		Login / My Booking Become a member
Book Excelsior Hotel Ernst at the lowest rate.

We're here for you 24/7 United States Phone: 1-619-419-2800 More >>

Excelsior Hotel Ernst

0.1 km

15 km

0.1 km

Address: Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz 50667 Cologne
Location: City Center

Cologne hotels | Bookmark this hotel

Hotel Information

The brand for ultimate luxury...

Excelsior Hotel Ernst - since 1863 the brand for ultimate luxury! Tradition and contemporary life style are combined in 142 uniquely furnished rooms and sumptuous suites. Each room is individually and luxuriously decorated, hence revailing the style and elegance which meet the high standards of a deluxe 5 star hotel. Keeping in mind the true meaning of health and wellness, the hotel staff recommends the fitness area, before or even after a busy day. A variety of fitness equipments will help you to strengthen your flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Headphones and TV screens will provide the latest news around the world during your work out. The sauna and steam bath is the best place to relax after your training session.

LOCATION

Lying right at the heart of Cologne's Rhein Metropolis, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst is the leading grand hotel in the region. The 'Hauptbahnhof' (the main train station), which is a protected historical building, is only a few steps away. And the city's trademark, the famous Cologne Cathedral, is also right near the hotel area.

PROPERTY AMENITIES

* Hanse Stube:

International cuisine and regional specialties are served neo-classical spendor.

* Taku:

Offering a broad range of cuisines from Asia, including Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese specialties, accompanied by low-level lighting, contemporary furniture and featuring an aquarium as the centerpiece.

* Guests can enjoy an array of amenities including beauty salon, sauna, steam and fitness rooms and piano bar.

* The individuality and the charm of the traditional grand hotel are reflected in the magnificent banquet halls, which are decorated in different styles. * Elegant conference rooms with the latest communication and presentation technology provide the ideal conditions for successful conferences and events for up to 200 persons.

ROOM AMENITIES

* Each of the 142 rooms and suites has been decorated individually and appointed with rich fabrics, paintings and precious antiquities. A harmonious blend of distinctive colour schemes gives the final personal touch.

* All rooms have been designed to provide exceptional standards - traditional values have been successfully combined with modern facilities to fulfil your needs for luxury and ultimate comfort.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please make a search for your dates to see the defined cancellation policy for that period.

While we strive to present hotel information as accurately as possible, Gtahotels.com is not responsible for the accuracy of this information or for any facilities that may or may not be available at the hotel during your stay.

Facilities

HOTEL FACILITIES

24 Hour Check-In	Bar
Beauty Salon	Business Centre
Currency Exchange	Elevator / Lift
Fitness Center	Hairdresser
Internet Access	Laundry Service
Shuttle Service	Tour Desk

RESTAURANTS

Number of Restaurants: 2
Number of Bars: 4

ROOM FACILITIES

Balcony / Terrace	Bathtub
Cable / Satellite Television	Slippers
Sofa / Lounge	Television

NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST

Service	Name	Distance
Bus Station		0.1 km
Train/Tube Station		0.2 km
Airport	Cologne Airport	15 km
Place of Interest	Chocolate Museum	1 km
Exhibition Center	Koeln Messe Fair Exhibition Center	2 km
Shopping Area	Pedestrian Zone Shopping Area	0.1 km

User Reviews

Rating

"Old World Elegance and Superb Service"
We booked a three day stay in this fantastic hotel after finishing a River Cruise on the ss.River Queen - from Basel, Switzerland to Cologne, Germany. Our stay was Dec. 23, 24 and 25 - returning home on the 26th. The hotel was not busy, so they upgraded us to a suite - with a full live beautiful Christmas Tree! What a wonderful surprise - and a perfect place to entertain some family we saw there. The location is perfect - right across from the Dom and Christmas market. The service was outstanding; and the staff was extremely accomodating! Included in our rate was full use of sauna and steam facilities, full use of mini-bar at no cost, computers for your use and wonderful breakfast with very flaky croissants! Cologne was a delight with wonderful (but expensive) shopping and 5 Christmas markets. We enjoyed elegant Christmas Eve dinner in the hotel - and also enjoyed casual true German fare at "Fruh" with great Cologne beer!

Rating

"Excellent Service"
I was very pleased with my stay during Easter 2007. The service at the front desk was as usual excellent. My room was a good size and clean (I was upgraded as part of my membersip of Leading Hotels of the World). The staff in the Piano Bar were friendly and made some very good cocktails. The hotel's restaurant Hanse Stube served some very good food. Overall a good impression of my three day stay at the hotel, with the staff and attention to detail making all the difference.

Rating

"Classic Hotel"
We selected this hotel due to its' inclusion in the Leading Hotels of the World and it did not disappoint. Having read the reviews here, we found it odd and an "omen" that we were immediately offered Room 411 which we declined. The front desk staff were curious to know the reason and we informed them about the comments here. We were shown to a lovely junior suite on the fifth floor and despite a minor quibble with the position of the television (and rather ugly wires on display) the transition was seamless. The hotel is in a terrific location across from the cathedral and close to the river (Rhine cruise recommended); it has that understated elegance and superb discreet service which we could not fault. It has an old-world charm. Breakfast was small but the quality of produce was absolutely first rate and the tables well positioned (not cramped or close to fellow diners). It was raining when we left and they offered us both umbrellas to keep as souvenirs-a perfect end to a great weekend! **Do not waste your time and money on the chocolate museum in the town, it is a total rip-off**

Rating

"Lovely Stay"
I stayed at the Hotel Ernst with my parents and my family on the 29th November. We had three deluxe rooms, which were all of a good standard.My youngest son's bed had a hotel Ernst toy rabbit on, for him to take home, and in the bathroom he had a small bath robe, slippers, wash bag with duck sponge and his own colourful bottles of shampoo and bubble bath. The staff could not have been more attentive. The rooms were big, with nice bathrooms, two sinks, and a seperate toilet area. Bathrobe and slippers were supplied. The rooms are nice and warm, but if you get to hot at night it is quite noisy with the window open, although you would expect that as the hotel is centrally situated, opposite the Dom. Our three rooms opened out on to a nice indoor area with a fountain in the middle. We did not eat in the hotel, but the resturants did look very nice. The piano bar is a nice place to have a drink at the end of the night, with a man playing the piano. A very good hotel.

Rating

"Excellent Hotel, Great Location"
We stayed here from 3 to 5.12.05 while visiting the Christmas Markets. The Hotel location is excellent, a couple of minutes walk from the train station and across the road from the cathedral. It is close to everything we wanted to see. We had got excellent room only rates and were very happy with our standard room. It was a twin room, very spacious and facing an internal courtyard. The bathroom had shower over bath and twin sinks. The overall standard was excellent with the small exception that on the second morning we had to run the water for quite a while before it became hot enough to shower. The staff were excellent. The housekeeper showed us to our room on arrival. There was a turn down service in the evening. There were nice little complementary touches such as the free mini bar and the nightly shoe cleaning service. We did not eat there or use the other facilities as we were busy going round the markets but the central location made it an excellent base. I would highly recommend it for someone looking for a comfortable and traditional hotel in a fantastic location.

Name or Nickname
(This will be shown with your published review)

Title of your review

Your review

Your Rates

Bad Good Excellent

Location

Cleanliness

Dining at the hotel

Staff efficiency and helpfulness

Guest rooms

Security Code	[Refresh]
Enter the Security Code

MAP STREET VIEW

LOADING MAP...

ATTRACTIONS

* Cologne Airport - 15 km

* Bus Station - 0.1 km

* Central Train Station - 0.2 km

* Dom/Hauptbahnhof Tub Station - 0.1 km

* Koeln Messe Fair Exhibition Center - 2 km

* Gothic Cathedral 'DOM' - 0.1 km

* Pedestrian Zone Shopping Area - 0.1 km

* Wallraf-Richartz Museum – 1 km

* Chocolate Museum – 1 km

* Schokoladenmuseum – 1 km

Check Availability

Check-in:

Nights: