Too bad. One would expect a Renaissance to be, well, the Renaissance. The Koln is run down and needs to be upgraded ASAP! You'll find the staff to be pleasant and helpful but the rooms to be downtrodden. Parking is located below the hotel (pricey at E25 for a 24 hours period) and tight (typical in Europe). Upon entering our... more

We arrived late (22:00) and got a free upgrade to Club Level with free evening drinks/snacks and free breakfast the other day. Not a new but a real Renaissance Hotel where you can rely on Marriott values: excellent beds, bathroom with tub, coffeemaker in room etc. Note: free parking outside only from 23:00-9:00 downsides as usual: overpriced breakfast buffet (if... more

Stayed for only one night. The hotel is okay, but not a five star hotel. Especially the bathrooms are a bit old. Use the parking across the street for only 12 Euro instead of the hotel. more

I have stayed in this hotel for 1 night with my wife and daughter, got it from priceline at $65. Friendly stuff, good location, breakfast buffet is exceptional (although we had to pay for an upgrade). Parking is quite expensive (EUR25/night), but I decided against looking for a cheaper place in the dark. The windows overlooked a pedestrian street, quite... more

- great for party and sightseeing - great breakfast - good bed - rest needs urgently a renovation Tip: take the club package: 45Euro - lounge, two breakfasts, free minibar,...! more

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The front desk staff is wonderful so friendly and helpful. Zero attitude. The room I found to be very relaxing and the bed was sooooo comfortable and big. Very quiet, didn't hear anything from other rooms or outside. The location is good walking distance to many things. But will need a car or... more

I am staying in Cologne quite often for one night, but this was the first time I tried the Renaissance, which is one of the cheaper ***** hotels. In my opinion, this is clearly a **** property, and seeing that breakfast is not included in the cheaper rates (€ 23), in the end an expensive one at that. As regards... more

Well as most others have stated and using TripAdvisor.com to help make my decision when choosing this hotel, it really lives up to the rave reviews. I already knew i wanted to stay in the general area of this hotel as i have previously stayed at the former Dorint Kongress (now Pullman) Hotel which is centrally located between the shopping... more

A very nice hotel, good, helpfull, friendly staff. Nice bar. The restaurant was good, the room was excellent. we like the spa as well, nicely located to walk through the city. the bed were excellent as one may expect in a renaissence. more