Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne vs Steigenberger Hotel Koln
Both are in Cologne, 3.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Stegerwaldsiedlung
Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
Hotel★★★★Komponistenviertel
Steigenberger Hotel Koln
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Pick Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne
It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 3.3 km apart.
Choose Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a spa and wellness
Choose Steigenberger Hotel Koln if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne better than Steigenberger Hotel Koln?
- 11.6 km closer to the beach (980 m vs 2.5 km)−1.6 km
- 2Has a spa
- 3Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 45 more listed amenities (21 vs 16)+5
- 5Has a gym
Why is Steigenberger Hotel Koln better than Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne?
- 1260 m closer to public transport−260 m
- 2More guest reviews (969 vs 77), so the rating is more reliable×13
- 3133 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+133
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 97 vs 58)+39
- 518 more sights within 1 km+18
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne vs Steigenberger Hotel Koln: which hotel is better? | Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne | Steigenberger Hotel Koln |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Location | 6.8 | 9.4 +2.6 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +3.3 | 4.2 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 +7.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 7.0 +5.4 | 1.6 |
| Public transport | 8.9 | 10.0 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.1 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 77 | 969 +892 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | 3,525 | 3,544 +19 |
| Rank in Cologne | top 16% | top 13% +3% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 | 9.4 +2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.9 km | 1.5 km −390 m |
| To the beach | 980 m −1.6 km | 2.5 km |
| To public transport | 360 m | 100 m −260 m |
| To the airport | 14 km −2.2 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 17 | 150 +133 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 26 +18 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 305 |
| Floors | – | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 21 +5 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| 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
3.3 km apart
Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne or Steigenberger Hotel Koln: common questions
Which is better, Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne or Steigenberger Hotel Koln?
Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne leads in 3 of 7 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, beach access. Steigenberger Hotel Koln is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Radisson Blu Hotel 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?
Steigenberger Hotel Koln is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne is 980 m from the nearest beach; Steigenberger Hotel Koln is 2.5 km.
How far apart are Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne and Steigenberger Hotel Koln?
The two hotels are 3.3 km apart in a straight line.
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