The Qvest

In close proximity to the Romanesque basilica of St Gereon is The Qvest, housed in a former city archive centre. As you walk through the twilit streets and glimpse the hotel’s illuminations for the first time, you feel transported to another age. And the impression lingers once you’re through the front door. The Qvest’s design team have cleverly combined the building’s historic architecture with modern design. If you like Bauhaus and mid-century furniture, you’ll love this place. The rooms feature designer furniture by Vitra and Gubi alongside art and personal items placed there by interior designer Michael Kaune, the lead designer on this project. The Qvest is gorgeous and I love it – alas, great design doesn’t come cheap.