Köln(Cologne),was the last stop of our 14 day Europe travel.We stayed at this hotel one night and than drove to Frankfurt am Main Airport.We arrived at the hotel Sunday morning at 8 a.m. Check in time was at noon ,but we were tired and I wanted to take my chance to get in our room.The owner of the hotel,Thomas, (later I found it out)was at the desk.He said "yes, you are early but no problem ,I have two available rooms".And then he put the keys on the desk and told us to go up and choose the one we liked.It was a real favor to us.We chose the room we liked and I wanted to make the payment.He said "go up stairs and take a coffee,later we can arrange the payment" I wrote the conversation we had on purposely to show up the hospitality of the hotel management.
Pros. :Hospitality,location,cleanness,good value for the money
Cons.:Walls not voice proof,beds make a bit noise and not much comfortable.

Typical European city centre one star hotel. In fact the best one star I have stayed in, but would not rate it 2 star. Excellent location 1 minute walk from the main railway station and easy to find. V. helpful reception. Very quiet at night. Average comfort in rooms but warm and clean. Good spotless shower rooms etc. Excellent continental breakfast. Perhaps a bit over priced.

Partner booked this budget hotel, it was no frills but i wouldnt exactly call it basic.It was very warm and very clean and cosy.Showers and toilets in a shared block per floor ,was fine and hotel was quiet too.Would recommend it.Airy breakfast room.Hotel is modern,so all in good condition.