THE QVEST hideaway

Unfortunately the room given to us was the smallest ever we had in any hotel. On top of it it was under the roof with even less space useable. Window curtains didnt block light enough of the tiny resulting us waking up when the sun was up. No lift from level 5 to level 6 or any offer to assist carrying our luggage. TV stand so low that you couldn't watch it from the only spot possible, the bed. Nice design features but partly design is limiting functionality. Nice building but we will never go back.

Overall we loved the QVEST Hideaway! The impressive facade and entrance lobby were every bit as impressive as the photos. The minimalist look and feel coupled with ‘designer’ furnishings and wall art were also to our taste. The room we stayed in was within our budget and therefore not at the top end, but it was clean and functional. Both my wife and I found the bed slightly uncomfortable for different reasons, but the weather was hot and we were in the eves, so that might have contributed. Our main gripe was that the sink was an angled piece of marble rather than a basin and was therefore impossible to fill. This meant having a decent wash without having to have a full scale shower was tricky. We didn’t use the restaurant during our stay, so I can’t comment. We loved the central, yet secluded location in Gereonskloster behind the Basilica. This was for the most part quiet, though very late on Friday night a small group of youths made it their base to drink and talk loudly. This meant that we had to have the window closed which on a hot night was annoying. This is more of an urban issue than one the Hotel can do anything about, so it didn’t affect our overall impression of the Qvest or its location. As a convenient ‘base’ to explore Cologne centre and the buzzing nighttime areas of Friesenplatz and Rudolfplatz it takes some beating.

great space contemporary simple efficient

About 15 mins walk from station, cathedral and Christmas markets, this place strikes the right balance between being individual and quirky for the sake of it. Quiet for a city centre location, the room was clean (although it wouldn't hurt to touch up the paintwork a little) with some good views from the sixth floor windows. Breakfast was satisfying and well-presented and all the staff I encountered were fluent in English. If you wanted to pop out somewhere close for a drink, there's a corner bar on the main street which seemed popular with the locals but the surrounding district is mostly a business area so there are limited evening options.

The hotel is unique and charming. A former library that looks like a cloister, the building dates to 1890, so it has a lot of character. Situated off the main streets on a small and quiet plaza, the only noise you might here are the birds in the morning and the church bells from the gorgeous neighbouring church. This hotel is really a find. Helpful staff.