The Steigenberger Hotel Cologne is opening its doors following comprehensive renovation works that have taken place over a period of seven months. 305 rooms and suites, the Ballroom, five meeting rooms, a restaurant, the bar and a bistro now all feature a resplendent new look.

The hotel has belonged to the Steigenberger Hotel Group since as long ago as 1 January 2015. It was initially operated under the name of the Hotel Cologne Rudolfplatz by Carey Property S.L., a company managed by the Spanish-based group Azora.

Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger Hotels AG, stated: "Cologne was one of the very few blank spots on our map. We are delighted to gain a foothold in this Rhineland metropolis in order to be able to offer our outstanding level of Steigenberger service."

The hotel is located in a listed building at the very heart of the city only a few minutes from the historic sight.

Javier Arús Castillo, Azora's partner responsible for hotels, added: "We have enjoyed a highly successful partnership with Steigenberger for many years. This has its basis in the excellent level of cooperation we enjoy with the Steigenberger Hotel Berlin on Los-Angeles-Platz. For this reason, we are confident that we will be able to work with Steigenberger Hotel Cologne to make a major contribution towards the repositioning of the Rudolfplatz."

About Steigenberger Hotels AG

Steigenberger Hotels AG is one of Europe's leading hotel companies. From its Head Office in Germany, the Steigenberger Group operates 116 hotels on three continents including 24 which are under construction or at the planning stage.

Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts includes some of the most prestigious hotels in Europe, such as the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof and the Steigenberger Parkhotel in Düsseldorf. InterCityHotel is a medium-price brand that offers 39 hotels located in city centres and at airports. "Jaz in the City" is a new creative concept, and the first hotel to be operated under this brand opened in Amsterdam in November 2015.