Radisson Blu Cologne, CologneRadisson Blu Cologne in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 19 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $158 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Deutz district of Cologne, this 4-star hotel sits directly opposite the Koelnmesse exhibition centre and near the Lanxess Arena. The property is positioned on the banks of the Rhine, close to the Köln Messe/Deutz railway station. It features 393 rooms that were updated in 2018, offering amenities such as heated bathroom floors and plasma-screen TVs. Guests can access an on-site spa, sauna, gym, and swimming pool. The hotel caters to business travellers and families, with meeting rooms and eco-conscious cleaning policies in place. While the facilities are extensive, the hotel is situated a short distance away from the historic city centre.What stands out

Near exhibition centre and arena

Full-service spa and wellness facilities

Spacious modern guest rooms

Close to railway station

Watch out for

Outside the historic centre

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