Centro Hotel Ayun in Koln

This was a last minute booking for a trip to the Christmas markets. We booked the deluxe and looking at the other reviews I would say that it's definitely worth paying a bit extra for the deluxe. Absolute massive room, modern bathroom, comfy bed and a very good heating system for December! It's the first time I have stayed in a hotel with no tea/coffee facilities in the room. We had a little fridge and with Lidl a short walk away we got some drinks and kept them cool in the fridge. Do not try and book in a minute early as they will make you sit and wait until 2 pm exactly! The hotel is in the worst location. Its in the middle of what seems to be the industrial area, we felt very unsafe walking back to the hotel at night! The hotel does look better on the inside, the outside definitely needs a lick of paint. The nearest bus station was quite a walk away and the walk to the centre was miles away with loads of homeless people along the way. The hotel staff was friendly though.

One of the cheapest options to rent a whole hotel room inside the city. The service is great, it's allowed to keep the luggage before check-in and after check-out. The staff is friendly and make their work properly. Location isn't convenient, there is an abandoned factory next to the hotel, where people don't feel safe, especially nights (don't know about the real crime rate but still it's a bit frightening). The rooms have everything what travelers need, however it's a bit small for two people. There were some insects inside (but considering that it was the end of spring, I guess it's okay). The furniture has definitely seen a lot. So generally the hotel is okay but I wouldn't return there.

Half an hour wait to check in
Staff friendly
Free coffee a good idea
Room OK
Hallway needs to be renovated
Showers should be better controlled, water stood for a while before it drained
Poor soundproofing
Other guests didn't know the door handles, thought they had to slam the doors, which was a big nuisance
Location OK
Beds comfortable
Service was good
Terrace was available for chilling and smoking
Within walking distance of the small town, 10 minutes on foot
Parking spaces and underground car park were available
Air conditioning was missing in the room
Tourist tax of over eight euros had to be paid
We hadn't booked breakfast, so no judgment, so what it was like
Food orders could also be delivered to the hotel
Old-fashioned ambience