THE QVEST

"The 19th-century, neo-Gothic building that houses The Qvest hotel used to store Cologne’s city archives—and makes for a striking first impression. Inside, surprisingly modern spaces, designed by owner Michael Kaune (famed for his Qvest magazine and passion for art, design, and culture), feature items from his own collection of furniture and photography. While sometimes on the small side, the 34 rooms showcase vintage and original mid-century modern design pieces; for more space, book one of the suites, with historic details like cross vaults, hand-painted wooden ceilings, and Gothic windows, as well as photographs by Roxanne Lowit, Marina Gadonneix, and George Holz, and the occasional grand piano. Guests can also look forward to a slick bar with Eames armchairs that doubles as a breakfast room, and hip, personable staff who can help with exploring the city."

THE QVEST hideaway, a Design Boutique Hotel Cologne, Germany

"Situated in the heart of Cologne’s Old Town, this designer hotel is set in a historic building built in 1897. It offers luxury accommodation, a private art gallery and free WiFi access. THE QVEST hideaway cologne provides spacious rooms decorated with Mid-Century furnishings and past editorials from QVEST magazine. Each is complete with a minibar and a modern bathroom with bathrobes. Guests will find numerous cafés, bars and restaurants within a 2-minute walk of the hotel. Breakfast is provided daily in the stylish restaurant, which also offers drinks in the evening. Nearby attractions include Cologne Cathedral and Museum of Applied Art, which are both 1 km away. THE QVEST hideaway cologne is beside the Kaune, Posnik, Spohr Gallery for Contemporary Photography." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

The Qvest (Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia) 19 Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"As an entrepreneurial venture, the Qvest certainly brings a new and welcome take on contemporary design to Cologne’s relatively straightforward hospitality scene. But it’s the preserved history — in this city, no less — that makes it unique. One of the only extant pre-WWII buildings spared by RAF bombers, Qvest is something of a design museum, intricately interweaving a variety of periods and practitioners. Michael Kaune, a local art collector, teamed up with Rolf Kursawe’s architects to pull off this singular feat in just two years of renovation; together, they’ve achieved what can only be called a Gereonsviertel landmark. (Don’t worry, we’ll wait here while you look it up.)" - Tablet Hotels