The Ascot Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (686 reviews)
Hohenzollernring 95-97 , Cologne , de

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Central location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.01
Several complaints about cleanliness, including odor and old carpet.
Service
9.48
Staff were described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.52
Positive mentions of location being central and convenient.
Room Quality
6.47
Multiple negative mentions about the state of the rooms.
Amenities
7.5
There was some dissatisfaction with amenities, such as lack of a fridge.
Value for Money
7.46
Mixed feelings about value based on descriptions of the hotel state.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Breakfast quality was mentioned as decent but not optimal.
Overall Experience
7.98
General disappointment due to discrepancies between expectations and reality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 22:46

Property Description

Convenient Location
Just 2 underground stops from Cologne Cathedral, this hotel is located near Friesenplatz Underground Station for easy access to the city's attractions.

Classic English Style
Experience air-conditioned rooms decorated in a classical English style at the Ascot Hotel. Enjoy cable TV, a bathroom with amenities, and a bottle of water upon arrival.

Fitness & Wellness Facilities
Guests can take advantage of the free fitness centre, sauna, and health club at the Ascot Hotel. Relax and rejuvenate during your stay.

To book your stay at the Ascot Hotel and enjoy these amenities, visit our website now!

Important information:

Please note that the elevator and some of the rooms can only be reached by stairs.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CGN

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 686 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.01
Service: 9.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 6.47
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 7.98
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Ciprian solo_traveller ro
1
Cons:

Cel mai rau hotel la care am fost

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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annade solo_traveller de
9
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
Максимова solo_traveller de
1
Cons:

В номері елементарно не було навіть бутилки мінеральної води, і стаканчиків. Не було тапочок, халатів... душова зломана, двері в туалеті не закриваються.

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Szilvia solo_traveller de
2
To be renovated and this shall stay here as last negative feedback before the reopening
Pros:

The bed was almost okay

Cons:

I arrived around midnight and was received by an unfriendly receptionist who showed no interest in whether my journey had gone well or whether I had managed to find parking, despite the difficult parking situation in this area.

During check-in, rather than asking politely, he simply said, “Now you are going to pay.” I explained that I would prefer to pay at check-out, as I do not usually pay for accommodation before I have even seen the room. He replied that immediate payment was mandatory.

My reservation included breakfast, either in the room rate or as a Genius benefit. However, nobody informed me that part of the hotel was under renovation and that no proper breakfast service was available because the kitchen was closed or unstaffed.

At approximately 6:50 the next morning, I went downstairs to look for breakfast, but nobody was there. I returned at around 7:50 and met another guest with a child in the breakfast area. It was this guest—not a member of staff—who explained that there was only a coffee machine with black coffee, not even tea, and that a croissant could be baked upon specific request if I was willing to wait. I declined and left the hotel.

Throughout my stay, I repeatedly entered and left the building without seeing a single employee. There was no visible housekeeping service and not even a “Do Not Disturb” or “Please Clean My Room” sign. A flyer instructed guests to request cleaning via a QR code, but judging by the condition of my room on arrival, the cleanliness was nowhere near four-star standard.

This is a very old hotel and clearly in need of renovation. Renovation work, however, does not excuse poor cleanliness, a lack of information, or staff showing so little interest in their guests and in basic hospitality. I sincerely hope this is one of the final negative reviews before the hotel reopens with renovated rooms, clean windows, appropriate standards, and attentive personnel.

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Kush couple de
3
Nicht begeistert, keine 4 Sterne !
Cons:

Abfluss war verstopft, wie Handwaschbecken sowie Dusche. Es stank nach Abfluss. Ausstattung war sehr alt. Man hörte sogar vom Hinterhof Menschen sprechen…meiner Meinung nach keine 4 Sterne.

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Barbara solo_traveller it
6
Pros:

comodo

Cons:

arredamento in ordine ma antico; non mi piace la moquette!

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Cherie Mae solo_traveller ie
6
Cons:

renovation, old room

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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WestCoastDrifter solo_traveller gb
8
Very enjoyable hotel stay
Pros:

Room was excellent, very comfortable, no problems was warmish, but it was a warm week alles in ordnung

Cons:

Rather negative welcome, checking in, told no breakfast bar not open that night and no mention of basement exercise facilities.
Poor for this standard of hotel, expected a leaflet about hotel facilities

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Randolf solo_traveller de
1
Das Geld nicht wert
Pros:

Nur die Lage war ok

Cons:

Sehr abgewohntes Zimmer

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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pitoco solo_traveller pt
8
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Matías family_with_children es
6
Pros:

Ubicación y calidez general del establecimiento.

Cons:

Imposibilidad de contar con desayuno.
Necesidad de mayor limpieza y control de roedores/insectos en zonas comunes (patio, etc.).
Escaleras y angostura del establecimiento.

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
Žanis solo_traveller lv
7
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Onur couple nl
1
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Katja solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Sehr zentrale Lage und sehr hundefreundlich.

Cons:

Sehr laut nachts, hörte Polizei. In der 2. Nacht versuchte jemand, zwischen 3 und 4 Uhr mit seiner Karte ins Zimmer zu gelangen. Zum Glück hat er es nicht geschafft

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Jerry solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Marc solo_traveller es
7
Buen hotel cercano a mi oficina
Pros:

La proximidad a mi trabajo es escencial, dado que está muy cerca de mi oficina. Como viajé por trabajo, el uso del gym está fenomenal (aunque limitado en horarios). El trato del personal fenomenal, eso sin duda.

Cons:

Que la limpieza sea bajo demanda (con un día de preaviso por parte del cliente, mediante aplicativo online) me parece un poco triste. Teniendo en cuenta que el gimnasio abre a las 9am, no da tiempo de ir antes de ir a la oficina, como sí pasa en otro hoteles.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

+U-Bahn Haltestelle Friesenplatz unmittelbar
+REWE unmittelbar
+div. Take-aways

Cons:

- wenn Samstag und wenn Zimmer zur Strasse liegt bis morgens laut. (Clubs, AMG Gebolze, Feierpublikum bis morgens)

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Theo solo_traveller nl
6
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller de
9
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Gionousoglou solo_traveller de
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee