Cologne, GermanyEigelstein-Viertel
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Post-industrial creative clubhouse
Eigelstein-Viertel Cologne, Germany
Opened
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
URBAN LOFTPost-industrial creative clubhouse
The ground floor runs like a neighborhood living room, bringing guests and locals together around co-working desks, art pop-ups, and drinks.
What it’s good at
Notable
Whitewashed brick walls and herringbone parquet floors recreate compact artist loft bedrooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
these are an idealized version of the 20th-century artists’ loft, but bedroom-sized, and with views not of SoHo’s streets but of the Gothic spires of the Köln Cathedral.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The surrounding Eigelstein quarter is packed with multicultural eateries, and the central station sits a five-minute walk south.
The rooms
Whitewashed brick and herringbone parquet give the compact rooms an artist-loft feel. Select windows look onto the cathedral spires.
URBAN Bar
Taps pour Gaffel Kölsch at the curved counter, and bartenders mix cocktails using local spirits and ginger beer.
At the table
Fresh pastries line the terrazzo buffet counter at breakfast, and a self-service corner stocks local snacks and drinks.
How it began
The building rose on the grounds of Brauerei Gaffel, one of Cologne's historic Kölsch breweries.
Cologne
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.