Motel One Koeln-Neumarkt, CologneMotel One Koeln-Neumarkt in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $117 a night (cached, not a live quote).Motel One Koeln-Neumarkt is a three-star hotel located on Cäcilienstraße in the Old Town area of Cologne. It sits a short walk from the Neumarkt U-Bahn station and the Schildergasse shopping district. The property offers over 400 air-conditioned rooms featuring box-spring beds, flat-screen televisions, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can use the shared lounge, terrace, and on-site bar. The hotel is suitable for families and those wanting to explore the city on foot, as Cologne Cathedral is a fifteen-minute walk away. While the rooms are modern and clean, the pillows may lack sufficient firmness for some guests.What stands out

Central Old Town location

Close to public transport

Modern air-conditioned rooms

On-site bar and terrace

Watch out for

Soft pillows

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