the balcony. The room was clean. The staff were friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Edeltraud

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eher nicht mehr

Bezahltes Frühstück nicht bekommen.Gestank von der Küche unterhalb.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Det låg på en gata med restauranger och pubbar men rummen låg in mot gården så man stördes inte mycket av det. Personalen va mycket trevliga och hjälpsamma .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Yasin

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

huseyin suha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good hotel

good location, friendly staff, clean and small room. but too much keys...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Sentralt, men preg av dårlig renhold

Sentral lokasjon til Ubahn, shopping og middag rett rundt hjørnet, men slitt og skittent på rommet og spesielt badet. Fant avklipte tånegler på gulvet og det luktet vondt på badet i perioder... selvom det var ikkerøyk så var det nok ingen som overholdt dette.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
대로변에 있고 주말같은경우 근처 클럽들의 소음으로 인해 방해를 받으실 수 있습니다. 체크인 카운터가 늦게까지 운영하지 않아서 레이트 체크인 경우 붙어있는 연락처로 직접 연락하여 체크인 방법을 물어보셔야 합니다. 그 외에는 엘리베이터도 있고 역에서도 가까워 편하게 잘 지냈습니다.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

NILDA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pessimo

Cobraram taxa de turismo, 20 euros e o hotel.com disse q estava inclusa, nao adiantou argumentar. Me senti roubada. Hotel c quarto barulhento, abafado e apertado.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness
Beim TV gingen 90% der Sender nicht weil ein CI Modul gefehlt hat... Frühstück ist recht teuer, für das magere Angebot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Der service und das Personal an sich waren sehr langsam und man musste für alles sehr lange warten. Am letzten Abend ging undere Toilettenspülung kaputt, dies sei anscheinend schon einmal passiert. Die Lage ist top und nahe am Zentrum. Unringt von Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und kulinarischer Vielfalt.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicht angemessen für 4 Sterne. Bad hat fürchterlich gerochen. Super laut, Wände hellhörig. Personal gibt keine Auskunft über kostenpflichtige Dienstleistungen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stinkt, Zimmer mangelhaft, im Doppelbett nur ein dünnes Kissen und eine dünne Decke, Haustüre unten konnte Nachts nicht geöffnet werden weil das Schloss kaputt ist.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Royal stay

Locks to premises tricky. Everything else good. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Liverpool eng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff. Great location. Room had a balcony and was very clean and comfy for myself and my girlfriend. Great 4 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Migge, Hildesheim, de

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Zentral gelegenes Hotel, für nen kurzen Stadttrip gut.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Hendrik

Kamer was ruim genoeg alleen met wat gebruikssporen. Badkamer kan schoner. Het bijgeboekte ontbijt was slecht.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Sascha

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Zum Feiern für 2 Tage OK

Zimmer waren klein aber vom Design OK, schickes Bad. Rezeption und Frühstücksbereich waren weniger schick. Insgesamt eher drei Sterne. Zimmer hinten raus waren sehr ruhig für die Lage direkt an der Feiermeile. Zum Feiern für 2 Tage OK, raus aus dem Hotel und man ist mittendrin. Als Familenhotel eher ungeeignet. Meine Rezeptionisten hatte kein Gespür für Service. Check In von den Kumpels bei anderem Kollegen war aber OK.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Marli, Freiburg

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lage unschlagbar, Service verbesserungswürdig

Größtes Manko: Man kann nicht sagen, dass alle Zimmer mit Balkon sind, wenn man sich gemeinsam mit allen Zimmern nur einen schmalen Feuertreppenzugang als "Balkon" teilt. Dadurch auch wenig Privatsphäre und ohne Angst kann man auch z.B. nicht lüften. Sauberkeit kann noch verbessert werden, außerdem gingen z.B. einzelne Lampen im Zimmer nicht. Frühstück sehr ernüchternd, außerdem werden verschiedene Zeiten kommuniziert, d.h. im besten Fall wird das Frühstück vor der Nase abgebaut. Lage des Hotels ist unschlagbar und de Ausstattung des Zimmers ist vollkommen ausreichend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

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