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Courtyard by Marriott Cologne vs Steigenberger Hotel Koln

Both are in Cologne, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★Innenstadt

Courtyard by Marriott Cologne

Guest rating
8.5 Very good
Location score
9.3
Score by category
1 of 4
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Hotel★★★★Komponistenviertel

Steigenberger Hotel Koln

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
9.4
Score by category
1 of 4
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The short answer

Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.0 km apart.

Choose Courtyard by Marriott Cologne if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • to walk to the sights

Choose Steigenberger Hotel Koln if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay

Why is Courtyard by Marriott Cologne better than Steigenberger Hotel Koln?

  1. 11.7 km closer to the beach (840 m vs 2.5 km)−1.7 km
  2. 2500 m closer to the city centre−500 m

Why is Steigenberger Hotel Koln better than Courtyard by Marriott Cologne?

  1. 1More guest reviews (969 vs 284), so the rating is more reliable×3.4

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Courtyard by Marriott CologneSteigenberger Hotel Koln
Score by category
Guest rating 8.5 8.7
Location 9.3 9.4
Facilities – 4.2
Families – 0.0
Spa & wellness – 0.0
Beach access 7.5 +5.9 1.6
Public transport 9.4 10.0 +0.6
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.5 8.7 +0.2
Guest rating 8.5 8.7 +0.2
Number of reviews 284 969 +685
Google rating 4.2/5 4.3/5 +0.1
Google reviews 2,248 3,544 +1,296
Rank in Cologne top 32% top 13% +19%
Location
Location score 9.3 9.4
Distance to the centre 980 m −500 m 1.5 km
To the beach 840 m −1.7 km 2.5 km
To public transport 250 m 100 m −160 m
To the airport 16 km 16 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
Sights within 1 km 25 26
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★
Rooms – 305
Floors 5 10
Newest building or renovation 2014 2016 +2y
Listed amenities 7 16 +9
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Parking ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Concierge – ✓
Laundry – ✓
Luggage storage – ✓
24-hour room service – ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
Minibar – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ ✓
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Courtyard by Marriott Cologne or Steigenberger Hotel Koln: common questions

      Which is better, Courtyard by Marriott Cologne or Steigenberger Hotel Koln?

      They are evenly matched. Courtyard by Marriott Cologne is stronger in beach access; Steigenberger Hotel Koln is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Courtyard by Marriott Cologne or Steigenberger Hotel Koln?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Courtyard by Marriott Cologne is closer: 980 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Steigenberger Hotel Koln.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Courtyard by Marriott Cologne is 840 m from the nearest beach; Steigenberger Hotel Koln is 2.5 km.

      How far apart are Courtyard by Marriott Cologne and Steigenberger Hotel Koln?

      The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.

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      Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score