Dorint Koeln An Der Messe, CologneDorint Koeln An Der Messe in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 52 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $135 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Deutz-Mülheimer Straße, this 4-star hotel sits directly opposite the eastern entrance of the Cologne Trade Fair. It serves business travellers attending events at the Koelnmesse and leisure guests visiting the nearby Lanxess Arena or the Rhine. The building contains 313 soundproofed rooms and suites across six floors. On-site facilities include a restaurant, a fitness centre, and an indoor heated swimming pool with a sauna and hammam. While the location offers easy access to public transport and local landmarks, some guests have noted that the room technology and televisions feel dated.What stands out

Directly opposite the trade fair

Indoor heated swimming pool

On-site wellness and sauna area

Soundproofed rooms

Watch out for

Outdated televisions in rooms

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