Opened in 2006, the city hotel comprises 178 rooms over 13 floors . The hotel combines the modern luxury with the traditional charm and services of a first-class hotel. Facilities within the fully air-conditioned building include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a cloakroom, a safe, lifts and a currency exchange bureau Also featured in this hotel are a bar, a pub, a breakfast room and a cosy bistro/restaurant with highchairs for children. Function rooms equipped with all the modern conveniences are available for seminars and banquets. Further facilities include a TV and lounge room, a bicycle hire service, room and laundry services as well as hotel car parking and garage spaces. The large sized lobby is decorated in a beige and pale brown colour scheme and leading to the nice Bar and restaurant.

This hotel is located in the western part of Cologne, Braunfeld, convenient for public transport links (tram lines 1, 7 and 13 are 50 m from the hotel), thanks to which the lively centre of Cologne and the exhibition centre may both be reached within a few minutes. The Stadtwald (city park) is to be found within close proximity of the hotel and offers appealing sporting and leisure options. The city and airport of Bonn are about 30 minutes drive away and Düsseldorf airport lies some 45 km from the hotel.

Guests are invited to select their breakfast from the buffet services or enjoy the a la carte bistro. Guests are able to book either half-board or full board stays.