Reviews of Hotel An der Philharmonie This is the official star rating given to the property by an independent third party - the Hotelstars Union. The property is compared to the industry standard and scored based on price, facilities and services offered. Use the star rating to help choose your stay!
Große Neugasse 36 - 38, Altstadt-Nord, 50667 Cologne, Germany
#73 of 238 hotels in Cologne
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 208 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
8.6
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Heero
Netherlands17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Couch was uncomfortable, very hard. And the decoration was a little outdated, and the room could be a little more clean (dust in living room and hairs in bathroom)
Location was great, bed was comfortable and the room was big.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Philip
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Extremely satisfied and would definitely stay there again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean and well equipped room. Excellent staff. Perfect location.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Elahehakbari
Germany8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“I will book again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Walking distance to the Cathedral and the river. Full of nice places to eat and explore. Very vibrant but not quite.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Yanglei
China5 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a pleasant experience. The front desk was a very cute old man, I arrived at the hotel early, and he helped me check in some time in advance as there was a spare room. Thank him very much. After checking out in the morning, I tried to ask him if I could work from the front desk or one of the other spare tables, and he was happy to say that I could use their conference room and go to the storage room if I needed anything. So I worked in the conference room until evening. I was very moved, because many hotels check out the end of the consumption. The afternoon waitress was also very friendly, and she and the young male staff were very kind to say goodbye to me when I left for the evening.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Lawrence
United States16 reviews5 helpful votes7.0“Great location, so-so facilities and comfort.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Facilities could use an update. Although the staff was generally pleasant, this is the only place I’ve ever stayed where I couldn’t get a wake up call.
Location is fantastic!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Mukhtar
Azerbaijan4 reviews9.0“Awesome”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
View, location, staff, cleanliness…
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Ligia
Belgium6 reviews8.0“Nice place and location, if you can tolerate the late noise in the street.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Despite being on the 3rd floor with the windows closed, the loud noise coming from the nearby karaoke bar and another bar also nearby proved to be highly bothersome. Trying to get a good night's sleep before 2am was nearly impossible during both nights of our stay.
nice room, clean bathroom, nice shower. You can see the Rhine and the towers of the cathedral from the room.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Sarah
Belgium1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean and comfy, excellent location, super friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Marcel
Netherlands13 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Clean, comfortable, modern hotel in the city centre!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No free parking:(
Receptionists were very friendly:)
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Stan
Germany20 reviews9.0“Excellent location with super helpful staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Glass panel doors, no privacy. No motif to show was glass. No hooks etc to hang wet towels.
Location excellent. Super breakfast. Modern room very comfy bed.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Sophia
Australia14 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff are very friendly
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Natalia
Spain2 reviews9.0“Liked my stay. Recomend for young and who like tiny spaces.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
- We could hear noise from some night club nearby, if you have sensitive sleep might be an issue - no ramp (pandus) on the entrance. There is high step that means you have to lift your baggage, for senior citizens might be issue to overcome that step.
- Ourstanding location near embarkment, cathedral and railway station - Tiny room, but cozy, renovated, with modern furniture , good ergonomics and large shower cabin -nice fragrances of washing suppliers -comfortable bed linens - A lot of sockets to charge all your devices You can have option with or without breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Estuita
Germany16 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Köln”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We were assigned in 1. Floor and the Karaoke bar like down the street was really loud. We only stayed 1 night so we tolerated it. I recommend asking a room away from the main street. It really tend to be so loud.
Location is top. The room were spacious and well designed. Clean and comfortable bed. Breakfast was decent.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Joan
United States159 reviews22 helpful votes9.0“Great stay in the heart of Cologne's Altstadt!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room was great, but it was located at a level that was not accessible by an elevator. It was only 1/2 a flight of stairs, but it could be an issue for some people. They do have an elevator for other floors.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was very spacious and clean with it's own living room area. It was almost like a little apartment. The beds were very comfortable as well. The location was perfect for us! We came by train and it was only @ a 5 minute walk from the Cologne main train station. It's also located in the Altstadt (Old town) which is full of bars, restaurants and shops. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Kurtandanne
Switzerland46 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Nice, short stay right in the centre of a wonderful city.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The reading lights over the bed were broken so we had to change rooms. This should not happen, the room was otherwise satisfactory. The elevator is not clean and gives the impression of a hotel that has seen better days.
The room was nice but we had to be upgraded which obvously moved our room above expectations. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Louise
United Kingdom18 reviews8.0“Great location, friendly staff and clean rooms, what more could you want?!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Location, location, location.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Sarah
United Kingdom19 reviews9.0“Great stay in a lovely city.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The location was excellent - close to station, museums, restaurants and Christmas markets. The room was a decent size with a newly refurbished bathroom and excellent shower. The staff were helpful and friendly - but especially Paddy on reception who was exceptional.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Janine
United States7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
Great location, staff very helpful, beds super comfortable. Easy to find, great location, quiet.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 21 December 2023
David
United Kingdom81 reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Great location. Great hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Room 101 was fantastic. A whole suite. Spotlessly clean and comfortable. Fantastic location. Great breakfast at an additional €14
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 17 December 2023
James
Germany32 reviews9 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great value & Outstanding Staff
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Simon
Germany48 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Small, well maintained, Great location”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Mattress in first room was too soft.
Small, well maintained, Great location
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Basheer
Israel33 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Very central location with elegant, comfortable and clean room with extremely helpful staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The location was superb but additionally the room was very comfortable, stylish and clean.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Rune
Norway2 reviews8.0“Will stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Close to the Christmas markets. Easy parking at the Philharmonic. Very friendly staff.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Mark
United Kingdom26 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
excellent location, helpful friendly staff
Stayed in December 2023
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