Motel One Koeln-Waidmarkt, CologneMotel One Koeln-Waidmarkt in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 29 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.4. Rooms from about $105 a night (cached, not a live quote).Motel One Koeln-Waidmarkt is a smoke-free budget design hotel located in the Altstadt-Süd district of Cologne. Situated on Waidmarkt between Neumarkt and Heumarkt, it sits near the Hohe Straße shopping area and the Poststraße U-Bahn station. The rooms feature air conditioning, soundproofing, box-spring beds, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can use the on-site bar, access a 24-hour front desk, or arrange tours through the staff. The property is suitable for families and pet owners. While the hotel provides modern amenities and breakfast options, the curtains in the rooms do not block out much sunlight.What stands out

Air conditioned rooms

On-site bar

Pet friendly

Near shopping and transport

Watch out for

Thin room curtains

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