Spiegel, CologneSpiegel in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 42 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 2.9. Rooms from about $93 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Spiegel is a family-run four-star establishment located in the Wahnheide district of Cologne. It sits adjacent to the Porzer Stadtwald municipal forest, offering a quiet setting for business travellers and leisure guests. The hotel contains 27 modern, allergy-friendly rooms, consisting of 15 singles and 12 doubles. On-site facilities include a restaurant serving regional food, a terrace, and a barber shop. Guests can access a golf course, tennis courts, and a spa. While the location is convenient for Cologne Bonn Airport and local exhibition grounds, the hotel kitchen closes early in the evening.What stands out

Near Cologne Bonn Airport

Adjacent to municipal forest

Pet friendly

Free on-site parking

Watch out for

Kitchen closes early

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