Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton

It was a very short stay at Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, but absolutely lovely! The location, even though I have arrived late at night, made immediate positive impression - the building is marvellous! I appreciate very much that there has been strong effort to keep its history, it is visible at the every step inside. The room was spacious, it has been a nice surprise to have the stairs leading to the bedroom area, and together with the high window it gave very special atmosphere. The bed was very comfortable as well, so you can have a very comfortable rest. Breakfast I would call a standard Hilton one, but with few nice improvements to it. Altogether, absolutely recommend. I hope the next time I arrive early enough to visit the bar on 11th floor, supposedly with stunning views over Cologne and delicious drinks.

This place was a unique find and we really enjoyed our stay. It’s a converted water tower apparently one of the biggest in Europe and now has a ground floor reception with separate meeting rooms and lounge area downstairs WC and the restaurant. ||It has 11 floors bedrooms on all floors apart from on the 11th floor where there is a 360 *panoramic bar/snack bar where you can take in views of the city all the way around.||The rooms are comfortable well equipped and luxuriously furnished the room we had was on the eighth floor and lovely semi circular windows with a views to the city.||The food in this restaurant was absolutely superb. The restaurant team are very welcoming accommodating and the breakfast buffet was one of the best we’ve ever had in any hotel for choice and quality. |Even catering for special dietary requirements was not a problem, my wife is lactose intolerant so she had to have lactose free milk and in fact did they not only just had thisThey had every other milk you could think of !just superb.|My son has his 22nd birthday over there and they made a fuss of him on the day by bringing him a complimentary bottle of champagne for us to share at breakfast which was a lovely touch.||All of the staff were really friendly really accommodating. Nothing was too much of a problem. We will definitely stay again. ||Thank you so much to the team for making out short break so enjoyable and comfortable.

We had an amazing stay at Wasserturm Hotel Cologne! The unique blend of historic architecture and modern luxury makes this hotel truly special. The rooms were spacious, beautifully designed, and offered fantastic views of the city. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Dario at the front desk was very helpful and welcoming! He truly made us feel special as gold members. The location is quiet yet within walking distance of the city center and main attractions. If you’re looking for a unique and luxurious stay in Cologne, Wasserturm Hotel is an excellent choice. I’ll definitely be back!

Lovely building, great architecture, got upgraded to a nice spacious room, accommodating and helpful reception staff. Big plus is the rooftop bar. Cool views and tasty cocktails, in general a lovely atmosphere with good music and a big big shout out to the great manager there and the Brazilian waitress (forgot her name). Wonderful staff. |The only thing why it doesn’t get 5 stars but 4 is the breakfast. We arrived at 10.30 (open till 11) and almost everything was empty and staff rather reorganised the juice glasses than bringing new food in. Breakfast room totally packed and no bread rolls available any more, no eggs, no butter, all plates almost empty. That should be reorganised in a better way. When you finally “have” your food, it’s tasty! There is a counter where you can even squeeze your own fresh orange juice. Big plus there! |The other mention is the staff at breakfast. It’s an absolute no go that breakfast staff that has to run around frequently wears loud noisy shoes. Click clack click clack, the entire atmosphere is ruined by the shoes of the staff ( the ladies shoes/ cowboy style boots). That’s easily solvable/ avoidable and should be looked into. |Otherwise a nice hotel in an ok location. You can walk into the Altstadt and Dom within 15min. Pack your bathing suit, on the other side is a lovely public pool with outside heated pool areas.

Fantastic hotel from start to finish. Staff amazing and a credit to the hotel. Close to main shopping area and great for the Christmas markets. Breakfast was fantastic and set you up for the day - again staff were amazing. Room on the 9th floor had amazing views over the city as did the rooftop bar which was excellent for a nightcap before bed.||Highly recommend

Excellent hotel. Incredible architecture. Our room was very clean and spacious. Staff are all very friendly and attentive. The bar is amazing with wonderful views and again great staff. Very easy to walk to the shopping area and cathedral. We would thoroughly recommend it. We’ll be back!

I booked a three-night business stay at the Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton, through Expedia and paid in full. I was drawn to the hotel's unique design but unfortunately checked out early on the second day. Here are the pros and cons of my experience: Pros: - |1-Very Impressive design of the building.|2- Friendly staff Only at breakfast!|3- Beautiful Nice open-air garden area |Cons:| 1. Upon arrival at 10:00 pm after a long day, the receptionist checked us in hastily without providing information about amenities like the free mini-bar or open-air garden. |2. The room lacked business amenities such as shoe polish, toothpaste, and shaving cream. |3. The bed mattresses were worn out and should be replaced, although the pillows were comfortable. |4. The air conditioning did not work effectively. |5. Lack of ventilation in the room led to a musty smell. |6. The bed sheets were soiled and stained. |7- The lights in the room are very dim, particularly at night. |In conclusion, as a business traveler, I do not recommend this hotel. Despite the positive aspects, the overall experience was disappointing, and I chose to leave prematurely. Unfortunately, I was charged for the full three-night stay as I had already paid upfront.

I think the quality of the interior is just slightly under the expectation for this class. It is acceptable, but just the last bit of quality is missing. The devil is in the details here: for example, our phone and some lamps were not connected to the sockets, so I had to manually plug them behind the desk. Our toilet flush was running and only with some manual flushing it eventually stopped, before it would start again the next time. It was generally clean, but not super clean. I think just a little bit more care would have elevated the experience a lot. Besides of that it was nice, the shower was also very good and the Internet fast.

What a cool idea for a hotel. Set in an old water tower, you have never seen a place like this before. Even walking around the main floor it's kind of hard to navigate because there are a bunch of pillars/walls that make it hard to see across the room, but it kind of adds to the charm. The staff was really great at check-in. We got there early and our room wasn't quite ready, but that wasn't an issue, we were able to park the car and leave our luggage until later. The room itself was pretty nice. Two spacious rooms really, the bedroom and a living room. It's a shame they didn't take a little of the space from those rooms and make the bathrooms a bit larger...it was definitely tight, but not unusable. Unfortunately we were on the second floor and had a view of a couple of neighboring roofs, but as long as you're not looking out the windows there's enough inside to keep your interest. We didn't get to try any of the other amenities that were offered but overall we really enjoyed our time here. The parking garage was a bit spendy at 19 Euros per day, but I've seen worse. I don't know if I'd stay here again, but at least for a one-time experience I'd say we had a great time.

'Ello chaps! I will say, Wasserturm Hotel Cologne is one of my all time favorite hotels - ever. You gotta love the vibe of this place. The hotel itself is inside a converted historic water tower, in the heart of Cologne's Old Town. Guaranteed, you've never stayed at a place like this. Walking to the room feels like you're staying in the underground vault from Gringots (Harry Potter). Service from staff was attentive and friendly. The rooms have tall cathedral like ceilings, although the bathrooms are a bit tight on space. The rooms were spacious. Note to non Germany speaking guests, the TV has limited options. The hotel recently opened a new sauna and work out space, both fantastic. Incredible amenities. There's also a bar on the top floor, restaurants and meeting rooms on site. Location: We managed to get around to the Christmas Markets without using public transportation. There are a variety of restaurants, shops, and grocery stores within a short walk. The Rhine River, Cologne Chocolate Museum are only a 10-15 minute walk from the hotel too. Overall I give this hotel five stars out of five. TIP: Americans love ice and staff are more than happy to provide, even though there are not any ice machines. Just go to the bar and ask for a cup or bucket of ice. You can also find bottled water (complimentary) in the work out room, and an ice machine in the sauna.

Set in a former water tower built in the 19th century, Hotel Im Wasserturm is a unique hotel with a great location away from the crowd. A healthy ten minute walk to the main square and cathedral. There are about a dozen rooms/suites per floor. Our first impression was that the room layout and furnishings are a bit off and odd. The room is in a shape of a half circle. Remember, the hotel tower is completely round. The room-suite included a separate sitting room with a small desk, sofa, chairs, and flat-screen TV. The bathroom is large enough without feeling cramped. The toilet is in a separate space with its own wash basin. There is also a bidet near the shower. A little unfamiliar for North American tourist. A towel warmer in the bathroom is useful during the cold winter months. In the evening, housekeeping comes by to check if there is anything you need before you retire for the night. The most comfortable feature about the suite is the sleeping area. There is a large king bed with comfy mattress pad and warm individual comforters. Perfect for the cold December winter weather. Plenty of closet space and drawers. The gym is small with free weights, treadmill, and elliptical step trainer. A bonus in the 24 hour gym- The complimentary bottled water and assorted drinks in the cooler. For 20 Euros per person, we enjoyed the buffet breakfast one morning in their nicely decorated dining room. The cold cuts, salmon, pastries, cheeses, and hot egg dish were all yummy- but a bit pricey. The service personnel is efficient, but is a bit distant (German-style). No complaints here though. The staff is professional. The day of our departure, we accidentally left one of our cell phones in the room. I phoned the hotel from the central train station. Michael at the front desk searched and found our phone in our room. He even offered to send someone to the train station to reunited us with our phone loaded with important info and contacts. Thank you so much Michael..You deserve five stars ***** for your excellent customer service and friendly attitude during the check-out process. On our return to Cologne, we are staying here!

As an event and restaurant venue- it's a spectacular view over the city, with an outdoor balcony, convenient parking garage underneath and elevators to the top. As a hotel, the marketing and branding is a bit more elegant than the basic and sparse interior furnishings and amenities of the rooms. On the 9th floor, we had floor to ceiling windows and were able to walk around on a balcony- which made up for everything inside the room feeling less luxurious than the views.

This was our first time visiting Germany and we thought the hotel was unique as a water tower converted to a Hotel. The front desk staff spoke English well. We were in the tower rooms and in room 601. The room is a large two story room. The room was probably amazing years ago but is tired now and needs painting and updating. You can not control the thermostat from your room and you must ask the front desk to change the temperature for you. When we arrived the room was very warm. They did turn it down when we asked. We went to the bar on the 11th floor and the view is amazing. We enjoyed a drink there and found the prices were good. The location of the hotel was good. We walked everywhere of interest with ease. We just thought with updating the place could be great. **the next day I asked the front desk to change rooms since ours seemed to be falling apart. We spoke to Natalie. She changed our room to 809 which was much better. We could walk onto the balcony and control the thermostat from this room. Natalie even brought us a beer. She changed this experience from a negative one To positive. I would return and Natalie was an excellent representative of the Hotel.**

Amazing hotel! It is historical! Only downside is for those who have allergies, the rooms can get you stay awake. Apart from that amazing suites and clean!

Very interesting hotel. Nice location and good service. Food was a bit pricey but tasty! I would stay here again! Lay out of rooms is something to get used to with shower on bottom floor and bed on top floor via spiral stair case in the 2 floor option. It was just about off season when we visited so it was very quiet. It is a nice place to stay and close to everything!

Unique hotel. the service is good. Taking into consideration that this is a 5 start hotel and the price is quite high, the value for money question is out there. Given the fact that Cologne lacks a bit this kind of hotels, I give 4 stars Parking is far too expensive.