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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5.0 star property
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Classic hotel exterior with a symmetrical facade and central entrance.
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Stunning staircase with a classic design, featuring a series of steps and ornate chandelier.
Relax and unwind in our classic bar area, featuring a variety of seating options and a wide selection of beverages.
Relax in a stylish room with a plush seating area, fireplace, and large window offering a view of a historic building.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Room service

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Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz, Cologne, NW, 50667
  • Cologne Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Musical Dome
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Classic Single Room

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

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

Deluxe Room (Grand)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (Excelsior)

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 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)
  • 32.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre
2 restaurants, a fitness centre 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. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has 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 hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cologne Cathedral. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free train pick-up service, plus 2 restaurants. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include supervised childcare, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Steps from Cologne Cathedral and 6 minutes on foot from Musical Dome
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre, 6 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4499 square feet (418 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cologne hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Hanse Stube – On-site restaurant. A children's menu is available.
Taku – This restaurant specialises 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • 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
  • 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 centre

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.
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (120 centimetre 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
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: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 80 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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 80 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers transfers from the train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 812 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr.AHMET, ANKARA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very convenient and well kept and managed very professionally...All the Staff that I was encountered during my stay ( two separate days in one week) was very pleasant especially Ms Dilara Ekinci that I was greeted and checked out..she had a very helpful positive attitude. I will definitely will come back and recommended..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel great position
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Just average.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr.AHMET, ANKARA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is conveniently located and staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Scottsdale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff made our stay more pleasurable and the front desk staff was pleasant. Concierge information consistency was mediocre. Parking was difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

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

Excellent location and great service

Beautiful hotel in excellent location with friendly helpful staff. Very good breakfast in opulent dining area. Large comfortable bed in spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is First Class “plus”. Service & all staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Travelled with partner
Absolute first class service. Nothing is too much trouble, staff are truly professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, large rooms, great staff! Location was amazing. It is a very short walk from the train station, and is steps from the Cathedral. We went to Cologne to visit their fantastic Christmas markets and were not disappointed. The two best ones were in walking distance and we had a wonderful time, going back to our room several times during the day because it was so convenient. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an excellent hotel in all respects.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Staying here was a pleasure. Beautiful surroundings, kind people, comfortable bedding and convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mai Mai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star excellence! Service was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

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

Return stay

Return stay at this beautiful hotel. Right across from the cathedral and Christmas market. A nice note and snacks were left in the room. The room is a little pricey but worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

GINA

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t know if I received the VIP access or room upgrade. Regardless, the room and guest service were exceptional and if we come back we would return to the Excelsior.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was so convenient. Location cannot be beaten. Staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024