The Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne stands at Messe Kreisel 3 in the Deutz side of the city, directly beside the Cologne trade fair grounds, and it is built for people who want comfort, space and good facilities rather than a historic setting. It has 393 rooms, which makes it one of the larger hotels in the city, and it is rated four stars superior. Dining is covered by the Ellipse Restaurant and the Pronto! Restaurant, and there is a bar and lounge for an evening drink. A full-service spa, a sauna and a gym give you somewhere to unwind after a day of sightseeing or meetings, and the hotel offers a daily breakfast buffet for an extra charge. It suits business travellers and visitors at trade fairs, and it also works well for leisure guests who want a polished modern base with good transport links and a quieter feel than the streets around the main station.
Location and getting around
The hotel is a three-minute walk from the Koelnmesse U-Bahn stop, and Cologne Messe-Deutz station is about a thirteen-minute walk away. The trade fair grounds are only a few minutes on foot, which is the main reason many guests choose it. The cathedral is roughly two kilometres away, a short taxi ride or a few stops by train across the Rhine, so you can reach the main sights quickly without paying cathedral-square prices.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are modern and comfortably sized, with a business-friendly layout, and the hotel is one of the larger properties in the city, so expect a busy, professional atmosphere. The spa and sauna are a real plus after a long day on your feet, and the gym is well equipped. Check-in starts at 15:00 and runs until 2:00 in the morning, which is handy for late arrivals, and check-out is before noon.
Who it suits
Trade fair visitors, business travellers, leisure guests who value facilities and a quiet location and anyone who wants a spa and a gym in the same building.
Good to know
Breakfast is charged separately unless your rate includes it, and prices rise sharply during major trade fairs, so book early if your dates coincide. Outside fair weeks the rates can be much more reasonable. Ask the hotel about parking when you reserve.
Why stay here
- ✓393 rooms
- ✓Ellipse Restaurant
- ✓Pronto! Restaurant
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Fitness room
- ✓Beside the trade fair grounds
Good questions
How far is the Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne from the cathedral?+
The cathedral is roughly two kilometres away, about five minutes by car or a short trip by public transport across the Rhine.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
Yes, it has a full-service spa, a sauna and a gym. A swimming pool is not part of the offer.
Is it a good choice during trade fairs?+
Yes, the trade fair grounds are a few minutes on foot, but prices rise during major fairs, so book early.
