Wow, I haven't stayed in a hotel with this level of convivial service and welcoming atmosphere since "the before times."
Andy, the proprietor, is truly a gem, someone who clearly loves their job and does it with kindness and care.
The rooms are spacious for a standard size, and everything is thoughtfully designed, even if the aesthetics are a bit utilitarian (though this is Cologne, there aint much of the pre-war grandeur left). The breakfast is bountiful and cookies are on offer all hours of the day.
I didn't know what to expect from our Cologne weekend adventure, but I can tell you it was delightfully influenced by the loveliness of the folks at Stern am Rathaus.