Hopper Hotel St. Josef

Stayed here while on a work trip in Cologne. The hotel is quite unique as it used to be a monastery. The rooms aren’t overly large but they are quaint and clean. The breakfast is nice and has a decent amount of offerings. I would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the area. It is also close to a good amount of bars and restaurants.

I totally recommend this hotel. We stayed there during a fair in Cologne and it is super well located. There is a tram about 10mon walk from. The hotel is surrounded by a lot choices of restaurants, shops, supermarkets. It's in the older part of the city, on the other side of the river. Hotel itself, they had a great selection for breakfast, the staff is very nice, the room are clean and nice and peaceful. I would go back

I had a wonderful stay here! The rooms were comfortable, well-designed, and had a cozy vibe that made me feel right at home. One of the highlights was the breakfast – not just the delicious food, but the room it was served in. The ambiance was incredible, with a unique, charming atmosphere that made breakfast feel like a special event each morning. What truly set this hotel apart was the outstanding service. I accidentally left my sunglasses behind, and the staff went above and beyond to track them down. They even helped arrange shipping them back to the U.S., which I greatly appreciated. Their attention to detail and willingness to help made all the difference.

Absolutely fantastic establishment! I have nothing but praise for this hotel - from the reception, through the superb cleanliness, until the very little request you are treated truly like the most exquisite guest. Should I even mention the incredible premises of the convent that speak for themselves (incredibly atmospheric!). The hotel is newly renovated, superbly comfortable (even the smallest of rooms) and in a perfect location close to the city center of Cologne as well as the modern port area and Rhine. You won't want to stay anywhere else. The only downside is the noise coming from the street and from the corridor. Also maybe the lack of curtains - jalousie windows didn't do the trick.

Rooms were clean and renovated with modern accessories. There was a teapot and working (folding) desk in the room. Bathroom was good but the water was not hot during my stay (maybe something was wrong, didn't ask). Thrre was no breakfast 🥞 and you have to drive to somewhere to have one. That makes it less convenient when you don't have enough time for driving to another place for breakfast, e.g. when you are hurry for business meeting. The price was high.

Very comfy beds and clean bedrooms. The sauna (10€/person) was amazing! (We got to experience it just the 3 of us ✨️ perfect for a girls night to relax and chit chat) The staff (especially the dark hair lady) was very helpful and friendly!

Highly recommend. The room was clean with smart storage space. The lady welcoming us didn't rush us. The breakfast was nice with many options. Croissants, pancakes, bacon, fruit, yoghurt, charcuterie, etc. Then there's the location. We were close to everything, from the Ludwig museum and the don, to the canal for a nice walk.

A friend who had been on business to Cologne recommended this hotel, otherwise I may not have found it. It's a bus trip from the main train station (if you have luggage with you) or an Uber ride, which is how I got there. Once there, it was modern, clean, the rooms, while small, had lovely little touches to them like this wonderful shower gel and a bar fridge (fully stocked with all sorts of treats). The bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly and my friend and I loved our short stay. We especially loved the neighbourhood and spent time away from the main street around the cathedral exploring it. The only downside was that it was the height of summer and the room only had a fan. We slept with the window open and the one night the garbage collectors were collecting the road's garbage at about 4am which was VERY noisy. But this was no fault of the hotel and I would definitely go back.

*A stylish hotel with great breakfast, but not ideal for business travel* The Hopper St. Josef in Cologne's lively Southern district prides itself on a modern approach. It is located in a historical building that used to be a daycare center. The building has been transformed into a "Designhotel" with ambient lighting and modern interiors throughout. The most spectacular aspect about the hotel is arguably the breakfast room, a former chapel with high ceilings and stained glass. Having stayed in the hopper for about 20 days in the spring and early summer of 2013, I can confirm that a plentiful hot breakfast buffet and chapel's calm atmosphere are a good way to start the day. Another very positive aspect is the friendliness of hotel staff. However, there are some drawbacks that business travelers especially may want to consider. Some rooms are very small, and there is no real workspace. Instead of desks and standard chairs, the Hopper went for fold-out desks and uncomfortable design chairs. Working is very inconvenient in this setup - and becomes nearly impossible thanks to the "innovative" approach to light. Each of the five rooms I have stayed in did not come with a bright lamp - the main light was more of a subdued background light. Great for winding down, not so much for working. Desk lamps are also not included in the rooms; neither is air conditioning. Plus, owing to the structure of the building, you may need to take a few stairs to your room as you step out of the elevator. Keep this in mind when you travel with heavy bags. If you like cardio exercise, it's best to skip the small basement gym with two pieces of equipment and head straight to the Rhine boardwalk 2 minutes away. My final verdict is that the Hopper is a charming hotel best suited for creative-minded leisure travelers.

The rooms were modern and pretty and offered whatever you need. Beyond the rooms, the staff is amazing. Everyone at the front desk is very helpful but Jonas and Lisa are the best! They go above and beyond to make sure they help you with whatever you need. We enjoyed our stay at this hotel, thanks to these two!