Because of train delays I had to find a hotel in the middle of the night. Crown Select was the third one that I contacted by phone, they asked me to bring 100 euros of cash as a deposit. I explained that I didn't carry that amount of cash with me and that I could pay the hotel bill in advance (by bank-card) but they insisted (policy of that hotel). With a taxi driver i had to find an available ATM / cash machine, which generated a much bigger taxi bill (many cash machines weren't available in Mönchen-Gladbach after 22 o'clock). In my opinion this policy is un-human, un-necessary (people leave their passport not for no reason!!!). un-inviting (especially when in an unpleasant situation at midnight as I was in). THIS SHOULD BE FORBIDDEN.
Pity for the hotel - anything else was good - one could skip the over-priced breakfast for 19 euros though.

Location very good! Rooms comfortable but needed a kettle for tea and coffee or even a bottle of water! Breakfast okay but nothing special! Hotel also quite noisy! Small bar on ground floor could do with small snacks! Reception very efficient and friendly

Nice hotel near centre of town, plenty of snack bars, restaurants close by, clean hotel, could do with a bar snack menu on Sunday night as restaurant is closed, Friendly receptionist on arrival, guided us to nearby restaurants