 Hotels Near Chocolate Museum - Cologne Germany
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The chocolate museum started as an exhibit meant to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Stollwerk. The exhibit was so successful, that the idea of a full-scale museum quickly grew from it and the Chocolate Museum opened its doors on October 31st, 1993. This self-financed museum now welcomes more than 5 million visitors a year with an average of 2,000 visitors a day. The purpose of the museum is to “speak about the quality of chocolate,” says Martin. He wants people to understand the difference between the more expensive, finely crafted chocolates and the cheaper versions sold in the grocery store so that consumers can make a more informed decision and will know why it is worthwhile to reach for the expensive stuff.
The museum was set up to be an interactive experience. The layout starts with pictures of cacao plants and takes the visitor through the entire production process from bean to bar. Large color photos are accompanied by explanations in German and English about cultivation and harvest, different kinds of cocoa, and fermentation. Visitors next walk through a small greenhouse where they actually feel the tropical conditions and see growing cocoa plants. A fellow visitor pointed out that, considering how much chocolate the average person consumes, it is funny how few actually know what the plant looks like. There is even a chocolate school which offers hands-on experience with each stage of chocolate production. I was interested to find out how a raw cocoa bean actually tastes – much like a bitter chocolate baking bar, but without the smoothness.
The museum next takes the visitor through industrialization and the invention of the machines which allowed chocolate to become the silky texture we are accustomed to. Martin says that 140 years ago, chocolate meant drinking chocolate. This is because before the grinding machines were invented, every other chocolate product had a rough and sandy texture. The machines are each unique and cannot be easily exchanged. The slightest alteration can cause a detectible difference in the finished product. Visitors are invited to look into the machines and see how each process is completed. One of my favorite moments at the museum was when I was handed a wafer dripping with hot liquid chocolate from the “chocolate fountain.” Delicious!
Although the museum does make chocolate, it does so only for demonstration purposes, producing only 400 kilograms a day. The mission of the museum is to explain the little known facts of how this favorite treat is made and there were some surprises along the way. For example, do you know how those hollow forms are made? You’ll have to visit to find out, but I’ll give you a hint … think centrifugal force. Martin also told me that chocolate should never be refrigerated because that kills the natural aromas and degrades the quality.
As well as the technical and historical aspects of chocolate, the museum also goes into the social aspect of the 3000 years of chocolate’s cultural history. The museum pays homage to the South American origins of chocolate and the role it played in South American society. In Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, chocolate was expensive and therefore only enjoyed by the wealthy. The museum displays various types of porcelain created specifically for drinking chocolate. Finally quite a bit of attention is given to advertising and commercials. It is interesting to look back in time to see how chocolate was packaged and marketed. There is even an advertisement that lauds the high number of calories in a chocolate bar, back when calories were something to be sought after.
On the way out, don’t forget to visit the shop for postcards, books, truffles and souvenirs or enjoy a snack in the cafe. Not everything is chocolate; they have salads and sandwiches, too! Guided tours, parties, conferences, and even a guided walk through the city are available by booking in advance. Three-hour workshops during which visitors can learn to make pralines are also offered
Admission:
Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission at 5 pm).
Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last admission at 6 pm).
Imhoff-Stollwerck-Musuem
Rheinauhafen 1a
D-50678 Cologne, +49-221/93 18 88-0
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Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne
Domplatz / Trankgasse 1 5, Cologne, Germany (DEU) (Downtown-City Center)
Since 1863 the Grand Hotel Excelsior Hotel Ernst combines tradition and innovation in a unique way. Situated in the historical centre, right opposite the famous cathedral, 10 minutes to the Cologne fairground, and 100 m from the main station the hotel supplies best conditions for business and leisure travelers.
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~0.75 miles from Chocolate Museum
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Crowne Plaza Cologne City Centre in Cologne
Habsburgerring 9 13, Cologne, 50674 Germany (DEU) (Downtown-City Center)
Attentive guest service is our priority at Crowne Plaza, in line with the comfort of a luxury-class hotel. The individual service provided by our motivated staff is to be emphasized especially. The Hotel is IIP certified. Swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre ensure that you can unwind and relax. 301 hotel rooms on ten floors are at your disposal, including modern and comfortably furnished suites. A varied menu is on offer both in the new restaurant 'Sand's'and our spacious Lobbybar.
For events and festivities for up to 400 guests, there are six conference rooms and a ballroom to accommodate your needs. In the underground car park below the hotel 405 parking spaces are available.
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~1.13 miles from Chocolate Museum
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Holiday Inn Cologne Am Stadtwald in Cologne
Duerener Strasse 287, Cologne, 50935 Germany (DEU)
The first class hotel HOLIDAY INN Cologne - Am Stadtwald welcomes its guests in the "green" center of Cologne / Germany next to the city forest. Whether you come to an exhibition, to a conference, for a business-trip or for a well-deserved short trip, we offer the best service at adequate rates to our guests.
All 148 guest-rooms convince with modern and elegant furniture. Our standard rooms are equipped with air conditioning, direct dial telephones, wireless LAN, trouser press, radio, mini-bar, hairdryer and colour TV with cable station reception and pay TV. Non-smokers' rooms are available on request.Ensuring that every detail is attended to, the hotel provides 110 parking spaces, some of which are in the hotel's own underground car park.
The quality of the location is decisive for the success of a meeting, a seminar or a company presentation. Overall space of 911 m² and two floors make the HOLIDAY INN Cologne- Am Stadtwald the ideal place for business events and exhibitions.
All 7 banquet rooms have air- conditioning, soundproofing as well as modern presentation equipment and daylight.
Our well-appointed inter-connecting conference rooms, 72-430 m², that can accommodated up to 600 delegates are ideal venues for organising any kind of events such as corporate meetings, seminars and social gatherings. Our professional, efficient and friendly team will ensure your event is a complete success.
The restaurant “Im Stadtwald” offers a variety of classical German dis
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~2.67 miles from Chocolate Museum
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Hotel Muelheimer Hof in Cologne
Deutz Muelheimer Strasse 205, Cologne, 51063 Germany (DEU) (Suburban)
The muelheimer hof is located in the muelheim quarter of cologne, situated convenient to the cologne fair+exibition ground, 3 minutes by car and 10 minutes by public transport.
to the city center/downtown about 10 minutes by car and 20 minutes by public transport. small family operated hotel with a nice bar and a bistro.
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~2.86 miles from Chocolate Museum
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Holiday Inn Cologne Bonn Airport in Cologne
Waldstrasse 255, Cologne, 51147 Germany (DEU) (Airport)
Our 4- star Holiday Inn Cologne-Bonn Airport Businesshotel is located direct on the Cologne Bonn Airport with excellent connections via motorway A 59 to the City Centres of Cologne and Bonn, via motorway A4 to the Netherlands and Belgium, via motorway A3 to Frankfurt as well as to the exhibition center of Cologne and Dusseldorf. The Cologne Bonn Airport is linked to the German Highspeed Railway Network. The hotel Shuttle Bus connects the airport with the hotel free of charge and is running 24 hours. The trade fair / exhibition area can be reached easily by shuttle to the airport and regional train S13 (driving time about 12 minutes) to trade fair station Köln-Deutz.
The Holiday Inn Cologne-Bonn Airport offers you 177 comfortably furnished single- and double/twin rooms with bath/WC, air condition, modem connection,
Lan Internet Access and soundproofed windows.
11 fully equipped conference rooms are at your disposal for conferences, events and meetings of all kinds. In our restaurant "Vivaldi" we serve you international delicacies while in our bar "Münchhausen" you can enjoy drinks and snacks in a pleasant atmosphere. Whether you are a business traveller, the participant at an event or simply a tourist to the city - we have a suitable offer for everyone.
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~7.30 miles from Chocolate Museum
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Swissôtel Düsseldorf / Neuss in Neuss
Rheinallee 1, Neuss, 41460 Germany (DEU) (Suburban)
LOCATION
A warm welcome to the completely redesigned Swissôtel Düsseldorf / Neuss. The exceptional panorama of the river Rhine and the proximity to Düsseldorf’s city centre (10 minutes), to the airport and exhibition ground (each approx. 20 minutes by car) are good reasons for a successful stay at one of the most important waterways in the heart of Europe.
Take advantage of the excellent short and long-distance transport network situated very close to the hotel with connections to Cologne and the entire Rhine-Ruhr region.
Düsseldorf is always worth a visit! Come and experience this vibrant, modern and exciting city with the “Königsallee”, the world famous elegant shopping street, the Old Town with its wonderful side streets and pubs serving the local beverage Altbier, many theatres and art exhibitions and of course the Rhine promenade.
GUEST ROOMS
You will feel at home in our 246 guest rooms and suites, which were renovated in 2008. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flatscreen TV, mini bar and safe. To assist you in your successful business deals there is also a large desk, direct dial telephone with answer machine function and WLAN (for a fee). Enjoy the fresh Rhine air in the morning! All of the windows in our rooms can be opened regardless of the air conditioning.
The following categories are available:
Classic rooms, Premier and Premier “Rhine View” rooms, Junior Suites, Executive and Presidential Suite (186 non-smoking and 60 smoking rooms).
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~21.27 miles from Chocolate Museum
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Renaissance Duesseldorf Hotel in Duesseldorf
Noerdlicher Zubringer 6, Duesseldorf, 40470 Germany (DEU)
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~23.24 miles from Chocolate Museum
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Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern in Düsseldorf
Fritz Vomfelde St. 38, Düsseldorf, DE 40547 Germany (DEU) (Downtown-City Center)
Our hotel has welcomed conference and business travellers since 1999. Its fitness & wellness facilities and international cuisine will leave nothing to be desired.
160 rooms and suites are available to enjoy our symbiosis of extravagant modernity and good traditional quality. All rooms have bath/shower, air conditioning, minibar, two seperate phone lines, W-LAN, cable/pay TV and are places where you can unwind and relax.
Our Banquet Team are true professionals who will take care of our event. Competent and frindly, we will set up conferences, banquets and seminars for 5 to 190 persons. Five meeting rooms are available, with daylight, air conditioning, sound insulation and state-of-the-art technology.
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~23.47 miles from Chocolate Museum
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Novotel Düsseldorf City West in Dusseldorf
Niederkasseler Lohweg 179, Dusseldorf, 40547 Germany (DEU) (Convention Center)
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~23.53 miles from Chocolate Museum
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Hilton Düsseldorf in Duesseldorf
Georg Glock Strasse 20, Duesseldorf, 47906 Germany (DEU) (Downtown-City Center)
Whether you are planning a meeting, a visit at the tradeshow or a shopping spree in the city of fashion – the Hilton Dusseldorf is the perfect setting for both business and relaxation. The Hilton Dusseldorf is located between Kennedydamm and the river Rhine, right in the imme diate vicinity of the
tradeshow fairgrounds, the “Old Town” and the downtown area.
Our 375 renovated guest rooms and suites on 12 floors offer you all the comfort you desire: individually controllable air conditioning, telephone with voice mail, radio, satellite television, wireless internet access (WiFi), minibar and iron, as well as 24-hour room plus laundry service. We can naturally also offer
you non-smoking rooms.
If individuality is wanted:
our Executive Floor offers separate check-in and check-out facilities,and also an own lounge. Over and above, of course, free breakfast, snacks and drinks, international newspapers, as well as personalized service.
The Hilton is one of the largest congress hotels in town. You benefit from our Hilton Meetings Quality Guarantee, the professional meetings standard. With a total of 21 conference and meeting rooms it offers the right setting for every event up to 1,500 people.
Good to know:
The Hilton Dusseldorf provides parking space for 330 cars.
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~23.57 miles from Chocolate Museum
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Hilton Düsseldorf in Duesseldorf
Georg Glock Strasse 20, Duesseldorf, 40474 Germany (DEU)
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~25.03 miles from Chocolate Museum
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