The Dom Hotel, Cologne, set right in the centre of town, overlooking the Gothic cathedral, is a contemporary residence housed in a refurbished historic building.

The 124 guestrooms feature contemporary décor in bright, warm colours, and are equipped with flat screen plasma televisions with cable channels, high speed and wireless Internet connections, minibars, desks and safes. Black Italian marble clad bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Le Mérou is a contemporary restaurant with burnt ochre, bright red and light wood décor, offering seafood dishes and views of the cathedral. After dinner, guests can head to the Sir Peter Ustinov Bar, a modern lounge decorated with photographs of the famous actor, serving traditional and house speciality cocktails.

The Dom Hotel, Cologne serves ice creams on the Lido Terrace in summer where guests can relax and which offers panoramic views over the cathedral.

Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange airport transfers, exchange currency, look after valuables in the safe deposit box and provide around the clock room service. Babysitting and childcare services can be arranged on request.

The hotel houses six modern conference rooms and a business centre offering a range of office services, including secretarial support. Motorists will find parking available at a covered car park opposite, and the hotel provides a valet parking service (surcharges apply). Cologne Dom Cathedral, the second tallest Gothic structure in the world, is located 15 metres from the hotel. Those keen to learn more about the area's history and culture can visit the Roman Teutonic Museum, 50 metres away, or enjoy the collection of 20th century art at the Museum Ludwig, which is also within 50 metres.

Cologne Bonn Konrad Airport is 17 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.