Zur Malzmuhle Hotel, CologneZur Malzmuhle Hotel in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 28 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.4, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $126 a night (cached, not a live quote).Zur Malzmühle is a privately owned three-star hotel situated on Heumarkt square in Cologne's Old Town. Opened in 2015, the property features 41 rooms with flat-screen TVs, desks, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer views of the Cologne Cathedral. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, which serves traditional brewery cuisine and modern dishes, or visit the private art gallery. The hotel is positioned within walking distance of the main railway station and the trade-fair grounds. It suits travellers seeking a central base for exploring the historic district. One limitation is that guest rooms do not include a minibar.What stands out

Central Heumarkt location

Traditional brewery cuisine

Private art gallery

Walking distance to cathedral

Watch out for

No in-room minibar

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