25hours Hotel The Circle

We were really looking forward to staying at this hotel on a recent European trip to Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Some lovely design features. Unfortunately, the area around the hotel is being developed. This resulted in being awakened at 7am each morning by loud machinery. When we complained hotel reception were pleasant but completely unhelpful. Customers should be made aware of the disruption.

I’m not sure if this hotel was for me. The room was alright and they added nice touches like a mini bar stocked with snacks and drinks like beer, water, cola and iced tea. I found the bed EXTREMELY uncomfortable- it was like sleeping on a board so much that we slept on top of the bedding the second night. The room was also very hot despite turning on the air conditioning. We were both up throughout the night. The room also needed a good clean as I could see lots of dust on the walls and floors. I think this was due to the design of the hotel. Location was great. 15 min walk from the train station and close to other great areas. If I were to go back to cologne, I wouldn’t choose to stay here again and would look elsewhere.

The hotel is located near city center. Only 10 to 15 min walk. The rooms are big and colorful with very comfortable bed. The restaurant has an amazing view. Breakfast and Dinner are very tasty with variety. We had a bit delay in the check in. Staff is friendly.

Really neat hotel that thought of everything. Super helpful staff, free drinks in minibar. Had bicycles to use and even thought of equipping the room with a cell phone charger cord. Never experienced that before. I was delighted with this hotel. Thanks for making our trip enjoyable!

Overall we had a very nice stay and I would recommend it and stay again. Pro’s -nice room, quirky. We didn’t mind the layout with the open plan shower. (But it’s a slightly awkward set up as if someone is using the sink you can’t get out of the shower 😂) -lovely toiletries provided -a small (but free) mini bar -brilliant reception area -Breakfast! Absolutely delicious shakshuka (I’ve made it every day at home since but just not as well!!!) Good food selection for the buffet and fizz! Room for improvement -the rooms are dark (even with lights on) which isn’t an issue as such until you need some light eg. Doing make up. Opening the curtains wasn’t an option as it looked directly at a building site with several builders very close by. Maybe some net curtains behind the main curtains to allow light but also privacy. (Out of the hotels control but the view was a building site and the work started at 7am every day 😬 so maybe bring ear plugs!!!)