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About the Hotel

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

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“This hotel is perfectly located next to the stunning Cathedral and just steps away from great dining options and the train station.”view full review

Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom, a classic 5-star hotel, offers luxury accommodations directly opposite Cologne Cathedral in the heart of Cologne's Old Town. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a gym, sauna, and business facilities in this esteemed establishment.

Rooms & Amenities

The hotel features 133 elegantly designed rooms and suites, equipped with modern amenities including a minibar, tea and coffee facilities, and soundproofed rooms. Suites offer additional space with separate living areas and cathedral views.

Dining Options

Dining options include Hanse Stube, which serves French fine-dining, and the Michelin-starred taku, offering exquisite Asian dishes. The Wintergarten provides a venue for afternoon tea, inspired by French master baker Pierre Hermé.

Leisure & Services

Leisure amenities feature a gym, sauna, and steam room. The Excelsior Hotel Ernst also offers in-room massages and treatments through a local spa partner, emphasizing wellness and relaxation.

Location & Transportation

Centrally positioned, the hotel is 200 meters from Cologne Central Station and a 15-minute drive from Koln/Bonn Airport. Nearby attractions include Cologne Cathedral, various museums, and cultural landmarks, easily accessible on foot.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Suite

2 persons

50 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Executive Suite

2 persons

70 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Grand Superior Double Room

2 persons

30 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Junior Suite

2 persons

45 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Divine Breakfast!

“The breakfast was a highlight of our stay, offering delicious options like turkey bacon, which was a pleasant surprise!” view full review

Comfortable Retreat

“The room was incredibly spacious and featured a cozy soaker tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.” view full review

Luxurious Bathrooms

“I loved the heated bathroom floor; it added a touch of luxury that made my stay feel extra special.” view full review

Inclusive Facilities

“The hotel offered great amenities that ensured guests of all needs could enjoy a comfortable and pleasant stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
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

Getting around

City Centre

Cologne4 min · 300 m

Airports

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)25 min · 16.6 km

Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)71 min · 47.1 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby at EUR 29 per day.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 52 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian

Year renovated:

2011

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

133

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Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom, Cologne

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