Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom - Cologne

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Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom - Cologne
Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.5
Staff9.4
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples45%
Families23%
Solo14%
Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.5
Staff9.4
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples45%
Families23%
Solo14%
Groups12%

5-star hotel directly opposite Cologne Cathedral with award-winning dining since 1863

Location & History

Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom has been family-run since 1863. The hotel stands directly across from Cologne Cathedral, a 2-minute walk from Cologne Main Station. Guests receive personalized service from Golden Keys certified concierges.

Rooms & Complimentary Extras

Spacious rooms include a free minibar and complimentary breakfast. The hotel offers allergy-free rooms, soundproof rooms, and family rooms. Pet baskets and pet bowls are available for guests traveling with animals.

Dining

Taku restaurant holds a Michelin star and serves exotic Asian dishes. Hanse Stube offers innovative French cuisine in a refined setting. The Charles Bar serves tea, coffee specialties, homemade pastries, cocktails, and has a cigar lounge.

Wellness & Fitness

The hotel provides free access to a gym and two saunas daily from 07:00 to 22:00. A hammam, steam room, and spa lounge are available for relaxation. Personal trainer sessions and massage services can be arranged.

Family & Business Services

Babysitting and child services are offered for families. The hotel has a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities for corporate guests. Airport shuttle and valet parking are available for convenient travel.

  • Location: Opposite Cologne Cathedral, 2 min from Main Station
  • Dining: Michelin-starred Taku and French Hanse Stube
  • Rooms: Family-run since 1863 with free minibar and breakfast
  • Wellness: Free gym, saunas, hammam, steam room
  • Services: Golden Keys concierge, pet-friendly, airport shuttle
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 54.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of floors:6
Number of rooms:133
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Rooms and availability

Junior King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Grand Superior Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Steam room

Turkish bath

Spa & wellness centre

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Massage

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom

💵 Lowest room price 386 £
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
✈️ Distance to airport 16.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Koln/Bonn, CGN

Location

Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667
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Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667
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Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Church
Cologne Cathedral
410 m
Square
Domplatte
160 m
Museum
Ludwig Museum
350 m
Museum
Museum of Applied Art Cologne
330 m
Museum
Roman-Germanic Museum
390 m
Church
St. Maria Himmelfahrt
140 m
Bischofsgartenstr. 1
Cologne Philharmony
460 m
Theatre
Haenneschen Theatre
460 m
Museum
Kolumba
600 m
Domkloster 4
Dom Treasury
140 m
Fountain
Fastnachtsbrunnen
500 m
Fountain
Jan von Werth Fountain
430 m
Church
St Ursula
570 m
Restaurant
Gaffel am Dom
60 m
Restaurant
Cafe Reichard
110 m
Restaurant
taku
90 m
Restaurant
Excelsior Hotel Ernst Koeln
40 m
Restaurant
Peking am Dom
50 m
Restaurant
Ambiance Am Dom
0 m
Restaurant
MAREDO Steakhouse
190 m
Restaurant
Poke Makai
120 m
Restaurant
Funkhaus Cafe Bar Restaurant
210 m
Restaurant
Galestro Italia
170 m
Restaurant
Starbucks
220 m

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FAQ about Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom

How far is the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom hotel from the city centre?
The opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom hotel is located in the Altstadt-Nord district.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom?
Guests of Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom can visit Cologne Philharmonic Hall (only a short stroll from the accommodation), or Domplatte placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Does this opulent hotel provide an airport shuttle?
Shuttle is one of the services offered by this opulent hotel. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
Is there a parking at the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom hotel?
Yes, the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom hotel offers public parking nearby.
What dining options does the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom offer?
The guests of the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom can enjoy their dinner in Hanse Stube restaurant which serves Belgian meals.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the hotel?
Restaurants near the hotel include Cafe Reichard (a minute's walk from the property) famous for European cuisine as well as Brauhaus Sion (100 meters away) featuring European dishes.
Can I have breakfast at the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom?
Guests of the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
How much does it cost to stay at the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom hotel?
The price for a room in the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom hotel starts at $175.
What payment methods are available in the hotel?
At the hotel, you can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa.
What room types are available at the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom hotel?
Business Suite, Executive King Suite, and Classic Room are among the room types available at the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom?
Most rooms at the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom include a free minibar, a coffeemaker, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Is the staff at the hotel multilingual?
Yes, the staff of the hotel speaks English, German, Spanish, and Italian.
Does the opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom offer facilities for business travellers?
The opulent Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom conveniently features laptop computers and a desk as well as a conference room on-site.
What spa facilities does the hotel offer?
Pampering amenities in the hotel include a Turkish steam bath and a Turkish steam room.
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