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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • 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

Rooms with:

  • City view

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Suite
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  • 1 large double bed

Luxury suite with separate living/sleeping areas and a bathroom.

Private suite
538 feet²
City View
Mini-bar
  • Bath or shower
  • Seating Area
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Interconnected room(s) available
Max persons: 2
US$923 per night
Price US$2,770
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Fabulous breakfast included
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$874 per night
Price US$2,621
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
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  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Executive Suite
We have 2 left
  • 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed

A suite with a separate living room and bedroom, and a bathroom.

Private suite
753 feet²
City View
Mini-bar
Max persons: 2
US$1,363 per night
Price US$4,090
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$1,314 per night
Price US$3,942
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
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Suite with Cathedral View
We have 3 left
  • 1 large double bed

The spacious suite features a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Private suite
646 feet²
Landmark View
City View
Mini-bar
Max persons: 2
US$1,694 per night
Price US$5,081
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$1,644 per night
Price US$4,932
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
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Excelsior Suite
We have 2 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed

This suite features a minibar, tea/coffee maker and seating area. This suite has a cathedral view.

Private suite
1076 feet²
Landmark View
City View
Mini-bar
Max persons: 2
US$5,039 per night
Price US$15,117
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$4,990 per night
Price US$14,969
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
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Classic Single Room
  • 1 single bed

The single room provides a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

172 feet²
City View
Mini-bar
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$318 per night
Price US$954
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Fabulous breakfast US$61
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$368 per night
Price US$1,103
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
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Sustainability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Service was very good. Hotel throughout was very clean.”
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).”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

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

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.

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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.

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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
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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.