Wonderful
179 Reviews
Wonderful
179 Verified Reviews
Kaygasse 2, Cologne, Germany. See map
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With a stay at Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton, you'll be centrally located in Cologne, within a 5-minute drive of Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum. This spa hotel is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Phantasialand and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Musical Dome. Make yourself at home in one of the 88 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Cologne? This hotel has 5920 square feet (550 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Parking height restrictions apply
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Pets allowed
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
German
English
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Elevator
Conference space
Golfing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Coffee/tea in common areas
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Garden
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Full-service spa
Conference space size (feet) - 5920
Conference space size (meters) - 550
Number of meeting rooms - 8
Conference center
Parking (limited spaces)
Self parking (surcharge)
Computer station
Rooftop terrace
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Segway rental/tour nearby
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
24-hour fitness facilities
Boat tours nearby
Electric car charging station
Water dispenser
Banquet hall
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Covered parking
Health or beauty spa nearby
Wheelchair accessible – no
Food and water bowls
Secured bicycle storage
Bicycle parking available
Vegetarian breakfast available
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Showcase for local artists
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Double-glazing on all windows
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian menu options available
Comprehensive recycling policy
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
No single-use plastic soda bottles
No single-use plastic stirrers
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
No single-use plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Wonderful
179 Verified Reviews
Exceptional
18 Jul 2025Exceptional
07 Jul 2025An absolute gem in the heart of Cologne, quite possibly the most unique hotel in the city, staff & facilities are amazing.
Poor
11 Jun 2025No customer service to help with suitcases, checking in to our room, no security in the building, anyone can walk in off the street, take the lift or stairs to any floor. Someone knocked on our door when we opened the door some drunk young guy pushed in to enter our room however my wife pushed him out and closed the door, when we complained they didn’t know what to do. I asked them to check the security cameras on that floor, no cameras anywhere other than the reception. They apologised and said they had a function on that evening so could have been anyone wondering through the hotel. There are homeless, drunk and drugged people around the block with empty and broken bottles on the footpath. The reason we booked this hotel is it had a Hilton brand, unfortunately was more like a 3 star motel. I will not stay here again and do no recommend it.
Exceptional
09 Jun 2025.
Poor
05 Jun 2025I stayed at 8th floor and during checkin my key card didnt work and had to go reception twice. During breakfast , the lady couldnt find my name and had to wait long. But it was top of the list. There was no amenities in the room accept towels. Looks like the room was not ready. Overall my experience was poor
Excellent
02 Jun 2025Tout était parfait sauf les ascenseurs. À cause du bar qui semble être très populaire en ville, il y avait beaucoup de monde qui voyageait et c’était loin d’être efficace. Un ascenseur dédié au bar devrait être installé et un autre juste pour les clients de l’hôtel. Sinon, tout le reste était parfait.
Exceptional
22 May 2025the staff were wonderful and very willing to help.
Poor
05 Apr 2025Shame on Hilton.
Not a comfortable place. 11 floors 2 tiny lifts one out of order the whole time. No restaurant despite saying so on website. The bar has no comfortable seating nothing to lean on. The view is not amazing either. We had to have some bar food as we couldn’t get out to the town due to a minor injury so could not get a meal at all that night. when we arrived at 10 pm we had to walk quite a distance to McDonald’s to get something! Horrendous place.
Fair
21 Mar 2025Used to be an amazing Hotel. Now pretty much outdated. My room needed a paint job. Furniture in the room slightly below average.
Exceptional
12 Mar 2025Weekend stay with my mum & daughter, the suite was really massive & clean. I couldn’t have asked for more in a hotel room, when it came to space. I’d defo return back to this hotel in the future
Fair
05 Feb 2025Some good things, some bad
Overall, hotel was pretty nice. Some of the customer service was good, some not so much. Room smelled of drains and after I notified the staff, they just sprayed the whole room with disinfectant, so it smelled like toilet cleaner instead. Spa was nice. Room was cosy. Great views from the bar. But the price was a bit too much for the stay.
Exceptional
06 Jan 2025.
Exceptional
06 Jan 2025Beautiful hotel
Great stay in a world class Hilton property. My only complaint was their lack of free service on NYE for the guests. The parties were all sold out but luckily we made other plans for our celebrations!
Exceptional
26 Dec 2024Unique hotel
Unique hotel in a converted water tower. Comfortable rooms and excellent breakfast service.
Exceptional
24 Dec 2024Quiet and good beds/pillows
Great bed, comfortable. Very quiet. Very limited TV channels. On site food very limited and not attractive. Nice to offer glühwine at Christmas time
Exceptional
23 Dec 2024Fantastic hotel in central Cologne
The hotel building is beautiful and makes use of an old water tower. The rooms were very spacious and luxurious, and the beds were very comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful, especially Karim who helped us check in and gave us information and recommendations. 10/10
Excellent
21 Dec 2024Beautiful Building
A beautiful building directly opposite an aqua park and a short 10 minute walk to Neuplatz. The area immediately outside was quiet. Nice spacious room (king junior suite on 3rd floor) with a comfy bed and a view of the aqua park. The lighting level of the room was a little low for my preference, even with all lights and lamps switched on. The bed was comfy but I did later notice that the quilt had a stain on it. One day, I was only left 1 bath towel. I could not get the phone in my room to work. The breakfast was very disappointing. I went once at 09:30 and the buffet items had all but been taken so had to wait for replenishments. I opted for a more expensive hot breakfast (31 euros) but nobody came to take my order. The room service menu was disappointing, especially given that the only other dining option was bar snacks in the rooftop bar. I did eat there one evening and found that the service was good, and whilst a restricted menu, the food was hot and delicious, and I enjoyed a cocktail. There was often only one receptionist at the desk so you tended to have to wait to ask a simple question. They were professional and helpful though. The lobby was compact but visually impressive. The spa (5th floor) was disappointing in that there were no staff, no lockers or changing rooms. There was a nice relaxation area with loungers and a nice, clean, spacious sauna. There was no steam room. Cologne is a beautiful, friendly city.
Excellent
09 Dec 2024You don't stay in an old water tower every day, so that alone makes it special. Good spa, decent breakfast. Comfortable bed.
Excellent
07 Dec 2024No restaurant but apart from that very good.
Exceptional
06 Dec 2024Amazing view
Great place, amazing building and beautiful panoramic view
Exceptional
20 Nov 2024The hotel was beautiful and relaxing. The rooms were immaculate, clean and spacious. Location was quiet but walking distance to the city centre. Staff were friendly and accomodating.
Exceptional
07 Nov 2024Staff extremely nice and helpful. Enjoyed small lounge areas and dinner.
Fair
07 Nov 2024Amazing apart from smell.
Great hotel but for one significant issue. There is a very unpleasant and lingering smell of sewage in the hotel entrance from their car park which continues in the bathroom of our room on the 11th floor. Such a shame and hopefully just a temporary issue. Apart from that we would recommend it for its design, comfort, service, roof top bar, car park and location
Exceptional
26 Sep 2024Great property but A/C was not very effective!
Exceptional
21 Sep 2024Great
Fair
04 Sep 2024I booked a three-night business stay at the Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton, through Expedia and paid in full. I was drawn to the hotel's unique design but unfortunately checked out early on the second day. Here are the pros and cons of my experience: Pros: - Very Impressive design of the building - Friendly staff at breakfast - Beautiful Nice open-air garden area Cons: 1. Upon arrival at 10:00 pm after a long day, the receptionist checked us in hastily without providing information about amenities like the free mini-bar or open-air garden. 2. The room lacked business amenities such as shoe polish, toothpaste, and shaving cream. 3. The bed mattresses were worn out and should be replaced, although the pillows were comfortable. 4. The air conditioning did not work effectively. 5. Lack of ventilation in the room led to a musty smell. 6. The bed sheets were soiled and stained. 7- lights in the room are very dim particularly at night. In conclusion, as a business traveler, I do not recommend this hotel. Despite the positive aspects, the overall experience was disappointing, and I chose to leave prematurely. Unfortunately, I was charged for the full three-night stay as I had already paid upfront.
Exceptional
04 Sep 2024Great building with views
Excellent
26 Jul 2024The hotel is unique in a special location. The rooftop bar is amazing.
Fair
22 Jul 2024Not a 5 star property. Interesting building but not the same level of service and comfort that I have experienced at other Curio Hilton hotels.
Exceptional
21 Jul 2024Gorgeous old fortress type building with absolutely breathtaking rooftop bar. The rooms were modern. The staff, while dealing with a worldwide cybersecurity issue, were so patient and friendly despite clearly having a lot of additional stressors. There was delicious kolsch upon arrival with little snacks. Subway is about a 2 minute walk from the door. The hotel itself is set back very private and safe. For the pricepoint, I don't think there's any place in Koln that can beat this.
Exceptional
16 Jun 2024Overall a very nice property, conveniently located, with courteous & helpful staff.
Exceptional
21 May 2024The hotel was fabulous and the staff so attentive. They realized it was my birthday from my passport and brought me cookies and a card and offered us free breakfast. I would absolutely stay there again.
Exceptional
19 Dec 2023Would highly recommend.
Fantastic hotel , beautifully designed with great extra touches such as free Gluwein and cakes . Very warm welcome from helpful staff.
Poor
15 Oct 2023Air conditioning was broken in first room (not cooling below 24.3C) and if you opened the door all rooms in that floor could access your room because there are no divisions in the balconies. The fridge did not work either, the solution was to take it out of the furniture and put it in the middle of an already small room. Did get moved on the third day to a similar room with working ac for one night, the second night it did not cool below 22 C. While in the city not much attractive in close vecinity. Bar upstairs was nice on the other hand.
Exceptional
03 Sep 2023It was a wonderful stay in a unique setting. Beautiful roof top and stunning 360 degree view over Cologne.
Excellent
20 Aug 2023Lovely repurposed old water tower, and our room on the 9th floor had a great view up to the cathedral. The hotel isn’t in that great an area, but you can get into town on the metro stop (Post Strasse) almost next door. The interior of the building is interesting and you can get free tea/coffee/bottled water in the comfortable lounges downstairs. There is a bar on the top floor, but it was quite noisy, so not a peaceful place to enjoy the view!
Exceptional
16 Jul 2023Just want to say thank you to Arthur for his help in finding another room, if a smaller one, for us at 1:00 a.m. because the AC did not work in the bedroom part of the originally booked Junior Suite.
Poor
07 Dec 2022The room was ridiculously hot and they couldn't turn the heating down. The shower went from hot to cold every few seconds. They told us breakfast was until 11am which was Sunday's only so we missed Monday. Area was a bit sketchy.
Exceptional
12 Sep 2022Great hotel and a roof top bar
The water tower's been beautifully redesigned into a hotel. Rooms and beds are super comfortable.The roof top bar is excellent. Can't wait to stay here again!
Fair
11 Jul 2022Disappointing for the price
Overall Wasserturn is an impressive building and the rooms are modern and clean. However our bathroom had a plumbing issue and despite repeated requests it wasn’t fixed during our stay, nor was an alternative option offered. Considering the prices are in the region luxury I would’ve expected a lot more. Also service in the Botanix bar was really poor, which was really disappointing given that this was a special birthday we were celebrating.
Fair
24 Jun 2022Where to start. Seemed as though every day had an unpleasant surprise. First day No AC. Staff came to room. Maybe this will fix it. Return after dinner. No AC. So they said those aren’t renovated rooms. AC doesn’t always work. So they moved us to a better room (appreciated) with good AC. By the way the front desk takes outside calls with lengthy questions. Phones don’t work in the rooms so if you have a problem take the elevator downstairs and stand in line. Showed up to breakfast next morning 9:30 (It ends at 10). Not much left. For example, one piece of melon left. No replenishment. New towels but indifferent cleaning and no water replenishment that day. Following day returned 9 pm. No cleaning at all. Towels on the floor. They got the supervisors to clean, provide new towels and replenish to water in the minibar. Ironically as we were about to leave final morning, room cleaner showed up. Hotel is in a strange area. 15 minute walk to lots of things but nothing useful close. By the way, the roof bar will always be open tomorrow. So we never saw it. I get it. Corona. Staffing problems. But we stayed at other chain hotels: a Radisson in Mannheim, a Hyatt in Mainz and a Hampton by Hilton in Kaiserslautern. (Visiting friends). All provided convenient stays without repetitive really unprecedented inconveniences. Boutique hotels did better.
Exceptional
23 Jun 2022It's a very unique hotel with lovely outdoor areas to enjoy.
Fair
01 Jun 2022Nice hotel, but service is lacking
The building itself and the interior are beautiful, and the concept is really cool. But the service is severely lacking. - Upon getting to my room, I was hoping to be able to make a coffee. The room comes with Nespresso pods... but no Nespresso machine. I had to get that from room service. - On Sunday night after returning from dinner, I asked the front desk what time the hotel bar closes. He said it was closed then, but it would be open every other night during my stay. Monday night I go to head up to the bar, and the elevator button doesn't work. Turns out the bar is actually closed for renovations... too bad, it looks great in the pictures. - On Monday, I left the "please clean room" sign on the door from 8:30am, and it was still there at 4:30pm when I returned to the room. No one cleaned, and we had to ask them to clean while we were away at dinner. - On Tuesday, we didn't leave the sign up, but they still didn't clean the room. Oddly... they had come in the room while we were away, and they left the key card, but they didn't actually clean. - Also on Tuesday, after having been at the hotel for 48 hours, they locked me out of my room. After going to the front desk, they said that I had only paid for two nights. I proved otherwise, and they said that someone had actually forgotten to check me in, and that it registered me as a no-show. How is that even possible?
Exceptional
27 Apr 2022Lovely hotel. Particularly impressed with service of Claire who noted it was my birthday and left a lovely card. Much appreciated and very nice of them.
Exceptional
21 Jul 2025Tolles Hotel
Excellent
13 Jul 2025Sauberes Zimmer, kleines Frühstücksbuffet mit gutem a la Carte-Angebot. Dünnes Mini-Bar-Sortiment, freundliches Personal und charaktervolles Gebäude.
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025Vi havde et fint ophold på et hotel med en praktisk og central beliggenhed. Værelset var pænt indrettet, og sengene var meget komfortable, hvilket gav os en god nattesøvn. Morgenmaden kunne dog have været bedre – udvalget var en smule sparsomt og ikke særligt inspirerende. Det trak lidt ned, men alt i alt levede hotellet op til vores forventninger. Et særligt højdepunkt var baren på toppen, som absolut er et besøg værd – fantastisk udsigt og god stemning.
Exceptional
24 May 2025Die besondere Architektur hat uns sehr zugesagt. Die Bar auf dem Dach hat ebenfalls sehr gefallen. Spa und Sauna sind klein aber fein. Die Sauberkeit im gesamten Hotel ist uns ebenfalls aufgefallen. Ein toller Hotelbesuch für uns. Dankeschön.
Fair
08 May 2025Matig
Helaas was 1 van onze geboekte kamers al bezet door andere mensen. Toch zeer vervelend als je om 23.00 uur pas in je hotel incheckt
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025Fantastisk service och vi fick gratis uppgradering. Otroligt coolt hotel
Excellent
11 Apr 2025Außergewöhnliches Hotel in zentraler Lage
+ super freundliches Personal + sehr schneller Check-in und Check-out + Upgrade auf eine Junior Suite + außergewöhnliche Architektur im Wasserturm + es steht eine Lounge zur Verfügung, in der man sich kostenlos Wasser, Kaffee und Tee holen kann + zentrale Lage des Hotels - zum Shoppen hat man es nicht weit - enges Parkhaus mit kleinen Parkplätzen, es hat etwas gedauert bis wir das Ampelsystem verstanden hatten - kleines Bad mit nur minimaler Ablagefläche (ist wohl der Architektur des Wasserturms geschuldet)
Excellent
08 Apr 2025Oldukça rahat ve konforlu bir otel.
Excellent
06 Apr 2025Gut gelegen und tolle Aussicht von der Bar. Ein wenig zu teuer.
Exceptional
30 Mar 2025Tolles Ambiente. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Excellent
23 Feb 2025Hellhörigkeit der Zimmer leider .
Exceptional
19 Feb 2025Top
Exceptional
31 Jan 2025Es war einfach eine super Übernachtung in diesem Hotel! Ich übernachte häufig in Hotels, auch in gehobener Klasse. Aber so ein gigantisch gutes Frühstück hatte ich schon lange nicht mehr!! Aber auch der Rest war Top!!! Vielen Dank!!
Exceptional
26 Jan 2025Es hat uns sehr gefallen!!
Exceptional
07 Jan 2025Architektur, Ambiente und Ausblick sind einfach unschlagbar. 8.Stock buchen.
Exceptional
07 Dec 2024Prachtig hotel, exclusief en apart Zeer origineel Een aanrader
Excellent
06 Dec 2024Interessantes Hotel mit gutem Standard. Die Zimmer sind jedoch etwas klein für die Preiskategorie, die Fenstermechanik ist seltsam, aber die Rooftopbar, wie auch der Spabereich ist ein ganz grosses Plus.
Exceptional
29 Nov 2024Tolle Unterkunft, es hat an nichts gefehlt
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024Ein tolles Hotel, verkehrsgünstig gelegen. U Bahn "Poststraße" mit 4 Linien in 3 Gehminuten zu erreichen. Da Ambiente ist super, die Zimmer sind ordentlich. Die Betten waren sehr bequem. Bad und Dusche sehr modern und sauber. Nachteile: Der Lärmpegel von draußen (bei gekipptem Fenster) ist, besonders Nachts, sehr hoch. Die nahegelegene Rettungswagen-Station macht es nicht besser. Aber: Fenster zu - dann ist Ruhe (Klimaanlage vorhanden). Ja, das Frühstück... Sehr lecker und reichlich, aber, wie so oft, leider total überteuert. Fazit trotzdem: Super Hotel - klare Empfehlung.
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024Eines der schönsten Hotels in denen ich bisher war. Personal in allen Belangen top! Die Skybar ein Highlight! Wunderschöne Zimmer. Atemberaubende Architektur. Bedingt durch die offenen Mauersteine eine besondere Akustik im Hotel. Für uns war es ein traumhafter Aufenthalt!
Excellent
03 Nov 2024War in Ordnung. 50€ Kaution (2 Personen ) ist bei Checkin fällig.
Excellent
03 Nov 2024Sehr schöne außergewöhnliche Unterkunft, tolles Frühstück und sehr freundliches Personal, Rooftop leider nur zu betreten bei offener Bar.
Exceptional
04 Oct 2024Unser Aufenthalt in dem Wasserturmhotel war wirklich toll. Was mir am Besten gefallen hat, war die Freundlichkeit der Mitarbeiter, vor allem die Dame im Frühstücksbereich (man merkt, dass Sie Ihren Job gerne machen). Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.
Exceptional
23 Sep 2024très bon hôtel, architecture originale, métro proche, personnel aimable et efficace
Fair
13 Aug 2024La struttura è bellissima e anche la suite che avevamo valeva la pena. Il personale è stato gentilissimo. La colazione sarebbe adatta al massimo a un tre stelle, non per qualità dei cibi ma per la scarsa varietà e per il rifornimento scarso o inesistente di ciò che era disponibile. Quando abbiamo fatto notare il problema, purtroppo non è cambiato nulla, La struttura non è lontana dal centro di Colonia, ma la zona era deserta e muoversi di sera faceva un po' paura , per cui alla fine abbiamo preso la macchina per muoverci ogni volta.
Exceptional
29 Jul 2024N
Exceptional
28 Jul 2024Sehr aufmerksames und freundliches Personal. Unser besonderer Dank gilt dem Service in der Dachgarten-Bar. Von dort hat man übrigens einen Wahnsinns-Blick über die Stadt.
Fair
24 Jul 2024Really beautiful building and garden.
Excellent
23 Jul 2024Super beliggenhet og fin roof-tip
Artig bygg (ombygd vanntårn) med spesiell utforming. Får trekk for service og comfort da flere heiser ikke virket. Ok frokost - kunne vært bedre utvalg og kunne hatt bedre utvalg i drinker og meny for rooftop bar. Har stort potensiale for forbedring da fasiliteter og beliggenhet er super
Exceptional
18 Jul 2024We stayed here for business trip.(4-stops away from Köln Messe, very convenient.) Breakfast was great. Very unique building, staffs were all helpful, quiet neighborhood. Only tricky thing was that we had a few stairs just before the room and it was dark.(after lift) Overall satisfying stay
Exceptional
25 Jun 2024Dejligt ophold og hyggeligt hotel. Fantastisk udsigt fra tagterrasse og restaurant
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We want to go back!
Very nice hotel. We loved it and miss now that we are in another hotel with a much lower standard and much higher costs! The breakfast restaurant is heavenly!