Motel One Koeln-Messe, CologneMotel One Koeln-Messe in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 36 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $117 a night (cached, not a live quote).Motel One Koeln-Messe is a six-storey design hotel with 297 rooms in Cologne's Deutz district, right beside the Koelnmesse exhibition centre and the LANXESS arena. It sits a five-minute walk from Koeln Messe/Deutz station, and the cathedral and the Rhine are reachable on foot in about 20 minutes. Air conditioning, Wi-Fi in public areas and nearby public parking are available, and children are welcome. The hotel suits business visitors attending trade fairs as well as tourists who want a practical base near the station. Rooms are modern and functional but on the small side, which is worth knowing if you travel with a lot of luggage. Rates start from around $117 a night.What stands out

Friendly staff and clean rooms

Comfortable beds

Next to the exhibition centre

Bar with drinks available

Watch out for

Rooms smaller than expected

Limited luggage storage

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