Location.The Ambassador Hotel City is located in Cologne, Germany, within 50 metres of the shopping district, three kilometres from the cathedral, and 50 metres from Barbarossa Platz metro station. Hotel Features.The hotel is a modern property situated in the centre of this lively, historical city. The lobby is contemporary in style with bright, modern furnishings and warm lighting. The hotel's public areas are smoke-free and services include a 24-hour front desk, express check in and out, high-speed Internet connections, secure, valet parking (surcharge), a limo service into town and airport transfers (surcharge).

The Ambassador Hotel's Argentinean restaurant El Gaucho is a steak restaurant serving a range of dishes. Coffee is available in the lobby, while drinks are served in the chic bar and lounge. The hotel offers a complimentary buffet breakfast to guests.

Business facilities include business services, conference rooms and translation services.

Nearby activities offered are boating, golf, hiking, biking, horse riding, Pilates, tennis, volleyball and water skiing.

Guestrooms.There are 50 guestrooms built over seven floors. Decor is contemporary with modern wood furniture and smart lighting. All have wireless Internet access, satellite television with pay movies and direct-dial telephones with voicemail.

Expert Tip.Many dishes in Cologne have very unusual names. A good one is Halver Hahn, which means one half of a hen. No, it isn't chicken - but bread in cheese. Another one to look out for is Himmel un Aad. It translates as heaven and earth - which in this town means a plate of mashed potato, apple, blood sausage, onions and bacon.

Room Types:

Standard Single:   One twin bed. Light, modern decor and furnishings. Satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail, hair dryer, high-speed Internet connection and complimentary newspaper.

Standard Double:   One double or two twin beds. Light, modern decor and furnishings. Satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail, hair dryer, high-speed Internet connection and complimentary newspaper.

Triple room:   One double and one twin bed. Light, modern decor and furnishings. Satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail, hair dryer, high-speed Internet connection and complimentary newspaper.

Twin Room:   Two twin beds. Light, modern decor and furnishings. High-speed Internet connection. Satellite television with pay movies. Direct-dial phone with voicemail. Hair dryer. Complimentary newspaper.

Driving Directions: From Cologne-Bonn Konrad Airport (CGN): Distance to The Ambassador Hotel is 17 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes' drive.

Getting there. High-speed trains and the regional S-Bahn run between the airport railway station and Cologne Hauptbahnhof (central station) every 30 minutes. The fare for a single ticket is 2.10 EUR, and the journey time is 18 minutes. The number 170 bus runs to the Hauptbahnhof and Cologne city centre five times an hour. The fare is 5 EUR for a single ticket. Taxis wait outside Terminals One and Two, and cost about 25 EUR to central Cologne. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. The centre of Cologne can be easily explored by foot. Schildergasse, Hohe Strasse and Breite Strasse are pedestrianised and most main attractions are located around the Altstadt, on the left bank of the Rhine. A transferable ticket (VRS) entitles travellers to use all transport facilities, including the underground, buses, trams, and RB (RegionalBahn), RE (RegionalExpress) and S (S-Bahn) trains. Train-only tickets can also be purchased. Both types of tickets can be purchased from vending machines at the city's train stations. Only VRS tickets can be bought from tram, bus and underground stops.

Driving directions. From the airport take the autobahn 559 to Cologne-Zentrum/Deulz. Follow signs to the Severinsbruke bridge. After passing the bridge follow the signs to Barbarossa Platz for the hotel.