Hotel am Augustinerplatz  

In the heart of Cologne's city centre, Hotel am Augustinerplatz sits on Hohe Straße just steps from the shopping streets Hohe Strasse and Schildergasse. The hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and the Chocolate Museum. Address: Hohe Straße 30, 50667 Cologne; Cologne–Bonn Airport (CGN) is about 14.7 km away.

This 4-star Art Deco city hotel has 53 air-conditioned rooms with LCD TVs and complimentary wireless internet. Rooms feature private bathrooms with tubs or showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, plus safes and desks. Expect a comfortable, modern-meets-Art-Deco vibe that keeps things stylish and simple.

Soak, sweat and stretch: the hotel offers a hot tub/spa tub, sauna, fitness center and an indoor pool, with complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility as well. Concierge services and complimentary Wi‑Fi keep plans moving. There's a bar/lounge for evening drinks and limited-hours room service for lazy nights in.

A business center, express check-in/out and meeting facilities make this a solid pick for work trips. Event space totals about 635 sq ft (59 m²) for meetings or small conferences. Self parking is available onsite (charges may apply).

Start the day with a buffet breakfast (available for a fee, typically 7:00–10:00 AM). Onsite options include a restaurant and a café serving local cuisine, plus the bar/lounge for cocktails and casual bites.