Leonardo Hotel Köln (Cologne, Germany)

Across the River Rhine in the west of the city, this modern business hotel in a seven-storey building is a seven-minute walk from the nearest metro station. Along with an in-house restaurant, the Leonardo Hotel Köln offers an indoor pool and free Wi-Fi. Minimalist guest rooms with contemporary decor and neutral tones feature desks, flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities. Superior rooms provide seating areas; suites boast balconies and separate living rooms. Guests can workout in a modest fitness centre and wind down in a sauna. Other amenities include meeting space, parking (at a fee) and a 24-hour reception. Airport transfers can be arranged at a cost. A complimentary breakfast is served each day from 6.30am. There’s also a chic bar with a (seasonal) terrace. The Leonardo Hotel Köln is one-and-a-half miles from both the Kölnmesse Exhibition Centre and the Lanxess Arena. Cologne Bonn Airport is a ten-minute drive away.