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Experience the charm of Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom, a luxury eco-certified hotel near Cologne Cathedral. Take in breathtaking views from the terrace or indulge in some retail therapy with shopping on site. Unwind at the sauna, steam room, or gym while enjoying Michelin star-rated dining and free WiFi.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
The current price is $311
$350 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
This downtown business district hotel offers meeting rooms and a business center. After work, guests can enjoy the sauna, steam room, or in-room massage.
Culinary dream spot
The 2 restaurants include a Michelin star venue and one with Asian cuisine. A bar and in-room champagne service complement private dining options.
Luxurious sleep retreat
Curated rooms feature hypo-allergenic bedding and a pillow menu for perfect slumber. Blackout drapes ensure deep rest. Free minibars await.

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Grand)

Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room (Grand)

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Cathedral View) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Cathedral View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room (Grand)

Superior Room (Grand) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room (Grand)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Excelsior)

Suite (Excelsior) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Excelsior)

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum Ludwig - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Musical Dome - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hohenzollern Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 23 min drive
  • Düsseldorf (MGL-Düsseldorf - Mönchengladbach) - 38 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 55 min drive
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 3 min walk
  • Cologne Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 12 min walk
  • Neumarkt U-Bahn - 14 min walk
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Reichard - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Köln Dom - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena. 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 5 minutes and Heumarkt U-Bahn is 12 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 133 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 29 per day)
    • Onsite valet parking (EUR 29 per day; includes in/out privileges)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free train station pick-up*
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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
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • 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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 43
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 47
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Magnifying mirror

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
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

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
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 120.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 55 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

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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 55 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 with nearby activities like cycling and 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 Innenstadt, a short 5-minute walk from Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn and 4 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.

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Reviews

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Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide variety of options and attentive service. (12 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room. Great staff. Amazing breakfast!
Rachel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel with very good location
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible location … an amazing hotel with phenomenal service!!!
Arthur, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved this hotel stay! Staff was wonderful. They treated our son like a prince! Close to train station, cathedral, shopping, and dining. Will stay here again for sure!
Farah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

room was spotless it was very spacious very comfortable bed the hotel was very close to all tourist hot spots within a few mins walk great food options the staff were excellent polite precise and very helpful
Suddhasil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room and breakfast is great, so is the service overall
Chig Wee, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The beds are super comfortable. Excellent location.
Manuel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Lovely hotel and can’t beat the location. Will stay again and highly recommend.
Ann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Helpful staff.
Claudia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The perfect hotel

Fantastic hotel, staff are wonderful, room was spotless, comfortable and quiet, location was central. Highly recommended.
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel great position
Joanne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room spotless and the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. The staff can't do enough for you. My 5th stay at this hotel and it never disappoints.
Jayne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with EXCELLENT service. Very clean rooms and the beds are so incredibly comfy!
Kelly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Janet, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice stay. The hotel is very well located
Li Min, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very attentive staff
Phillip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. My daughter’s ankle was severely bruised when we arrived. She was immediately given a place to sit with a towel and bag of ice. The staff attended to her every need. We arrived before check in. No problem. The housekeeping staff was asked to prepare our suite as soon as possible. It took about 20 minutes and we were escorted to a beautiful suite where she continued take care of her ankle. It was first class service in so many ways. We were spoiled with every expectation being met. The hotel is centrally located to the Alt Stadt (Old Town). The twin dome Cathedral, the main railway center, restaurants, brand name boutique shops, lined the quaint streets. My favorite authentic German restaurant and pub is Früh also located within a short walking distance.
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Brigitte, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property is conveniently located and staff was very helpful and friendly.
Mr.AHMET, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel, superb location and lovely staff
Janet Mary, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is pure luxury. The location is excellent just across from the cathedral. It is a beautiful building. The lobby is quiet elegance. The staff are professional and friendly. The food at the breakfast buffet is very good. The bed is very comfortable. I had a junior suite with window/doors opening toward the Dom. No bathtub.
gena, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very old building but keeped on best conditions. Hotel is very clean and staff very helpfull. Location is the best posible as is right in city centre.
valentindan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Great staff, a lovely hotel close to everything we needed, amazing shower!
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Friendly staff great service.

Perfect location by the train station and across the street from the cathedral.
Lynda, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lynne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are extremely helpful and corteous.
Lynne Doreen, 6-night trip