QVEST Hideaway features a curated collection of furniture, contemporary art, and photography, thanks to the owner of QVEST magazine, Michael Kaune, whose love of modern design manifests itself not just in the pages of this niche art-photography-design-culture publication but also in his photography.
With large parts of the hotel decorated with Kaune’s personal collection, the spaces form a veritable design museum, complete with the gallery/shop where guests can pick a souvenir from a carefully curated furniture and design selection. And in lieu of television sets, QVEST offers a small library of art, design, and fashion literature in every room.
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The hotel’s 1897 heritage-listed building, formerly the historic archive of Cologne, has undergone two years of extensive renovation.
With much of the Neo-Gothic architectural frame left intact, each of the 34 rooms and suites are cut differently and befittingly furnished with individual character. Some of the suites feature six-meter high cross vaults, while the Salon Suite boasts a hand-painted medieval wooden ceiling from 1390.
Taking advantage of the space and scale of the historic building, today the Qvest Hideaway is still an archive—of modern design.
The hotel’s interiors are filled with design classics by the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Corbusier, and Mies van der Rohe. The bathrooms are furnished with Parisian Metro tiles with quirky details, such as the “Grasshopper” floor lamp by Greta Grossman. In the lobby, a striking vintage brass and Belgian bluestone front desk greets guests.
The Qvest’s interiors are a masterclass in balance — cool stone, soft textiles, and lighting that feels cinematic. It’s minimalism without austerity; style that never sacrifices comfort.
The Qvest sits in the heart of Cologne’s creative quarter, just steps from boutiques, galleries, and the vibrant Agnesviertel district — an elegant neighborhood of art spaces, wine bars, and local bakeries. Outside, the city hums with energy; inside, calm design and soft light bring instant stillness. From here, it’s an easy stroll to the Cologne Cathedral, the Rhine embankment, and the Museum Ludwig, yet after a day of exploring, returning to the serenity of the hotel feels like a quiet exhale.
The Qvest it’s more than a hotel — it’s a sanctuary for those who love architecture, art, and stories told in stone and glass. The Qvest feels both historic and current, like a private dialogue between past and present.
Ready to experience Cologne’s most beautiful hideaway? Book your stay at The Qvest Hideaway and discover where design, history, and quiet elegance meet.
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Author: Travel+Style. Last updated: 28/10/2025
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