ACCOMMODATION: The timeless design of the bright guest rooms creates a 'feel-good' atmosphere for our guests. The marble bathrooms are generously sized and provide a special shaving mirror, a bathtub and separate shower. The bedroom's furniture is in elegant dark wood, colours are muted with earthy tones in keeping with the natural finish. Modern pictures abstractly display the city's famous landmark, the Cologne Cathedral, in every room. Those who want to enjoy views of the original should ask for a room with a view of the cathedral. When it comes to functionality and technical equipment, the latest insights into the needs of business travellers have been taken into consideration in the design. There is a large, multifunctional desk in every room, which can be moved easily to either face the room or the large window. A comfortable seat has been integrated into the wall and invites you to read, to watch TV or just relax.

The large corner wardrobe provides access from two sides and lots of space, even for guests staying for a longer time. There are rooms with either one king-sized bed or two separate beds, sized 1 x 2 metres. All of them are equipped with air conditioning, two phones, pay TV, ISDN and modem connections and broadband Internet access. Furthermore, an in-room safe as well as coffee and tea making facilities are provided in each guest room. The following categories of rooms can be booked:

Standard Rooms
The Standard guest rooms measure 28 to 30 square metres and are all equipped with the above-mentioned facilities. They are located on the 2nd to 6th floors. Non-smoking rooms are available.

Superior Rooms
The Superior guest rooms measure 33 to 41 square metres. Some of them have an extravagant layout in addition to the above-mentioned facilities. They are located on the 2nd to 6th floors and can be booked as smoking or non-smoking rooms.

Executive Rooms
Thirty-seven Executive guest rooms are located on the 6th floor. These rooms are equipped with all the above-mentioned facilities and additionally they include special business services for business travellers looking for a high level of comfort. For a surcharge of € 30.00 per night compared to the Standard or Superior categories Executive rooms include the following services: Accommodation on the Executive floor (6th floor), Free access to the Club InterContinental® Lounge on the 7th floor for the Club InterContinental® breakfast, Free use of high speed internet, Daily newspaper, One free bottle of mineral water and Special bathroom amenities.

HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: For more than 50 years, InterContinental has been making guests feel special by providing services which uniquely understand the needs and tastes of international travellers. Our experience has given us a clear insight into the world of our guests. We know that a hotel should combine the efficiency of your office with the comfort of your home. We also know that the better our staff do their job the easier it will be for you to do yours.

'We know what it takes' is the promise that InterContinental makes to every one of our guests every time they check in to one of our hotels. InterContinental knows that a hotel for successful people must be luxurious and comfortable to ensure a pleasurable experience. Style, elegance, service and, above all, international understanding define the essence that defines the InterContinental brand.

Knowing what it takes, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has developed a range of services and products tailored to make each stay even more pleasurable.

DININGS & BARS: The unique lifestyle of the InterContinental Cologne is reflected in its first-class food and beverage concept. Be it the trendy Harry's New-York Bar, the lively Lobby Lounge, the modern Maulbeers Restaurant with its new-style German cuisine, or the cosy Overstolz Lounge with an open fireplace - all outlets have a unique, elegant ambience combined with first-class cuisine and professional, friendly service. The restaurants at the InterContinental Cologne are designed to fulfil the needs of the modern business traveller as well as the urban bon vivant, who expect an ambience of well-being in trendy surroundings.

Chef de Cuisine Jörg Stricker spoils our guests with a new definition of 'New German cuisine', served in the casual and, at the same time, elegant atmosphere of our Maulbeers Restaurant, seating 64 guests. Located on the 1st floor, you can reach it either by taking the elevator or via the impressive spiral staircase that leads from the hotel Lobby to the 1st floor. The restaurant itself is dominated by three huge, illuminated columns that are, together with countless candles, the only light source of the restaurant, designed in warm orange and cognac tones.

Vecino Wine Room: A very special eye-catcher. The heavy oak table in the middle of this cosy room, which serves as the hotel's wine cellar, invites you to celebrate very special 'Wine & Dine' events. Surrounded by countless bottles of wine and champagne that are stored in the wine room, you will have the feeling of being in a wine cellar.

Harry's New-York Bar provides the perfect setting for a high tea, and it is the ideal meeting place before or after visiting the theatre, the Philharmonic Hall or Gürzenich. The menu offers something for everybody's taste, be it a caffè latte and a croissant in the morning, snacks, salads and high tea during the day, or a wide range of cocktails, wines, beers and bar snacks in the evening. Make yourself feel comfortable at the 16-metre-long bar, at one of the window tables or in the cosy armchairs in the middle of our bar.

Welcome to the masterpiece of the InterContinental Cologne. The Overstolz is named after the impressive open fireplace from the 16th century, owned by the family that formerly lived at this place. The historical ceiling, dark wooden furniture and the heavy leather armchairs in art deco style create a unique retro look, reminiscent of the old tradition of British or Hanseatic gentlemen's clubs. It is the specially designed lighting of high-grade steel that creates this unique blend of traditional and modern elements in the Overstolz, where you can enjoy fantastic wines, whiskies and cigars.

Adjacent to the elegant Maulbeers Restaurant, hidden behind a half-round red wall, is the Vecino, serving as the hotel's wine cellar. The heavy oak table in the middle of this cosy room invites you to celebrate very special 'Wine & Dine' events. Surrounded by the countless bottles of wine and champagne that are stored here you will have the feeling of being in a wine cellar.

MEETINGS & BANQUETS: The InterContinental Cologne provides the perfect setting for meetings, presentations, press conferences, banquets or other events. The modern conference area is equipped with state-of-the-art technical equipment and consists of the Pipinsaal Ballroom measuring 360 square metres, six smaller meeting rooms with daylight, two foyers and the separate conference restaurant, Faveo. All rooms are connected to multifunctional foyers, which are ideal for registration desks or conference breaks. All meeting rooms have 220 volt / 50 Hz power, TV and ISDN plugs and blackout curtains.

Whatever is necessary to make your conference successful will be organised by our experienced banquet staff and by our well-selected partners for technical equipment and support, florists, decorations, hostess services, translations, drivers, couriers, entertainment and photographers.

Meet or have a banquet at our modern, luxurious hotel and experience the high international standard that makes every event at an InterContinental hotel a successful one.

WELLNESS & LEISURES: Well-being and luxury in its purest sense await you at the Holmes Place Health Club, which is located on the 2nd floor of the hotel. Guests of the InterContinental Cologne are invited to access this high-class health club via an elevator directly from the guest floors.

For its members and hotel guests, Holmes Place Health Club features wellness and fitness facilities set in a total of 4000 square metres, catering to all fitness and wellness needs. The centrepiece of this exclusive club is the 10 x 20 metre pool, which is situated underneath a spectacular glass roof. Countless computerised training bikes, steppers, treadmills and rowing machines allow an extensive cardiovascular workout at the Holmes Place Health Club, while other equipment is provided to tone muscles on various levels. Aerobics, yoga and stretching classes are offered in an additional aerobic studio. Further facilities include saunas, sun beds, steam bath and an extensive range of beauty and spa treatments at the "Spa Tonique".