Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

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 mini-bar. 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 Charles Bar features tea/coffee specialties, homemade pastries, cocktails, and a cigar lounge. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
The Leading Hotels of the World
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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 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Dr
United States United States
“Excellent location, very clean and cozy environment. It makes you feel at home.”
Tanatat
Thailand Thailand
“One of the best breakfast lineup experienced. Very friendly staffs with professional service mindset. High quality facilities with a very high-end feel.”
Kathy
Croatia Croatia
“Amazing location to downtown Cologne and walking distance from the train station”
Louis
United States United States
“Breakfast was fantastic. Fresh and bountiful. The breakfast room was stunning.”
Andrew
United States United States
“The property exudes sophistication and quality. Staff very helpful. Regret didn’t have time to sample The restaurant or bar.”
Albert
United States United States
“The staff know exactly what luxury is, i commend the staff and management for their service. The room was beautifully made, complimentary drinks were nice.”
Jessica
Philippines Philippines
“The location is soo conveniently near the Cologne Cathedral; the room is so elegant, spacious and very clean!! The free mini bar!!”
Galina
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“Must comfortable staying and best location! Super comfortable bed!”
Lydia
United States United States
“The property was located a short distance from the train station which was convenient. The Cathedral was across street from the hotel. Everything was within walking distance. The property was secure and quiet!”
Steven
United States United States
“This property epitomizes the finest in luxury travel. From the exceptional breakfast to the friendly and professional staff, it is one of a kind.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Hanse Stube
  • Cuisine
    French • Mediterranean • European
  • Ambience
    Traditional
taku
  • Cuisine
    Asian • International
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern

Amenities of Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

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

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
Cancellation 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 120 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

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.