Name: 25hours Hotel The Circle
Address: Cologne, DE
Price range: From $134

25hours Hotel The Circle, Cologne25hours Hotel The Circle in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 48 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction. Rooms from about $134 a night (cached, not a live quote).The 25hours Hotel The Circle occupies a Brutalist rotunda at Im Klapperhof 22-24 in central Cologne, around 16 km from Cologne/Bonn Airport. Studio Aisslinger gave the interiors a retro-futuristic look, and the building holds a café, co-working spaces, the Neni restaurant and the Monkey Bar. Rooms range from medium to large, with rain showers, Bluetooth speakers and smart televisions; family rooms add air conditioning and city views. Guests can use a gym, sauna and meeting rooms, and pets are welcome. The hotel operates eco-minded housekeeping rules, with cleaning on request. It suits travellers who enjoy playful, design-led hotels in a walkable central spot. Some guests have found the beds less comfortable than expected.What stands out

Playful retro-futuristic design throughout

Spacious rooms with rain showers

Central Cologne location

On-site restaurant, bar and café

Watch out for

Beds disappointed some guests

Cleaning only on request

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