Insel, CologneInsel in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 78 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 2.8. Rooms from about $107 a night (cached, not a live quote).Insel is a 3-star hotel situated in the Deutz district of Cologne. It is positioned near the Lanxess Arena and the KölnMesse exhibition grounds, making it a practical choice for business travellers and event attendees. The property contains 42 guest rooms featuring modern interiors and includes an on-site restaurant, a bar, and a terrace. Guests can access the Deutz/Lanxess Arena underground station on foot to reach local landmarks like the Cologne Cathedral. While the rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, some guests have reported a noticeable chlorine scent in the bathrooms.What stands out

Close to exhibition grounds

Air conditioning in rooms

Spacious guest rooms

Near underground transport

Watch out for

Chlorine smell in bathrooms

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