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About the Hotel

Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667

Location

Excelsior Hotel Ernst is situated across from Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This central downtown positioning allows immediate access to Cologne's Old Town and its vibrant attractions. The hotel has been a part of Cologne since 1863, contributing to its historic significance.

Rooms & Suites

The hotel houses 133 rooms and suites that combine traditional charm with contemporary comforts. Each accommodation includes luxurious furnishings and discreetly integrated technology. Standards of room quality reflect the hotel's over 160 years of experience in hospitality.

Dining

Excelsior Hotel Ernst offers a range of dining options, including the Michelin-starred restaurant taku. Guests can also dine on French haute cuisine at Hanse Stube or enjoy afternoon tea in the Wintergarten. The Charles Bar provides a selection of wines, cocktails, and live music in an inviting atmosphere.

Business Services

The hotel presents eight function rooms equipped with the latest conference technology. These spaces cater to meetings, weddings, and presentations of various sizes. The attention to detail and service quality supports sophisticated events.

Concierge Services

The hotel boasts a concierge team from the Golden Keys association, renowned for their expertise in luxury services. This team can address quick requests and larger demands, such as securing tickets to sold-out events. Their local knowledge enhances the guest experience in Cologne.

Highlights

Location: across from Cologne Cathedral

Rooms: 133 rooms with luxurious furnishings

Dining: Michelin-starred restaurant taku

Business: eight function rooms for events

Concierge: Golden Keys services available

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Junior Suite

2 persons

45 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Classic Single Room

2 persons

16 m²

1 Single bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Suite

2 persons

50 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

2 persons

35 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Getting around

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City Centre

Cologne300 m

Airports

Koln/Bonn (CGN) 16.6 km

Dusseldorf (DUS) 47.1 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

EUR 29 per day

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Currency exchange
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Cycling
Sports trainer

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Turkish bath
Steam room
Massage

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667

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Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667

City landmarks

Museum

Cologne Chocolate Museum

1.7 km

Museum

Wallraf-Richartz Museum

710 m

Museum

Farina Fragrance Museum

640 m

Bridge

Hohenzollern Bridge

800 m

Church

Gross St Martin

790 m

Church

St. Maria in der Kupfergasse

620 m

Church

Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Cologne

620 m

Landmark

Overstolzenhaus

880 m

Church

St. Maria Lyskirchen

1.1 km

Church

St. George's Church

1.1 km

Church

Saint Gereon's Basilica

870 m

Public Building

Cologne City Hall

650 m

Museum

Museum of East Asian Art Cologne

2.3 km

Church

Basilica of the Holy Apostles

1.4 km

Zoo

Cologne Zoological Garden

2.4 km

Museum

NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne

620 m

Landmark

Basilica of St. Cunibert

1.2 km

Nearby

Church

Cologne Cathedral

410 m

Square

Domplatte

160 m

Museum

Ludwig Museum

350 m

Museum

Museum of Applied Art Cologne

330 m

Museum

Roman-Germanic Museum

390 m

Church

St. Maria Himmelfahrt

150 m

Museum

Kolumba

600 m

Domkloster 4

Dom Treasury

130 m

Fountain

Fastnachtsbrunnen

490 m

Fountain

Jan von Werth Fountain

420 m

Church

St Ursula

570 m

Museum

Cologne's Municipal Museum

450 m

Boersenplatz 1

Edith Stein

460 m

Restaurants

Gaffel am Dom

60 m

Bahnhofsvorplatz 1

Cafe Reichard

110 m

Unter Fettenhennen 11

Hanse-Stube

30 m

Trankgasse 1

Excelsior Hotel Ernst Koeln

40 m

Trankgasse 1-5

Peking am Dom

50 m

Marzellenstr. 2-8

Ambiance Am Dom

0 m

Trankgasse 1-5

MAREDO Steakhouse

190 m

Dompropst-Ketzer-Str. 1-9

Funkhaus Cafe Bar Restaurant

210 m

Wallrafplatz 5 50667 Köln

Poke Makai

120 m

Marzellenstr. 12a Right At The Roundabout

Galestro Italia

170 m

Bahnhofsvorplatz 1

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EXCELSIOR HOTEL ERNST AM DOM, Cologne – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Location

Rooms & Suites

Dining

Business Services

Concierge Services

Highlights

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Sports & Fitness

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Media

Location

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