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Marsilstein 27

Listed 1897 building in Cologne's Altstadt-Süd: this residential and commercial house on Marsilstein has been run as a hotel since 1999.

The house stands on Marsilstein, between Neumarkt and the Belgian Quarter. Today, visitors can stay overnight, have breakfast and host events here.

At a Glance

Type
Residential and commercial building, used as a hotel
Address
Marsilstein 27, Cologne
Location
Altstadt-Süd district, Innenstadt borough
Year built
1897
Status
Listed monument in North Rhine-Westphalia
Hotel use
since 1999

Heritage Protection

The building has been protected since 16 November 1990. It is entered in the City of Cologne's list of monuments under the number DE 05315000 A 5793.

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The Hotel in a Listed Building

The hotel operating in the house is called "Maison Marsil". A vegetarian breakfast is served in the morning. The suite has its own living area, a kitchenette and a balcony.

Rooms for Meetings and Events

In addition to the guest rooms, there are three rooms that can be booked individually or together. They are intended for meetings, workshops, corporate events and photo shoots. According to the hotel, plenty of daylight fills the rooms.

Guest Impressions

In reviews, guests praise the helpful staff. One guest describes the street outside the house as quiet.

Timeline

  1. 1897
    Residential and commercial building at Marsilstein 27 constructed
  2. 16. November 1990
    Listed as a protected monument in Cologne
  3. 1999
    Building begins use as a hotel

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