Cologne is a compact town, making it the perfect town for a short weekend break. It's aided by the…read moregood public transport links - U-bahn, S-bahn trains and buses make getting round a cinch
The most expensive hotels are around the Kolner Dom (cathedral) area in the central area near the Hauptbahnhof station. However, these attract the highest prices naturally
Expedia led me to the Best Western Premier Park with a good reduced price offer. It's located on the east bank of the Rhein, about 20 minutes by subway from Hauptbahnhof
The hotel is in a modern building about 5 minutes walk from the closest U-bahn subway station. The decor and furnishings are modern and comfortable. I found a few English channels on the TV but found it more interesting to watch Sunshine, the movie in German to test out my very rusty O level German!
Wifi was free and fast
They have a gym and Finnish sauna, which I didn't brave as I wasn't sure it would be a European naturist style sauna! These facilities are located on the top floor and there's a nice sun terrace with a nice view here
The buffet breakfast was lovely - choice of hot items, which was good for a continental hotel. The, there was the more usual cold meats and cheese as well as fresh fruit, cereal and yoghurt. It was a good start to the day
There's an Aldi supermarket 2 minutes walk away as well as a few kebab shops. There's a decent restaurant at the hotel (judging from the menu and price) but I ate out for dinner at the excellent Poele d'Or restaurant
This is a good quality, good value for money option in Cologne
