Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Location. The historic Excelsior Hotel Ernst is located opposite the famous Gothic cathedral in Cologne, Germany. The Rhine Promenade is 500 metres away, and the train station is within 200 metres. Cologne-Bonn Konrad Airport (CGN) is 12 kilometres from the hotel.

Hotel Features. Built in 1863, the elegant Excelsior Hotel Ernst features an imposing stone facade, a spacious pillared lobby and old-world interiors dotted with chandeliers and antique furniture. Staff at the 24- hour front desk can help with trips to Cologne attractions like the Cologne Philharmonic Hall or the famous Hohe Strasse shopping street, both less than 200 metres away.

The hotel features a daily breakfast. The traditional wood-panelled Hanse Stube offers traditional European dishes with a modern twist. Asian cuisine is on the menu at the contemporary low-lit Taku restaurant where design touches include an aquarium. There's a comfortable wood-panelled piano bar, and room service is available 24 hours.

Small groups can be accommodated in the Excelsior Hotel Ernst's conference rooms. There's a well-equipped business centre and wireless Internet access is available.

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst has a bright sunlit fitness room with a pale wood floor and a range of exercise equipment. There's a sauna, steam room and beauty salon.

Guestrooms. The Excelsior Hotel Ernst's 142 air-conditioned guestrooms are individually decorated in a grand traditional style, featuring antique furniture, artworks and rich fabrics. All rooms have separate seating areas, complimentary minibars, Internet access, safes and satellite television.

Expert Tip. Two of Cologne's best-known museums, the Ludwig Museum and the Cologne Town Museum, are within 500 metres of the Excelsior Hotel Ernst.

Official Rating provided by the German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DEHOGA)

DEHOGA assigns an official star rating for hotels in Germany. This Hotel property is rated as 5-stars.