Name: Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Address: Domplatz / Trankgasse 1-5, Altstadt-Nord, 50667 Cologne, Germany, Domplatz / Trankgasse 1-5, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50667, Germany
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £222 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Domplatz / Trankgasse 1-5, Altstadt-Nord, 50667 Cologne, Germany – Excellent location - show map – Railway access

This luxury 5-star hotel is located directly opposite Cologne Cathedral and a 2-minute walk from Cologne Main Station. It offers award-winning cuisine and elegant rooms with a free minibar. The Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom has been family-run since 1863. The spacious rooms and suites all feature air conditioning, international satellite TV and a marble-style bathroom. Free WiFi is available for all mobile devices. Exotic Asian dishes are available in the stylish taku restaurant, which has a Michelin star, and innovative French cuisine is served in the Hanse Stube restaurant. The Piano Bar features tea/coffee specialities, homemade pastries, cocktails, a cigar lounge and live piano music. The Excelsior Cologne offers free use of the gym and 2 saunas from 07:00 until 22:00 daily. Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Cologne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type

Number of guests

Junior Suite

1 large double bed

Suite

1 large double bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

1 extra-large double bed

Executive Suite

1 single bed

and

1 extra-large double bed

Grand Deluxe Double or Twin Room

1 extra-large double bed

2 single beds

Suite with Cathedral View

1 large double bed

Excelsior Suite

1 extra-large double bed

Grand Superior Double Room

1 extra-large double bed

Classic Single Room

1 single bed

Classic Double or Twin Room

1 double bed

Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.4

Facilities

8.9

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.4

Value for money

8.2

Location

9.7

Free WiFi

8.5

High score for Cologne

Guests who stayed here loved

Debra
United Kingdom
“The view from my room was wonderful. The room was very comfortable. Nice attention to detail - ie little extras (umbrella, shoehorn, complimentary mini bar and newspaper).”
N
Natalie
United Kingdom
“The hotel and staff were phenomenal. Made us feel right at home as soon as we arrived. They were so efficient making sure we were catered for no matter our needs. They also made our 3 year old feel so welcomed and the nightly hot chocolate/hot...”
Georgii
Australia
“Everything was great Free minibar, great location, bath, stuff service and sauna+hamam”
Simon
Hong Kong
“Great location next to railway station and DOM. Staff is friendly and helpful. Will visit again when in Cologne.”
Kimberley
Australia
“The staff were incredible, making our family stay so great. Location was 10/10, little details were perfect. Evening hot chocolate for my daughter was a highlight for her.”
Randy
Netherlands
“Warm and welcoming reception and impeccable service from start to finish. Great hotel located next to the Cologne Cathedral in the city centre. Loved the beautiful spacious room and everything was perfectly in order. Thanks for a great stay,”
Eyjólfsdóttir
Iceland
“Excellent stay, we loved the staff and room. The bar was very cool and we enjoyed the level of service quite a lot.”
Vaughan
United Kingdom
“Room very good . Breakfast . some waiting for a table if you arrived after 1000 hrs Restaurant > No table available Taku . Very expensive € 472 for two persons and no price list was offered”
Samantha
United Kingdom
“Brilliant location. The shared communal areas were exquisite and plenty of seating. Pretty decoration. Room was large and comfy. Breakfast in the morning had a good selection and very tasty.”
Stacey
Ireland
“Beautiful Room, Excellent staff. Lovely old world feel with modern touches. Always enjoy my stay here.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

Hanse Stube
- Cuisine
  French • Mediterranean • European
- Ambiance
  Traditional
taku
- Cuisine
  Chinese • Indonesian • Japanese • Korean • Malaysian • Thai • Vietnamese • Asian
- Ambiance
  Modern

Facilities of Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

House rules
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Cot upon request

Free

12+ years

Extra bed upon request

€ 80 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that an 01 January, a New Year's Day brunch will be available instead of breakfast.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
Room options at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom include:
- Suite
- Double
- Single
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is 200 yards from the centre of Cologne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The prices at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom has 2 restaurants:
- taku
- Hanse Stube
Guests staying at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Cycling
- Movie nights
- Temporary art galleries
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Bike tours
- Cooking class
- Personal trainer
- Steam room
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Pub crawls
- Fitness
- Tour or class about local culture
- Live music/performance
- Fitness/spa locker rooms