HOTEL HAYK ^{* * *}

Situated on the banks of the Rhine, the Hotel Hayk is a simple establishment housed in a 14th-century building and its annexes. It's just a 9-minute walk from Cologne's Gothic cathedral and the Chocolate Museum. The warmly decorated rooms feature flat-screen TVs, and some offer river views. The apartments, located in the annexes, include a mini-fridge, sitting area, teapot and coffeemaker. Superior accommodations feature a kitchenette or microwave oven, and one even has a rooftop terrace overlooking the cathedral. The hotel offers a breakfast for a fee, served in a convivial dining room with a terrace overlooking the Rhine. Wi-Fi access is free, and the hotel also offers a laundry service, restaurant and free parking. The hotel is non-smoking.