Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Domplatz / Trankgasse 1-5, Altstadt-Nord, 50667 Cologne, Germany – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 697 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Extremely comfortable beds, spacious rooms with beautiful high ceilings, extremely attentive staff, superb gym and sauna, stunning facilities, and right next to my favorite cathedral. They put up the Christmas decorations while I was there, and just became 100x more charming.
United States of Americalocation right across the cathedral, shopping street and the bridge. easy access
Malaysiawe loved the location and we loved the bar on the first floor - the bartender is incredibly talented
United States of Americait was a beautiful older hotel, LITERALLY across the street from the Cologne Cathedral.
United States of Americaexcellent location , great bed / bedding , elegant hotel.
United States of Americathe location the staff the service were all excellent
KuwaitWE loved EVERYTHING about this hotel. GREAT location - All of the front desk staff were so friendly and helpful with places and maps on where to go. Our room was fabulous. The mixologist in the lounge was awesome, great signature drinks. And the desserts were AMAZING. Super clean rooms and hotel. WE can NOT wait to go back.
United States of AmericaThe perfect location - minutes from both the train station and the cathedral
United States of AmericaThe staff were exceptional. Great hotel. perfect location
United States of AmericaPerfectly located by the train and sightseeing places of interest and city life. Beautiful inside and out. Courteous and helpful staff. Roomy and very comfy accommodations. Details. Slippers. Robes. Bottled water. Piano music in the lounge area in the afternoon. We were able to check in several hours early and leave our luggage for several hours after checkout while we continued enjoying Cologne. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area.
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Stay in the heart of Cologne – Excellent location – show map
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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Cologne, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Margaret
United States of America“Extremely comfortable beds, spacious rooms with beautiful high ceilings, extremely attentive staff, superb gym and sauna, stunning facilities, and right next to my favorite cathedral. They put up the Christmas decorations while I was there, and...”- Mun
Malaysia“location right across the cathedral, shopping street and the bridge. easy access” - JillUnited States of America“we loved the location and we loved the bar on the first floor - the bartender is incredibly talented”
AmyUnited States of America“it was a beautiful older hotel, LITERALLY across the street from the Cologne Cathedral.”
ChristopherUnited States of America“excellent location , great bed / bedding , elegant hotel.”
Ibrahim
Kuwait“the location the staff the service were all excellent”
TanaUnited States of America“WE loved EVERYTHING about this hotel. GREAT location - All of the front desk staff were so friendly and helpful with places and maps on where to go. Our room was fabulous. The mixologist in the lounge was awesome, great signature drinks. And the...”
GretaUnited States of America“The perfect location - minutes from both the train station and the cathedral”
BarryUnited States of America“The staff were exceptional. Great hotel. perfect location”
PamelaUnited States of America“Perfectly located by the train and sightseeing places of interest and city life. Beautiful inside and out. Courteous and helpful staff. Roomy and very comfy accommodations. Details. Slippers. Robes. Bottled water. Piano music in the lounge area...”
- CAN YOU GUARANTEE TWO BEDS?Dear sir or Madame, thank you for your message. We can offer you Twin beds.Answered on March 22, 2021
- Do you have parking on siteDear Sir or Madame, Thank you for your question. We do have a 24h parking service and are happy to help you park your car and assist with luggage. ..Answered on September 22, 2021
- All your rooms have double beds but I would like 2 beds in the room can you offer this for the dates requiredDear Sir or Madame, We can offer you twin beds. Please send us your name and the arrival date so that we can take a note in your booking and add the p..Answered on October 3, 2022
- What rooms have a view of city or cathedral ? We are coming to visit April 29th thru May 2 or 3rd. What rooms do you recommend? Thank you TanaDear Tana, thank you very much for your kind request. Please be informed, that our Suites with cathedral view, and our Excelsior Suites have a guaran..Answered on November 15, 2021
- Hello! Do you offer babysitting services? Thank you!Dear Sir or Madame, thank you for your message and your request. We do not offer a babysitter service but we can sent your request to our local partne..Answered on September 14, 2022
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Hanse Stube
Food: French, Mediterranean, European
taku
Food: Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, Asian
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above are considered 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
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 supplements may apply.
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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
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Guests staying at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Asian
- American
- Buffet
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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom has 2 restaurants:
- taku
- Hanse Stube
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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
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom by:
- Train 15min
- Taxi 20min
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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is 650 feet from the center of Cologne.
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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.
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Room options at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom include:
- Suite
- Double
- Single
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Check-in at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.
