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 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 Charles Bar features tea/coffee specialities, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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The Leading Hotels of the World
Hotel chain/brand
  • 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

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Globe Certification
Green Globe Certification

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Amer
Jordan Jordan
Location, hotel atmosphere is great, very clean, and lots more.
Aysenur
Netherlands Netherlands
The team is very helpful and the location is great. You can experience the old time glamour inside.
Swinnen
Belgium Belgium
Luxurious stay, very friendly personnel, perfect location
Jan
Sweden Sweden
Room was spatious and pretty, only one luggage stand, the bed was very uncomfortable (too soft and like bathtub), bar was brilliant, and breakfast was cooked to perfection "a la minute".
Mcdevitt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Old style, luxurious and staff service was exceptional
Arben
Albania Albania
Brekfast is perfect and very delicious. All te staff is excellent. Hotel is in center of the city, location is excellent
Dawn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Size and condition of room was excellent Breakfast selection was fabulous However …….
David
Netherlands Netherlands
Great location Exterior of the hotel looks great! Staff is very friendly Breakfast is good
Debra
United Kingdom 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).
Natalie
United Kingdom 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...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Hanse Stube
  • Cuisine
    French • Mediterranean • European
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
taku
  • Cuisine
    Asian • International
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern

Facilities of Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • 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 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
€ 120 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
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.