Savoy, CologneSavoy in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $164 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Savoy is a four-star hotel situated on Turiner Straße in the Altstadt-Nord district. It sits within walking distance of the Cologne Cathedral, the Rhine River, and the central station. The property features between 108 and 151 individually designed rooms with modern interiors. Guests can access a rooftop terrace, a Sky Lounge, and a wellness centre that includes a Turkish bath, sauna, and jacuzzi. On-site facilities also include meeting rooms and limited parking. This hotel suits travellers who want to be near the city's main attractions and exhibition grounds. Some guests have noted that the in-room showers and bedding quality are lacking.What stands out

Central location near the cathedral

Rooftop terrace and Sky Lounge

Full service spa and wellness centre

Individually designed rooms

Watch out for

Limited on-site parking

Variable shower and bedding quality

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