Holiday Inn Exp Cologne Troisd, CologneHoliday Inn Exp Cologne Troisd in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 83 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 2.6. Rooms from about $92 a night (cached, not a live quote).Holiday Inn Express Cologne Troisdorf is a three-star business hotel situated in Troisdorf, positioned between Cologne and Bonn. The property sits near Spich station and the Wahner Heide nature reserve, providing easy access to the A3 and A59 motorways. It serves travellers needing proximity to Cologne Bonn Airport or the Koelnmesse exhibition centre. Facilities include air-conditioned rooms, a gym, and a daily breakfast buffet. While the location is practical for commuters and airport transfers, some guests have noted that the rooms can feel dated. The hotel is pet friendly and offers on-site parking and valet services.What stands out

Close to motorways and airport

Includes a fitness centre

Complimentary breakfast buffet

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Rooms feel run down

Breakfast service can be busy

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