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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5.0 star property

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2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Banquet hall

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Room service
$387
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz, Cologne, NW, 50667
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Musical Dome
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room (Grand)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Cathedral View) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Cathedral View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (Grand) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room (Grand)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Excelsior) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Excelsior)

  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5-star hotel in Old Town Cologne
2 restaurants, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free train station pick-up are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers 133 accommodations with tablet computers and free minibar items. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom features a sauna and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 5-star property offers access to a business center, 6 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event facilities measuring 4499 square feet (418 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (EUR 29 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 29 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 52 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Hanse Stube
  • taku

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,499 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1863
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 120.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 52 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 29 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 29 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 120.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 820 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel. Staff was so friendly and accommodating, wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Lovely hotel and can’t beat the location. Will stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with view of the Cathedral. The staff was always so helpful and friendly. Many thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne Doreen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are extremely helpful and corteous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

valentindan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruihao

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sani

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Dated. Good service. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sallianne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I say. This the best hotel in Cologne. Service, location and staff, all wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with EXCELLENT service. Very clean rooms and the beds are so incredibly comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time - perfect for carnival fun
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025