Frequently asked questions about Maison Marsil

Maison Marsil is centrally located in Cologne’s city centre at Marsilstein 25–27, between Neumarkt, Rudolfplatz and the Belgian Quarter. Numerous restaurants, cafés, shops and cultural highlights are within easy walking distance. The ideal location for discovering Cologne, whether for leisure or business.

There are public car parks right nearby on Lungengasse, just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. Parking fees in Cologne’s city centre are around €25 for 24 hours and may vary between car parks. Street parking in Cologne is free on Sundays.

Yes, there is a loading zone directly in front of Maison Marsil where you can stop briefly and unload your luggage. Afterwards you can park your vehicle in one of the public car parks on Lungengasse, just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.

From Cologne Hauptbahnhof, take the light rail (Stadtbahn) to the Neumarkt stop. From there it is only a few minutes’ walk to the hotel. Alternatively, you can take a taxi; the ride costs roughly €12 depending on traffic.

From Cologne Bonn Airport, the S-Bahn or regional train takes about 15 minutes to Cologne Hauptbahnhof. From there, continue by light rail to Neumarkt or take a taxi directly to the hotel.

Koelnmesse is easy to reach by public transport. From the nearby Neumarkt stop there is a direct light rail connection to the exhibition centre, just a few stops away. Alternatively, you can walk through the city centre and across the Rhine in about 25 minutes.

Our rooms are normally available from 3:00 pm. You are welcome to leave your luggage with us earlier and explore Cologne. If your room is ready before 3:00 pm, we will of course gladly arrange an earlier check-in.

Of course! Although our reception is not staffed around the clock, you can arrive later at any time. We leave your room card in our key box and send you a four-digit access code. Simply enter it at the box and take your room card.

Alternatively, we can send a digital room card to your smartphone via WhatsApp. Please let us know your expected arrival time in good time.

Gladly! Just ask us before you arrive. If your room is already ready, you can of course check in earlier. Otherwise we will happily store your luggage until your room is ready.

Regular check-out is until 11:00 am, as we then need to prepare the rooms for our next guests.

You are welcome to leave your luggage with us and enjoy the day in Cologne. Please leave us your phone number and an approximate pick-up time.

Yes, of course. You can leave your luggage with us both before check-in and after check-out, so you can make the most of your time in Cologne without a care.

Yes, our hotel has a lift.

Maison Marsil is an individual boutique hotel, not a standardised hotel concept. Our rooms and our suite are individually designed, with a feel for colours, materials and small details. The building dates from 1897 and is listed, and it has changed and evolved again and again over the years.

With us you have personal contact with the team, from your first request before booking to breakfast in our house kitchen.

Not everything is always perfect or off the shelf, but there is a great deal of heart in all of it. We like hotels that don’t feel like hotels, and we are happy when you feel at home with us and enjoy coming back.

Maison Marsil has three room categories that differ in size, location and facilities.

Room: Our smaller A rooms are quietly located facing the inner courtyard and have their own balcony. The slightly larger D rooms face the street. Some D rooms also have a sofa bed, which, subject to availability, can be used for an older child or an additional adult for a surcharge of €20 per night for one person.

Deluxe Room: Our individually designed Deluxe Rooms offer extra comfort and have a kitchenette with a kettle for making tea and a small Nespresso capsule machine. Almost all Deluxe Rooms also have a desk.

Suite: Our suite has a separate bedroom, an open living area with a shower, a separate WC, a kitchenette and a balcony. A sofa bed in the living area can be used as an additional sleeping option.

The kitchenettes are intended for preparing drinks and small snacks, not for cooking full meals.

That depends entirely on your preferences. If you like it especially quiet, a room facing the courtyard is a good choice. Our larger D rooms offer a little more space.

Our Deluxe Rooms are also recommended for longer stays: almost all have a desk and a kitchenette with coffee and tea facilities.

Yes. There are quiet courtyard rooms among both our regular rooms and our Deluxe Rooms. Our suite also faces the courtyard. If a particularly quiet location matters to you, just let us know when booking.

Almost all of our rooms are air-conditioned. Only some of the smaller A rooms with their own balcony do not yet have air conditioning. If air conditioning is important to you, please let us know when booking.

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout Maison Marsil, including in the rooms and our Creative Spaces.

Booking direct pays off in several ways: as a rule, you get the best available rate when booking through our own website. You also have direct contact with our team, benefit from personal service, straightforward arrangements and often more flexibility with individual requests or changes.

The easiest way is to book directly through our website or contact us at hotel@marsil.de.

Yes, changes and cancellations are possible in accordance with the applicable booking and cancellation terms. Which conditions apply depends on whether you booked directly through our website, through a booking portal or, for example, through Airbnb.

Absolutely! Families with children are warmly welcome. We are happy to help you find the right room for your stay.

The surroundings also have plenty to offer little explorers: the small Oskar playground is right next door. In the nearby Grüngürtel (green belt) there are many larger adventure playgrounds and play areas. And if you are planning a shopping stroll through the Belgian Quarter, you will find a lovely playground at Brüsseler Platz in the heart of the quarter, perfect for a short break between shops and cafés.

Yes, on request we are happy to provide a baby cot (one-off €10).

Some of our larger rooms also have a sofa bed, which, subject to availability, can be used as an additional sleeping option for a surcharge of €20 per night for one person.

Out of consideration for guests with allergies, dogs and other pets are generally not allowed.

In individual cases, we can make an exception for small dogs after prior arrangement. An additional cleaning fee applies. Please be sure to ask us before booking. Statutory rules for assistance dogs remain unaffected.

Maison Marsil is located in a listed historic building ensemble dating from 1897. Our house has a lift and is easily accessible in many areas, but does not meet every requirement of a modern, fully accessible hotel.

If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact us before booking. We are happy to discuss with you what our house can offer.

Gladly! Whether you prefer a particularly quiet room, have questions about the facilities or would like us to arrange something for a special occasion, just write to us at hotel@marsil.de. We will try to take your wishes into account wherever possible.

Yes, of course. You can add our vegetarian breakfast buffet in the house kitchen spontaneously.

Breakfast costs €16 per person.

Monday to Friday: 7:00–10:00 am
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 8:00–11:00 am

Our breakfast buffet is vegetarian and includes organic scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, muesli, yoghurt, bread and a variety of cheeses.

If you follow a vegan or gluten-free diet, please let us know before you arrive if possible so that we can prepare.

Maison Marsil is in the middle of one of Cologne’s liveliest culinary and cultural areas. Around Aachener Straße, Rudolfplatz and the Belgian Quarter you will find a wide choice of restaurants, cafés, bars and small independent addresses, and you are right in the heart of Cologne’s art, culture and creative scene.

Directly opposite there is a popular vegan Asian restaurant, and right next door a classic Italian restaurant popular with the Cologne scene. From relaxed neighbourhood cooking to special dinner addresses, much is within easy walking distance.

Maison Marsil is in the middle of Cologne’s city centre. A shopping centre is right on the doorstep, and you can reach Ehrenstraße, with its many boutiques, shops and cafés, in a few minutes on foot.

It is about a 20-minute walk each to Cologne Cathedral, Museum Ludwig, the old town and the main station. The Gloria, where many concerts take place, is about a 10-minute walk away. Neumarkt, Rudolfplatz and the Belgian Quarter are also easy to reach.

Meetings and workshops in the fireplace room from €79 per hour, the Creative Space from €119 per hour, each plus statutory VAT. The rooms can be booked by the hour or for the full day. For larger corporate events, trade fair events and exclusive use, we are happy to prepare an individual offer. Drinks and catering by arrangement.

Yes, our Creative Spaces can be booked independently of a hotel stay for meetings, workshops, photo shoots, interviews or private and business events.

For larger events that use all event areas including the hotel bar, the additional booking of the two hotel rooms directly above is required. This allows us to make sure events and the stay of our hotel guests remain compatible.

Absolutely. We come from the international creative industry ourselves and know the requirements of photo and film productions, interviews and creative meetings.

Our individually designed rooms offer a special atmosphere away from classic conference and event venues. We are happy to discuss with you which area suits your project best.

Gladly. Whether a small team meeting, workshop, presentation or creative exchange, our different rooms offer flexible options.

The fireplace room is suited to groups of about 8 to 10 people. The open Creative Space with winter garden and adjoining open kitchen has room for up to 20 people.

For larger events, the fireplace room, hotel bar and Creative Space can be used together. There is room for up to 80 guests in total.

Drinks can be offered through our hotel bar. For food and catering, we are happy to work with external providers or help you organise it.

Just tell us your ideas, and we will gladly help find a suitable solution for your event.

Yes, after prior arrangement, the hotel bar and our Creative Spaces can also be booked exclusively for events.

Depending on the occasion and group size, different areas can be combined. Our team is happy to advise you on the options.