Messehotel Köln-Deutz

There were a few tiny little things that we will get to after the big thing, that by themselves would have been a non-issue but collectively took it down to a four star. Which is fine, a four star out of five review is still a good experience. Things changed when I got to my room tonight and noticed what appears to be a scheiße stain on the new duvet from housekeeping. The stain was in an immediately noticeable part of the duvet; the housekeeper almost certainly directly touched the stain with their hand because it is near the fold crease. And of course due to the staffing issues, it’s not like I can just call down to the front desk and ask for a new duvet - there is literally no staff in the hotel right now. Now for the non-fecal stuff. The little things aforementioned that were supposed to add up to a four star review are as follows: there were no tissues available, which is fine, but I don’t go on holiday to do something I already do at home (blow my nose into toilet paper); the bathroom exhaust does not work which will create a long term mold problem in the bathroom; the shower doors themselves have maybe 3cm gaps in the middle and along the floor, and this allows so much water to escape the shower basin and onto the floor that I no longer use the overhead spigot; aforementioned staffing issues means nobody on site after 18:00, which to be honest isn’t really a problem so long as there’s no foreign feces on your bed; the motion-activated sink is a nice thought, but due to the time calibration and high water pressure it is almost certainly using more water for things such as brushing teeth and shaving than I would be using with standard knobs. The good things: the hotel itself couldn’t be in a more optimal location in my opinion, just five minute’s walk to multiple train stations which will have you at the Kölnerdom or Neumarkt/Heumarkt/Alter Markt fifteen minutes after leaving your room; the staff are friendly when present; the neighborhood is quiet and beautiful while again being just across the river from the beautiful madness; able to accommodate late arrival although not necessary for me. Unfortunately, these good things are not enough to surmount the multiple little things and one absolutely critical big thing which have forced me to leave this review.

Intense price hikes during the concert I wanted to go see, 290€ for a double room. Watch out for the "Frühbucherrate" as they will take all your money without fail. Hope you guys enjoy my money.