Mercure Koeln Belfortstrasse, CologneMercure Koeln Belfortstrasse in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 92 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.5, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.5, Agoda 2.9. Rooms from about $107 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Neustadt Nord district, this 4-star hotel sits 200 metres from the Rhine. It is a short walk from Rheinpark and the Cologne Cable Car, and sits within walking distance of the Old Town and Cologne Cathedral. The property features 128 rooms and underwent a renovation in 2022. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a solarium, and seven conference rooms. It serves both business travellers and tourists. Guests can access an on-site restaurant, bar, and garden. While the hotel offers several amenities, parking in the building requires an additional fee.What stands out

Indoor swimming pool and gym

Pet friendly accommodation

Close to the Rhine

Watch out for

Parking incurs an extra charge

Issues with the lift

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