Holiday Inn The Niu Mill Cologne Mulheim, CologneHoliday Inn The Niu Mill Cologne Mulheim in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 31 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $80 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Mülheim district, this 149-room hotel serves travellers looking for functional accommodation near Cologne. The rooms feature air conditioning, smart TVs with screen-mirroring, and sound systems. Guests can use the on-site bar or eat at the restaurant. Public transport links provide access to the city centre and Cologne Cathedral. While the hotel offers private parking and a breakfast buffet, both require an additional fee. The property is pet friendly and provides free Wi-Fi throughout. One limitation is that rooms designed for three people are quite small.What stands out

Clean modern rooms

Helpful staff

Good transport links

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Small triple rooms

Parking and breakfast cost extra

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