Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom, Cologne

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About the Hotel

Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667
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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
540 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Executive Suite
2 persons
755 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Grand Superior Double Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Junior Suite
2 persons
485 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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

  • Free 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

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667
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Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667
Nearby
Church
Cologne Cathedral
1400 ft
Square
Domplatte
600 ft
Museum
Ludwig Museum
1200 ft
Museum
Museum of Applied Art Cologne
1100 ft
Museum
Roman-Germanic Museum
1300 ft
Church
St. Maria Himmelfahrt
500 ft
Museum
Kolumba
2000 ft
Domkloster 4
Dom Treasury
500 ft
Fountain
Fastnachtsbrunnen
1700 ft
Fountain
Jan von Werth Fountain
1500 ft
Church
St Ursula
1900 ft
Museum
Cologne's Municipal Museum
1500 ft
Boersenplatz 1
Edith Stein
1500 ft
Restaurants
Gaffel am Dom
200 ft
Bahnhofsvorplatz 1
Cafe Reichard
400 ft
Unter Fettenhennen 11
taku
300 ft
Trankgasse 1-5
Excelsior Hotel Ernst Koeln
200 ft
Trankgasse 1-5
Peking am Dom
200 ft
Marzellenstr. 2-8
Ambiance Am Dom
0 ft
Trankgasse 1-5
MAREDO Steakhouse
700 ft
Dompropst-Ketzer-Str. 1-9
Poke Makai
400 ft
Marzellenstr. 12a Right At The Roundabout
Funkhaus Cafe Bar Restaurant
700 ft
Wallrafplatz 5 50667 Köln
Galestro Italia
600 ft
Bahnhofsvorplatz 1
Starbucks
800 ft
Trankgasse 11
Getting around
City Centre
Cologne4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)25 min  ·  10.3 mi
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)71 min  ·  29.3 mi
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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:
6
Number of rooms:
133

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