Pigeon Post Bar & Eatery at Hilton Cologne

The Hilton Cologne lobby, bar and social space were redesigned and re-furbished by THDP. The centerpiece is the new 'Pigeon Post' - a combination of restaurant, bar and lounge and social working area - with an unusual name and funny details as a clear reference to the history of the building. It was a post offce in the early 1950s through to the late 1990s. Later, after a long vacancy, in 2002 it was fnally gutted and converted into the Hilton Hotel.

The Pigeon Post replaces the Lobby Bar and the previous IceBar.
The Interior designers implemented the new concept and included some quirky details, typewriters as artworks, mailboxess in which you can leave books and magazines for other guests - you can even choose and send postcards for free.

A feature central bar with prominent overhead gantry in wood and copper colours, Table tops are in faux marble effects from Dekton and Neolith - expressing the previous functionality of the building and updating the effect to offer a more intimate but contemporary vibe.
Seating options in the bar are either at the bar on new Stellar Works bar stools, and custom made half moon cozy booths fabricated by Hagenauer, providing private dining in a more intimate space.
Dining/lounge sets of 4 and 2 are for more casual occasions.

The interior uses a simple earthy colour palette of blue greens, greys drizzled with mustard, and has a unique balance between industrial, vintage and modern styling. Visually attractive textures and materials were chose as guest touchpoints, visual appeal and durability.