Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Cologne Cathedral

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Mon, Mar 16
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Experience the charm of Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom, a luxury eco-certified hotel near Cologne Cathedral. Take in breathtaking views from the terrace or indulge in some retail therapy with shopping on site. Unwind at the sauna, steam room, or gym while enjoying Michelin star-rated dining and free WiFi.
VIP Access
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
$317 nightly
$356 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Luxury in historic center
Marvel at curated decor and elegant design in this luxury hotel. Historical charm meets modern elegance in the heart of the city center.
Culinary dream spot
The 2 restaurants include a Michelin star venue and one with Asian cuisine. A bar and in-room champagne service complement private dining options.
Luxurious sleep retreat
Curated rooms feature hypo-allergenic bedding and a pillow menu for perfect slumber. Blackout drapes ensure deep rest. Free minibars await.

Room options

Junior Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Executive Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Executive Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Executive Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Executive Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room (Grand) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deluxe Room (Grand) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deluxe Room (Grand) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room (Grand)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Suite (Cathedral View) | Balcony view
Suite (Cathedral View) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite (Cathedral View) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite (Cathedral View) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Cathedral View)

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Superior Room (Grand) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Superior Room (Grand) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Superior Room (Grand) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room (Grand)

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Classic Single Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

Excellent

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Classic Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Suite (Excelsior) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Suite (Excelsior) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite (Excelsior) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite (Excelsior) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Excelsior)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz, Cologne, NW, 50667

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum Ludwig - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Musical Dome - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hay Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 23 min drive
  • Düsseldorf (MGL-Düsseldorf - Mönchengladbach) - 38 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 55 min drive
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 3 min walk
  • Cologne Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 12 min walk
  • Neumarkt U-Bahn - 14 min walk
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Reichard - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a sauna, a steam room, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 5 minutes and Heumarkt U-Bahn is 12 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 133 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Supervised childcare*

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 29 per day)
    • Onsite valet parking (EUR 29 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free train station pick-up*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (4499 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1863
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 43
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 47
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Magnifying mirror

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Tablet computer
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Free stocked minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Hanse Stube - Onsite restaurant. A children's menu is available.
Taku - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. 1-star Michelin rating. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 52 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 65.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 120.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 29 per day
  • Valet parking costs EUR 29 per day with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

Also known as

Ernst Excelsior
Ernst Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 29 per day. Valet parking costs EUR 29 per day.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 65.00 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a sauna and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Asian cuisine.

What's the area around Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom like?

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is in Innenstadt, a short 5-minute walk from Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn and 4 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.

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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom Reviews

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Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

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  • Breakfast was excellent with a wide variety of options, including freshly prepared food and a vegan buffet. (9 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room. Great staff. Amazing breakfast!
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible location … an amazing hotel with phenomenal service!!!
Arthur, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel with very good location
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room and breakfast is great, so is the service overall
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John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The beds are super comfortable. Excellent location.
Manuel, 1-night trip

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Claudia, 1-night trip

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Megan, 1-night trip

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Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room spotless and the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. The staff can't do enough for you. My 5th stay at this hotel and it never disappoints.
Jayne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is pure luxury. The location is excellent just across from the cathedral. It is a beautiful building. The lobby is quiet elegance. The staff are professional and friendly. The food at the breakfast buffet is very good. The bed is very comfortable. I had a junior suite with window/doors opening toward the Dom. No bathtub.
gena, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was the perfect distance to the legendary Cologne Cathedral
Heidi, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel great position
Joanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very attentive staff
Phillip, 1-night trip

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All staff were superb. Welcoming, efficient and nothing too much trouble.
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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netanel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with EXCELLENT service. Very clean rooms and the beds are so incredibly comfy!
Kelly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top!!
Stefan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is in the best location and its staff was top notch! The restaurants and bar were fantastic! We loved every second of our stay!
Janet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very old building but keeped on best conditions. Hotel is very clean and staff very helpfull. Location is the best posible as is right in city centre.
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8/10 Very good

Nice stay. The hotel is very well located
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Beautiful historic hotel in an ideal location.
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