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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

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 minibar. 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 specialities, 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Cologne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Recommended for 2 adults

1 × Grand Superior Double Room
Price for:
Max persons: 2
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
Total cost to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$60 (optional)
We have 4 left
US$420 per night
Price US$1,261
3 nights, 2 adults
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Grand Superior Double Room
Recommended for 2 adults
We have 4 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed

The double room provides a minibar and a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

323 feet²
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Interconnected room(s) available
Max persons: 2
US$420 per night
Price US$1,261
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$518 per night
Price US$1,553
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$469 per night
Price US$1,407
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
  • 1 extra-large double bed

Spacious, air-conditioned room featuring a small seating area and an elegant bathroom.

377 feet²
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$464 per night
Price US$1,391
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Total cost to cancel
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Max persons: 2
US$561 per night
Price US$1,682
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$512 per night
Price US$1,536
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Grand Deluxe Double or Twin Room

This elegant room includes satellite TV, a minibar and an en suite bathroom with bathrobes.

431 feet²
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$474 per night
Price US$1,423
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Total cost to cancel
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Max persons: 2
US$572 per night
Price US$1,715
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$523 per night
Price US$1,569
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Junior Suite
We have 2 left
  • 1 large double bed

Junior suite with a combined living and sleeping area.

Private suite
484 feet²
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$593 per night
Price US$1,780
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
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Max persons: 2
US$690 per night
Price US$2,071
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$642 per night
Price US$1,925
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Suite
We have 5 left
  • 1 large double bed

Luxury suite with separate living/sleeping areas and a bathroom.

Private suite
538 feet²
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$907 per night
Price US$2,720
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$858 per night
Price US$2,574
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Executive Suite
We have 3 left
  • 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed

A suite with a separate living room and bedroom, and a bathroom.

Private suite
753 feet²
Bath
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$1,339 per night
Price US$4,016
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$1,290 per night
Price US$3,870
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Suite with Cathedral View
We have 3 left
  • 1 large double bed

The spacious suite features a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.

Private suite
646 feet²
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$1,663 per night
Price US$4,989
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$1,614 per night
Price US$4,843
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Excelsior Suite
We have 3 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed

This suite features a minibar, tea/coffee maker and seating area. This suite has a cathedral view.

Private suite
1076 feet²
Bath
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$4,947 per night
Price US$14,842
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$4,899 per night
Price US$14,697
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Classic Single Room
  • 1 single bed

The single room provides a minibar and a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

172 feet²
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$227 per night
Price US$681
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$276 per night
Price US$827
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Globe Certification
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amer
    Jordan Jordan
    “Location, hotel atmosphere is great, very clean, and lots more.”
  • Georgii
    Australia Australia
    “Everything was great Free minibar, great location, bath, stuff service and sauna+hamam”
  • Simon
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “Great location next to railway station and DOM. Staff is friendly and helpful. Will visit again when in Cologne.”
  • Randy
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Warm and welcoming reception and impeccable service from start to finish. Great hotel located next to the Cologne Cathedral in the city centre. Loved the beautiful spacious room and everything was perfectly in order. Thanks for a great stay,”
  • Eyjólfsdóttir
    Iceland Iceland
    “Excellent stay, we loved the staff and room. The bar was very cool and we enjoyed the level of service quite a lot.”
  • Vaughan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room very good . Breakfast . some waiting for a table if you arrived after 1000 hrs Restaurant > No table available Taku . Very expensive € 472 for two persons and no price list was offered”
  • Stacey
    Ireland Ireland
    “Beautiful Room, Excellent staff. Lovely old world feel with modern touches. Always enjoy my stay here.”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Needs air con. Had to have the window open as it was too warn but too much noise fron the cathedral bells!”
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location and breakfast were excellent. Rooms were slightly old school but very spacious and comfortable.”
  • Melissa
    Australia Australia
    “The hotel was friendly, comfortable & very easy access to everything.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Hanse Stube
    • Cuisine
      French • Mediterranean • European
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
  • taku
    • Cuisine
      Asian • International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern

House rules

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 80 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

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Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.