About
This 4-star hotel and 24-hour reception is located just 0.9 mi from the Kölnmesse Exhibition Center and Lanxess Arena. Guests enjoy free WiFi in all areas. The spacious rooms at the Leonardo Hotel are air-conditioned and feature a modern décor. All rooms include a flat-screen TV and modern bathroom. The stylish restaurant offers a hot and cold breakfast buffet from 06:30 daily. Innovative international cuisine is served here throughout the day, and guests can also enjoy a drink in the chic bar, chill-out lounge or summer terrace. The hotel was renovated in January 2016. Buchforst Waldecker Straße Underground Station is a 5-minute walk from the Leonardo Hotel. Direct S-Bahn (city rail) trains run to Köln-Buchforst Station, a 7-minute walk away. On-site parking is available for a surcharge at the Leonardo Köln. Cologne city center is a 10-minute drive away, and it takes just 5 minutes to reach the A3 motorway.
494 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 7.7
- Staff
- 8.4
- Location
- 7.7
What Guests Say
- “The room was always warm and welcomingBreakfast was goodIt was clean”
- “not worth the paid amount”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Business Center
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Superior Double or Twin Room
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
1/4Family Quadruple Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Clothes rack
- Coffee/tea machine
1/3Junior Suite
- Accessible bath/shower
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4Superior Room
- Accessible bath/shower
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
1/4Family Room
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
1/3Family Triple Room
- Accessible bath/shower
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4Comfort Double or Twin Room
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
1/1Comfort Room
- Accessible bath/shower
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
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What Guests Loved
Based on 494 reviews
Pros +
- The room was always warm and welcomingBreakfast was goodIt was clean
- not worth the paid amount
- not worth the paid amount
Cons -
- I booked a king-size bed, but they combined two small beds, leaving a gap in the middle, which caused me back pain.
- I booked a king-size bed, but they combined two small beds, leaving a gap in the middle, which caused me back pain.
- Nowhere is it indicated that the spa area is closed ;The mattresses are not new and are sagging ;The window is not watertight ;There is no small refrigerator ;On the 2nd floor where we were staying, the ventilation/air conditioning is very/too noisy and can be heard from the room.
The room was always warm and welcomingBreakfast was goodIt was clean
not worth the paid amount
I booked a king-size bed, but they combined two small beds, leaving a gap in the middle, which caused me back pain.
not worth the paid amount
I booked a king-size bed, but they combined two small beds, leaving a gap in the middle, which caused me back pain.
Easy access to Cologne via the Metro ;Breakfast ;The staff ;The price.
Nowhere is it indicated that the spa area is closed ;The mattresses are not new and are sagging ;The window is not watertight ;There is no small refrigerator ;On the 2nd floor where we were staying, the ventilation/air conditioning is very/too noisy and can be heard from the room.
Good location in Cologne and easy to find. Great onsite parking ( charges apply). Allowed us to check in early which was very kind. The foyer was dressed for Christmas and it was fabulous. Very festive feel. The room was a good size, and the double bed was huge. Very modern bathroom and bedroom fixtures and fittings. We had a coffee machine, kettle and bottle of water in the room. Downstairs the foyer had complimentary sweet and savoury treats for free, as well as Gluwhein.
I loved slashing my toe open and almost getting sepsis from dirty shards of glass in their dirty bathroom of a so called junior suite and given fake information on how to get a refund
Everything, glass everywhere, ruined my holiday, couldn't walk and almost got sepsis( blood poisoning) from broken glass is the bathroom
It was clean and comfy! There is a bus station just next to the hotel. Staff was friendly. Parking lot is big enough
Sink drain was closed, I had to open it but it was a small inconvience.
We arrived by car and it was an easy access from the highway and a big parking lot in the back. The train station is only about 7 minutes walk from the hotel and its two stops to the central station. Very convenient with a Rewe grocery store next door. The room was spacious and clean. Reception served free Glühwein and christmas cookies.
Unfortunately the bar was closed during our stay due to staff issues.
It was more luxury then we expected for this prices range. Nothing crazy but very decent.
It was further away from the city then we originally expected and the German train system is very confusing and unreliable.
Awesome location, friendly staff, clean rooms, great breakfast
I expected more than a...
The hotel had no heating, it was 6-8 degrees outside, and the air conditioners in both rooms only turned on in cold mode. We had to ask for heaters and blankets. The room was not well furnished, there were no bedside tables. The location of the hotel is far from the center and transportation is not very convenient.
Good car park. Convenient for tram to Lanxess
No bar facilities during our stay. Bathroom needs renovating
Good location
Old dirty carpets in the room, old bathroom in a bad condition, two separate one person’s bed on wheels
Breakfast was good, location just a few mins walk from bus/tram. Also a local supermarket, bar and food outlets.
Close to dual carriageway.
Nice and clean. Thx to receptionist Julienne for helping out with my television. Nice candy bar in the lobby.
Extremely friendly stuff at the reception, wonderful breakfast and a pleasant surprise- candy bar in a lobby.
The hotel's location, tranquility, and staff were all wonderful.
i liked room, breakfast , staff at the reception and size of the room .
double bed and bedsheet were so short
The location of this hotel is very good.The breakfast was very nice also.The receptionist called Karla was very polite and helpful.
Very nice staff and a good breakfast.
I was issued a room with a very dirty old carpet next to a very old elevator that has been making noise the whole night… so not a restful sleep when traveling for work…
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
"The hotel was renovated in January 2026."Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Location
Waldecker Str. 11-15, Cologne
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