Falderhof, CologneFalderhof in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 38 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $138 a night (cached, not a live quote).Falderhof is a 3-star hotel located in the Surth district of Cologne. Housed in a restored historic building, the property contains 30 rooms and sits near the Rhine River and the Forest Botanical Garden. It serves business travellers and tourists looking for a quiet base. Facilities include an on-site restaurant with a terrace, a spa, tennis courts, and a golf course. Guests can access free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. While the setting is peaceful and the rooms are bright, the bathrooms feature a dated 1980s style and there is no air conditioning in the rooms.What stands out

Restored historic building

On-site restaurant and terrace

Close to the Rhine River

Pet friendly

Watch out for

No air conditioning

Dated bathrooms

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