Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Domplatz Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, D-50667, Germany
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Domplatz Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, D-50667, Germany
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 mini-bar. 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 specialties, 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.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Business Center
  • Pets Allowed
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Trouser press
  • Packed lunches
  • Cycling
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Live entertainment
  • Massage services
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Fruits
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Pub crawls
  • Movie nights
  • Bike tours
  • Cooking class
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Free face masks
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • balcony/terrace
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Currency exchange service
  • Daily disinfection
  • Fitness center
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Soundproof rooms available
  • Spa services
  • Spa/sauna
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Allergy-free rooms available
  • Room service available
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Takeout dining services available
  • Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Indoor parking (charges may apply)
  • Shuttle service (charges may apply)
  • Valet parking (charges may apply)
  • Kid-friendly dining
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stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The property is very well located in the center, 1 min walking to the door of the train station, near the cathedral and the major Christmas markets in the area, we enjoyed our stay as wherever we go we find that the hotel is still near us specially with a child. The staff was so helpful, the reception all of them are so nice and friendly, when we checked out the bellboy walked with us with the luggage till the train station platform, And this was beyond our expectation. The cleanness and housekeeping is wonderful. The food ordered to our room was as expected a 5 stars level. We will definitely go back when in cologne
Just it would be better if its value of money is less a bit
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The property is very well located in the center, 1 min walking to the door of the train station, near the cathedral and the major Christmas markets in the area, we enjoyed our stay as wherever we go we find that the hotel is still near us specially with a child. The staff was so helpful, the reception all of them are so nice and friendly, when we checked out the bellboy walked with us with the luggage till the train station platform, And this was beyond our expectation. The cleanness and housekeeping is wonderful. The food ordered to our room was as expected a 5 stars level. We will definitely go back when in cologne
Just it would be better if its value of money is less a bit
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Service was very good. Hotel throughout was very clean.
There was nothing we disliked.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location and cleanliness
The lack of help from bar staff when at the bar or intrest in customers on both occasions but staff elsewhere are brilliant and very helpful and friendly.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Hans Stube dinner restaurant food was exceptional. Staff were unfailingly courteous.
Room- Wi-Fi didn’t work well and hotspot router provided only worked for one day. Air con didn’t work and maintenance had to be called. First floor rooms so noisy. Some staff member hoovered reception at 0420 hrs after a big reception nigh before. Hans Stube restaurant hopelessly understaffed although manager denied it. We saw two other tables get up and help themselves to wine and water. We saw a guest waving hands in the air for attention.It was 30 mins before we were given a menu and 50 minutes to get the wine list ( second time of asking). Requested Financial Times but only received it one day out of two.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Excellent location, very clean and cozy environment. It makes you feel at home.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Excellent location, very clean and cozy environment. It makes you feel at home.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location and enjoyed the traditional luxury
Service was slow in the restaurant
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
One of the best breakfast lineup experienced. Very friendly staffs with professional service mindset. High quality facilities with a very high-end feel.
Shower area is very small and difficult to handle. Requested separate beds but request was not fulfilled.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
One of the best breakfast lineup experienced. Very friendly staffs with professional service mindset. High quality facilities with a very high-end feel.
Shower area is very small and difficult to handle. Requested separate beds but request was not fulfilled.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Very old, worn down rooms
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, hotel atmosphere is great, very clean, and lots more.
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Availability from Mon, Dec 15, 2025 To Thu, Dec 18, 2025 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Spacious, air-conditioned room featuring a small seating area and an elegant bathroom.
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$680.14USD
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$828.48USD
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  • City view
  • Coffee/tea machine
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  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Mini bar
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Grand Deluxe Double or Twin Room
This elegant room includes satellite tv, a mini-bar and an private bathroom with bathrobes.
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$724.10USD
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$872.44USD
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  • Coffee/tea machine
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  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Mini bar
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Suite
Luxury suite with separate living/sleeping areas and a bathroom.
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$1,180.10USD
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  • City view
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Complimentary drinking water
  • Crib(s)
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Mini bar
  • Seating area
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Executive Suite
A suite with a separate living room and bedroom, and a bathroom.
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$1,619.61USD
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  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Complimentary drinking water
  • Crib(s)
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  • Mini bar
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Suite with Cathedral View
The spacious suite features a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and city views. the unit has 1 bed.
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$1,949.24USD
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  • City view
  • Coffee/tea machine
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  • Crib(s)
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Landmark view
  • Mini bar
  • Seating area
  • Sofa bed
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Excelsior Suite
This suite features a mini-bar, tea/coffee maker and seating area. this suite has a cathedral view.
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$5,289.54USD
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  • Coffee/tea machine
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  • Seating area
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Cologne Bonn Airport - 9.64 mi
    • Cologne Central Station - 10.28 mi
    • Dusseldorf Intl Airport - 25.43 mi
    • Moenchengladbach Airport - 27.99 mi
    • Essen Airport - 31.81 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Museum of Applied Art Cologne - 508 f
      • Museum for Applieds Art - 508 f
      • Museum of Applied Art Museum fur Angewandte Kunst - 513 f
      • Gallery of Mirrors - 562 f
      • Der Spiegel Gallery - 562 f
      • Romano-Germanic Museum - 610 f
      • Ludwig Museum - 897 f
      • Museum Ludwig - 897 f
      • Wallraf Richartz Museum - 0.34 mi
      • Wallraf Richartz Museum - 0.34 mi
      • Schnutgen Museum - 0.46 mi
      • Schokoladenmuseum - 0.71 mi
      • Chocolate Museum Imhoff Schokoladenmuseum - 0.73 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Dom/Hbf Underground Station - 560 f
      • Cologne Central Station - 598 f
      • Appellhofplatz Underground Station - 0.28 mi
      • Neumarkt Underground Station - 0.48 mi
      • Hansaring Underground Station - 0.55 mi
      • Ebertplatz Underground Station - 0.65 mi
      • ChristophstraSSe/ Mediapark Underground Station - 0.66 mi
      • Deutzer Freiheit Underground Station - 0.69 mi
      • Friesenplatz Underground Station - 0.71 mi
      • Mauritiuskirche Underground Station - 0.73 mi
      • Messe/Deutz Station - 0.82 mi
      • Rudolfplatz Underground Station - 0.83 mi
      • Bahnhof Deutz/Messe Underground Station - 0.83 mi
      • SeverinstraSSe Underground Station - 0.84 mi
      • Reichenspergerplatz Underground Station - 0.92 mi
      • Zulpicher Platz Underground Station - 0.97 mi
      • Bahnhof Koln West - 1.00 mi

    Other attractions

      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Cologne Cathedral - 205 f
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Philharmonie - 897 f
      • Cologne Opera - 0.32 mi
      Stadiums, Arenas, and Racetracks Show all on map »
      • Musical Dome Cologne - 0.23 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Fair Koln - 0.72 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Stadtgarten - 0.80 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Minoritenkirche - 827 f
      • Fachhochschule Koln - 868 f
      • Cologne Philharmonic - 897 f
      • Kolner Philharmonie - 0.20 mi
      • Cologne Christmas Market - 0.23 mi
      • Gross St Martin - 0.29 mi
      • St Ursula - 0.30 mi
      • Das Delfter Haus - 0.37 mi
      • St Kunibert Basilica - 0.47 mi
      • St Gereon - 0.47 mi
      • St Maria im Kapitol - 0.50 mi
      • Cologne Fairgrounds - 0.72 mi
      • Stadtgarten Cologne - 0.80 mi
      • Rheinauhafen - 0.94 mi

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Domplatz Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, D-50667, Germany