Art Otel Cologne by Park Plaza, CologneArt Otel Cologne by Park Plaza in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 46 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.1. Rooms from about $116 a night (cached, not a live quote).Art Otel Cologne by Park Plaza is a four-star hotel situated in the Rheinauhafen redevelopment area on the east bank of the Rhine. The property contains 218 rooms and suites featuring contemporary interiors and original artwork by the artist SEO. Facilities include a rooftop terrace, a gym, a sauna, and a swimming pool. Guests can dine at the on-site Upside Down Bar and Restaurant, which offers special diet menus. The hotel is positioned within walking distance of the Chocolate Museum and the historic Old Town. It suits business travellers and families, though the proximity to the exhibition centre means the area can be busy. On-site parking is available for guests.What stands out

Original SEO artwork in rooms

Rooftop terrace and swimming pool

Walking distance to Old Town

Special diet menu options

Watch out for

Located in a busy redevelopment area

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