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Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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Superior Room (Grand)

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Hotel Description

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 ratings based on 24 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Everyone (11) Business (3) Couples (5) Family (4) Friends (1)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 13 Jun 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

7 Jul 2023 by Kimiko Mücke - Training & Quality Manager

Dear Lynne,thank you very much for your great feedback!We are delighted to see that we managed to exceed your expectations.It would be a pleasure for us to welcoming you back soon!With warm regardsKimiko MückeTraining & Quality Manager

4 out of 5
Everything was excellent. We have stayed at the Excelsior for the last 4 years and we love it. However, this year we were a little disappointed with the room as it was smaller than previous years and did not have a bath. We have written this on the feed back form at the hotel.

Posted by on 13 Jun 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Jun 2019 by Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Dear guest Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback here with us. We appreciate your lovely comment and are very delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us that much. However we deeply regret that we did not reach your expectations regarding the room setting this time. Our reservation team will be pleased to advise you on your next booking and find the perfect room for you. On behalf of the entire team at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst, we enjoyed having you with us and we look forward to welcoming you back on many more occasions. Kind regards Henning Matthiesen Managing Director

5 out of 5
Fantastic location, amazing views of the Cathedral!

Posted by on 24 Feb 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Feb 2019 by Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Dear guest thank you very much for being our guest and for sharing your feedback with us. It is our daily goal to create truly memorable and extraordinary experiences for our guests. We are very happy about your positive evaluation and we will share your compliments with the entire team. We enjoyed having you with us and we look forward to welcoming you back on many more occasions. Kind regards Henning Matthiesen Managing Director

3 out of 5
Staff are very friendly and polite I was very pleased with this. I wouldn't class this as one of the best 5 star hotels I have been too. As soon as I entered the bathroom a small piece from under the sink fell off. The door lock was stiff I then had to call for assistance for me to enter the room. The room (radiator) was exceptionally hot at night so I was unable to have two nights sleep. Personally not worth its money. You do have a view of the cathedral which makes up for it. I would not revisit personally, Hyatt Regency would be my preferred option.

Posted by on 29 Jan 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

31 Jan 2019 by Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Dear guest, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. First of all, we would like to thank you for your comments about our wonderful staff. It is always a pleasure to read and share such great feedback. Additionally we would like to thank you for taking the time to share your constructive feedback here with us. We are renovating and updating our rooms steadily and will take your comment as a chance to improve our self. Furthermore we regret that we could not reach all your expectations and sincerely hope you accept our apologies for the inconveniences caused. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back and to regain your trust in our hotel. Kind regards, Henning Matthiesen Managing Director

5 out of 5

A fabulous hotel

We had a fabulous time staying at The Excelsior Hotel Ernst. The location is perfect, close to the station, underground and city bus tours as well as allowing you to walk Ito the cathedral and shops within a minute. We were there to visit the Christmas markets and again the location was perfect. The hotel staff were friendly and exceptionally helpful. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a suite and the room was outstanding, lots of space, quiet and extremely comfortable, just what we needed after walking around Cologne all day.

Posted by on 13 Dec 2015

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5 out of 5

City break

Great hotel in the middle of the City. Location is perfect next to the train station, Dom and brauhaus. Staff are attentive and friendly. The only issue I would raise is the price of breakfast. However there are plenty of coffee shops nearby which are good value.

Posted by on 10 Nov 2015

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5 out of 5

City Break

Fabulous hotel right next to the Dom. Staff were very welcoming and could not do enough for you. We stayed room only and the hotel breakfast was a bit pricey. However you can grab a coffee and pastry at plenty of places nearby. This gives you more to spend in the local brauhaus!

Posted by on 3 Nov 2015

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5 out of 5

Fabulous Hotel. Highly recommended

The reception staff could not have been more helpful throughout and service is impeccable: they arranged an extra bed for my daughter, choice of pillows types and bolsters, daily turn-down service, free (and replaced daily) mini-bar, free wifi and even a choice of newspapers in the morning. We had a room facing the internal courtyard and even had a view of the Dom spires. It was a wonderful 3 night stay exploring the Augustus Palace, Claudius Therme, Zoo and Chocolate museum. Everyone was extremely friendly and kind from the reception to bellhops and room clean-up staff. It more than made up for the somewhat inclement weather over the weekend.

Posted by on 9 Apr 2015

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5 out of 5

Perfect location

This was our 2nd stay and will not be our last. Perfect location for Christmas Markets, shopping or touring. Staff are always firendly and could do enough for us.

Posted by on 6 Dec 2014

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5 out of 5

Excelsior Hotel Ernst

The hotel was fantastic, very friendly staff who couldn't do enough to help you.

Posted by on 30 Nov 2010

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About the Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

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

Property Features

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.

  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 4499 sq ft of conference space
  • 418 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1863
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) (0.2 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Metro station: Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn (0.6 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free train station pick-up; airport shuttle
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers 134 accommodations with tablet computers and free minibar items. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, 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.

  • Sitting area
  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • Tablet
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

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.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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.

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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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 security system and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Security system
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free

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)

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

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You should know

  • 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.

Awards & 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.

  • Green Globe

National Rating

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

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