SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse - KONTAKTLOSER SELF CHECK-IN

The room was clean, modern, excellent facilities (rain head shower, lighted mirror, coffee machine in the room, big smart tv), housekeeping was excellent, staff was relatively easy to reach, i missed housekeeping one day and asked via the in room tablets around 6pm for extra coffee and a staff member brought them to the room within 5 minutes! The location was incredible, can't be beat, close to the sights, walking distance to almost everything, hardly a block from the train station! My room had a view (kind of obstructed but view none the less) of the cathedral and it was nice hearing the bells in the morning!

I was so grateful to find this place at such short notice. I was staying in a near by hostel and my trip was ruined by disrespectful students smoking, drinking and parting until 6am. I noticed this place across the street and having checked out of my previous accommodation, logged onto their site to see if anything was available. I secured a room for immediate check in for £99 for the night. Given that anything in Cologne this week that wasn’t a bed in a shared dorm was £150 per night plus due to a convention, I immediately booked the room. Check in was simple and I was welcomed by a very friendly, helpful man who sped up the process. I was absolutely thrilled with the room. The only way I can describe it is, If I were to ever run my own hotel, this is exactly how I would want it to be. The decor is beautiful and the rooms are full of extra touches to make you feel welcome. Complimentary toiletries, complimentary soft drinks in the fridge, Bluetooth connectivity, electronically operated beds with various levels of recline (which are SUPER comfortable), towels and tea and coffee. The TV was huge with a variety of channels and was also Netflix compatible, which is something I love when I’m travelling. The bathroom was immaculately clean and fresh and the room just looked like a lot of time, effort and money had been put into it to ensure that guests enjoyed their stay. I only wish I’d found this place sooner, after no sleep the night before; the day was somewhat wasted. This wouldn’t have been the case had I stayed here! The location couldn’t be better. Opposite the main station and cathedral and right in the centre of it all. There’s a gorgeous little noodle cafe underneath also if you get hungry. I highly recommend this hotel if you find yourself in Cologne. 10 out of 10. I was super super impressed and will absolutely be booking this place the next time I’m in the city.

Hotel was two minute walk from the main train station & about the same distance to the cathedral & the wider City Centre. hotel best described as compact & bijou. It contains everything that you will need for a short stay, it is well thought out & quirky. We had a room on the top floor with a partial view of the Cathedral from the balcony. Bed was comfortable & clean with the room tidied every day. Soap & shampoo in the shower room. Kettle with tea & coffee provided, also a small fridge with a free bottle of water. Plenty of shops, bars & restaurants within walking distance. Check in was a 15.00hrs check out was 11.00hrs. Excellent value for money would definitely return here.

Overall, I had a comfortable and pleasant experience. The room was cozy, clean, and well-maintained, which was a big plus for me. However, it's worth mentioning that the room was a bit on the smaller side, which may not be ideal for travelers who prefer more space to move around. On the positive side, the location of the room was fantastic. It was very close to the city center, making it easy for me to explore and enjoy all the attractions, restaurants, and shops in the area. The convenience of the location added to the overall quality of my stay. Thanks to Chiara Rossi for recommending this hotel to me.

Location is great! You can't see the cathedral from the room due to the angle, but we are close by. And being near Hbf made it easy. There was a lovely German gentleman in the reception area inside when it is during a certain window. He was very helpful in assisting me carrying my luggage up and making me feel welcomed in koln. Really grateful for the man. Self check in with the machine is ok. I think just need to put instructions or video of how this is done on the website to reassure people. I was a tad worried with all the negative reviews but my experience was actually good