Considering the Express by Holiday Inn Cologne Mulheim in Cologne?
A VT member wrote the following comment about visiting Cologne:
Nightspotting by diocletianvs
Cologne has an impressive skyline, dominated by the Cathedral and sometimes nicely balanced by other verticals, like the Gross St. Martin. The views definitely become more impressive at night when everything is beautifully lit. Otherwise pretty muddy Rhine suddenly transforms into a great reflection mirror and you can only watch and click on your camera.The best place for night shots is definitely the area on the "wrong side" of the Rhine, between the Hohenzollern and Deutzer bridges, as well as the Hohenzollernbrucke itself. The sight is absolutely amazing with the three elements - the Cathedral, the bridge and the St. Martin tower changing their relationships as you walk.