Just spent four nights at the Cristall with better half and parents on a Christmas market fest. Hotel is probably just approaching the end of its current decor's acceptable life. In terms of functionality the hotel is very serviceable, warm and dry at a time when Cologne was cold and wet. It's an adult orientated hotel, as my parents pointed... more

Hotel is 5minutes walk from the main train station and cathedral, making the location perfect for exploring Cologne. The rooms are clean and basic with comfortable beds, and a good shower. The TV is tiny and the room is dimly lit so its not somewhere to spend the evening relaxing...far better to relax in the many cute bars in Cologne.... more

Beautiful decor, very friendly efficient staff and the hotel was in a nice quiet area only 5 minutes walk from all the main attractions...would definitely recommend. more

Designed to resemble a boutique hotel, with quirky designer fittings in the common areas and in the room a mirror that if you don't like the reflection you can swivel round to reveal a print of an Old Master. The hotel is practically in the station - apparently one of the busiest in Europe, so it's conveniently central, perfect for... more

Modern design, large room, free wifi Internet, great breakfast buffet. It is located reasonable close to the railway station, old town, and the dome, If you have functional limitation it can be a bit hard, since there is some steps here and there. The whole stay was a joy for us! more

This is our third visit in six years and apart from one or two different members of staff, the hotel has not changed a bit. The rooms are still distinctively gloomy, with very little lighting. The strange looking brass framed oil painting print on the other side of the swivel mirror. I don't know what is worse, having the picture... more

My room was in the back part of the hotel (above the conference rooms). The room was very large and so was the bathroom. Good facilities: proper shower cubicle, large flat screen TV, air conditioning etc. The room was overlooking the main road, but with the double glazing this was no problem at all. Breakfast was good, certainly better than... more

Very close to the City , Station and restaurants. I had an adequate single room with bathroom. Drains did smell a little ! Wind was in the wrong direction and being on the front of the hotel every station announcement during the night could be clearly heard ! Sadly for the Hotel a few drunks seem to congregate outside the... more

My recent stay at the Hotel Cristall was my fifth in the past two years. As with other visits I found the hotel to a good value for the room rate offered. The location is close to the railway station and less than 10 minutes walk to the Dom and the pedestrian shopping area. Again, the staff were pleasant and... more