# Rates & Cancellation Policy — Hotel Esplanade Cologne

Transparent terms and conditions for your stay at Hotel Esplanade Cologne.

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## Breakfast

**Breakfast is included with every booking** — at no extra charge, no exceptions.

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## Cancellation Policy

Terms depend on the rate booked:

### Flexible Rates
- Free cancellation generally **up to 24 hours before arrival**
- Cancellations after this deadline: 1 night will be charged

### Trade Fair Periods
- Different cancellation deadlines apply: **14 or 42 days before arrival**
- The exact deadline is shown at the time of booking

### Saver Rates / Non-Refundable Rates
- **Non-refundable** — no cancellation, no refund
- Lower price in return

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## Cologne City Tourism Tax (Kulturförderabgabe)

Cologne levies a municipal tourism tax on overnight stays:

- **5% of the room rate**
- Charged **in addition to the room price**
- Payable **on site at the hotel** (not at the time of booking)
- Applies to all overnight stays in Cologne (statutory requirement)

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## Children

- Children under **12 years** stay **free of charge** in the parents' room
- Travel cots available on request

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## Check-in / Check-out

- **Check-in:** from 15:00
- **Check-out:** by 12:00
- Early check-in / late check-out: subject to availability — please enquire

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## Direct Booking — Best Rates Guaranteed

When booking directly through our website you benefit from:
- Best available rates (no OTA surcharges)
- No booking fees
- Direct communication with the hotel

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For questions about rates and bookings: info@hotelesplanade.de | +49 (0) 221 / 921 55 70