This luxury 5-star hotel is located right across from 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 Wi-Fi 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 specialties, homemade pastries, cocktails, a cigar lounge and live piano music. The Excelsior Cologne provides free use of the gym and 2 saunas from 7 am until 10 pm daily. Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the 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

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 117 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the <b>helpful staff</b> and the prime <b>location</b> near the cathedral and train station. The bar and <b>spacious rooms</b> were also appreciated. <b>Breakfast</b> received mixed reviews with some praising it while others found it pricey. <b>Room comfort</b> was noted as good but some felt it needed updates.
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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.5
High score for Cologne
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steven
    United States of America United States of America
    This property epitomizes the finest in luxury travel. From the exceptional breakfast to the friendly and professional staff, it is one of a kind.
  • Christina
    Canada Canada
    Amazing hotel….incredible location and wonderful friendly staff…definitely recommend
  • Kate
    United States of America United States of America
    Everyone was so friendly when we arrived and during are stay. I loves you can have anything from the mini bar. I liked the food that was provided. I loved the honey comb on display. The bed was comfortable. I enjoyed the charm of the hotel...
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing hotel. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Dining facilities outstanding. Rooms very comfortable. Great location.
  • Eran
    Israel Israel
    Location is excellent and the staff were amazing, cant ask for more :-)
  • Renee
    United States of America United States of America
    Oh my goodness! This is the most beautiful hotel in Cologne Germany. It is steps away from cathedral and train station. You will walk back in time into the 1900s. Spend the extra money to stay here! It is worth it. The spa is simple and perfect....
  • Mindyjg
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was perfect and the staff was helpful and kind
  • G
    Georgia
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved my room once it was upgraded. Room 233. I loved that the room was bright and beautiful. I did not like my previous room with the old antiques. Not my thing. Breakfast was wonderful. Great location across from the cathedral and iron bridge.
  • Kathleen
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was wonderful. The staff was so pleasant and helpful. The office manager, Herr Tim Schneider does a great job!
  • Hooper
    United States of America United States of America
    Close to train station and center city. Exceptional service

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 29 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 80 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroEC-CardUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Cycling
    • Movie nights
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class
    • Personal trainer
    • Steam room
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bar crawls
    • Fitness
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/Performance
    • Locker rooms

  • The prices at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is 650 feet from the center of Cologne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom has 2 restaurants:

    • taku
    • Hanse Stube

  • Room options at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Single

  • Guests staying at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Check-in at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.