Hotel Merlin vs Hotel Ilbertz
Both are in Cologne, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Hotel Merlin
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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Hotel Ilbertz
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 200 m apart.
Why is Hotel Merlin better than Hotel Ilbertz?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Hotel Ilbertz better than Hotel Merlin?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1)+0.2
- 218 more sights within 1 km+18
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Merlin vs Hotel Ilbertz: which hotel is better? | Hotel Merlin | Hotel Ilbertz |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Location | 8.4 | 9.0 +0.6 |
| Beach access | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Public transport | 9.8 +0.6 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.1 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.3 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 12 +7 | 5 |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 222 |
| Rank in Cologne | top 26% +11% | top 37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 9.0 +0.6 |
| Distance to Innenstadt centre | 1.0 km | 850 m −190 m |
| To the beach | 890 m | 890 m |
| To public transport | 180 m −110 m | 290 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 90 +3 | 87 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 26 +18 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | – |
| Listed amenities | 5 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
200 m apart
Hotel Merlin or Hotel Ilbertz: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Merlin or Hotel Ilbertz?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Merlin is stronger in public transport; Hotel Ilbertz is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Merlin or Hotel Ilbertz?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Ilbertz is closer: 850 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Hotel Merlin.
How far apart are Hotel Merlin and Hotel Ilbertz?
The two hotels are 200 m 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