Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom - Cologne

$$$$||View on mapCologne, GermanyDomplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667|
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Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom - Cologne
Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.5
Staff9.4
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples45%
Families23%
Solo14%
Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.5
Staff9.4
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples45%
Families23%
Solo14%
Groups12%

5-star hotel across from Cologne Cathedral with Michelin-starred dining and complimentary minibar

Dining

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst houses the Michelin-starred restaurant Taku, which serves exotic Asian dishes. The Hanse Stube offers innovative French cuisine in a refined setting. For drinks and cigars, the Charles Bar serves cocktails and tea specialties, with a dedicated cigar lounge.

Rooms

Each room at the Excelsior Cologne includes a marble-style bathroom, air conditioning, and a free minibar that is restocked daily. Soundproof windows and a pillow menu allow guests to customize their sleep environment. Some suites offer direct views of the Cologne Cathedral.

Location & Concierge

The hotel is situated directly opposite the Cologne Cathedral, a 2-minute walk from Cologne Main Station. Golden Keys certified concierges provide local expertise and can arrange tours, airport transfers, and restaurant bookings. Valet parking is complimentary, and an airport shuttle service is available for a fee.

Wellness & Fitness

Guests have free use of the gym and two saunas daily from 7:00 to 22:00. The spa area includes a steam room, hammam, and a spa lounge with relaxation areas. Personal training sessions and massage treatments can be booked separately.

Services & Family

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst offers family rooms and babysitting services on request. Business travelers can use the meeting facilities, business centre, and express check-in/check-out. Pet baskets and bowls are provided for guests traveling with pets.

  • Dining: Two on-site restaurants, including a Michelin-starred Asian cuisine venue
  • Rooms: Complimentary minibar and breakfast included in every stay
  • Location: Directly opposite Cologne Cathedral, 2 min from main station
  • Wellness: Free daily access to gym, sauna, steam room and hammam
  • Concierge: Golden Keys certified staff for personalized travel arrangements
  • Family: Babysitting services and dedicated family rooms available
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 54.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of floors:6
Number of rooms:133
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Rooms and availability

Junior King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Grand Superior Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Valet parking

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Steam room

Turkish bath

Spa & wellness center

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Cycling
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

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

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Massage

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom

💵 Lowest room price 301 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 10.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Koln/Bonn, CGN

Location

Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667
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Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667
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Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Church
Cologne Cathedral
100 yd
Square
Domplatte
100 yd
Museums
Ludwig Museum
100 yd
Museums
Museum of Applied Arts Cologne
100 yd
Museums
Roman-Germanic Museum
100 yd
Church
St. Maria Himmelfahrt
100 yd
Bischofsgartenstr. 1
Cologne Philharmonic Hall
100 yd
Broadway Theatre
Haenneschen Theatre
100 yd
Museums
Kolumba
100 yd
Domkloster 4
Dom Treasury
100 yd
Fountains
Fastnachtsbrunnen
100 yd
Fountains
Jan von Werth Fountain
100 yd
Church
St Ursula
100 yd
Restaurant
Gaffel am Dom
100 yd
Restaurant
Cafe Reichard
100 yd
Restaurant
taku
100 yd
Restaurant
Excelsior Hotel Ernst Koeln
100 yd
Restaurant
Peking am Dom
100 yd
Restaurant
Ambiance Am Dom
0 yd
Restaurant
MAREDO Steakhouse
100 yd
Restaurant
Poke Makai
100 yd
Restaurant
Funkhaus Cafe Bar Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Galestro Italia
100 yd
Restaurant
Starbucks
100 yd

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