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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Cologne Cathedral

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Front of property
Suite (Excelsior) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Interior detail
Suite (Cathedral View) | Balcony view
Bar (on property)
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
  • Parking available
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Children stay free
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
The price is $309
includes taxes & fees
$275 per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room (Grand)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Excelsior) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Cathedral View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Cathedral View)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (Grand)

Superior Room (Grand) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room (Grand)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Interior

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

Spa
Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1045)
The price is $189
includes taxes & fees
$168 per night
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Musical Dome - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chocolate Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 59 min drive
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Cologne Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 4 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 7 min walk
  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 12 min walk
  • Neumarkt U-Bahn - 14 min walk
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Reichard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - Kaffee, Bagels, Frühstück - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Funkhaus / Cafe - Bar - Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of 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 7 minutes and Heumarkt U-Bahn is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 134 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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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
  • 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
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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

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

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 security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Ernst Excelsior
Ernst Hotel
Excelsior Ernst
Excelsior Ernst Cologne
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Hotel Ernst
Hotel Ernst Excelsior
Hotel Excelsior Ernst
Excelsior Hotel Cologne
Excelsior Hotel Ernst Leading Hotels World Cologne
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Excelsior Ernst Leading Hotels World Cologne
Excelsior Ernst Leading Hotels World
Excelsior Ernst am Dom Cologne
Excelsior Ernst am Dom
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Excelsior Ernst Am Dom Cologne
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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom Cologne
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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 during the warmer months with activities nearby such as 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 Old Town Cologne, a short 7-minute walk from Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn and 4 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5 star service in a great location
Thankful to Excelsior for giving us an upgrade to a suite and late check out.Highly recommend this hotel for its proximity to cathedral and shopping district plus impeccable service from staff
Li Hua, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Visiting from San Juan
Wonderful hotel. Spacious rooms with great attention to detail. Great bar, one of the best breakfast buffets I have ever had. Service was fantastic.
Francisco, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A top choice just by the cathedral.
Old school in the very best way. Charming service, unbeatable location and comfortable rooms. Breakfast was also excellent.
Restaurant Hanse Stube
The nearby Hauptbahnhof
Dom
christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sheri, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay here: it’s in a superb location right by the cathedral and railway station. The staff are all so warm and friendly and offer superb service.
Pauline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Victoria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

joshua, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Service at the restaurants was a bit slow
jerzy, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It is true that the hotel is a calm oasis in this busy area, with easy access to the cathedral and all the major museums.
Mark Richard, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I liked it. Why can’t you just be happy with my rating.
Allyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

MELANIE, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, great location, and friendly staff. My kids loved the hot chocolate being delivered to the room each night. A very nice touch.
Lisa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Riccardo, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful!
The hotel is very beautiful and the location is absolutely the best! You go out and see the Koln Cathedral. Staff very friendly, courteous and helpful. The only thing that bothered us was that the mattress was way too hard, and the pillows not fluffy at all… which made for an uncomfortable night’s sleep. Aside from that, wonderful
Claudia, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellence
Service and quality of Excelsior is excellent, we really enjoyed our 2 short days these despite the bad weather and Hanse Stube was fully booked. Next time.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Haoyu, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Just next to the Railway station very convenient for shopping.
Robert, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sorin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It is close to the train station and the busy Cathedral Cologne and there can be some sense of a lot of people - but once you step inside it's a fabulous retreat. Great service, we had a beautiful room. The breakfast is very expensive and just "okay" so go across the street to the Cafe Richard. Close to the "historical sections" and close to the water. Would stay here again for sure.
Jule, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Smoking smell whenever using bathroom. Noise due to the unit undergoing a construction on the hallway. Shower drain does not drain properly, really really slow: while taking a shower, water stands up to ankle bone.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I would like to come back this hotel again
Takeo, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 2-night trip
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