Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom | Hotel in Cologne

| 8.9 (774 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  5 Bathrooms  26 Guests
Altstadt-Nord Hotel | Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Hotel in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

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 mini-bar. 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 specialties, 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.

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is located in Cologne.

This 133 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Balcony/Terrace, Guest Services, Hot Tub, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 774 reviews with the average score of 8.9 . Coming to Cologne and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Fruit
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Parking
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Walking tours
  • Live music/Performance
  • Locker rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa
  • Personal trainer
  • Cycling
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
  • Bike tours
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Massage
  • Bar crawls
  • Cooking class
  • Steam room
General
  • Pet friendly
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Safe
  • Smoke-free property
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Soundproof rooms
Guest Services
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Laundry
  • Express check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Packed lunches
  • Shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Lockers
  • Valet parking
  • Pet bowls
  • Baggage storage
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Pet basket
  • Business center
  • Currency exchange
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle
  • Dry cleaning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Ironing service
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.18
Location:
9.72
Staff:
9.44
Facilities:
8.88
Comfort:
9.38
Cleanliness:
9.24
TOM
Jan 9, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Belgium
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: business
Positive: excellent room, one of the best hotels in the world, even better then the Chedi muscat :)
Summary: amazing hotel, staff, location, perfect job and experience
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Junior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 45 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Junior Suite

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Bathtub or shower

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Interconnecting room(s) available

View

City view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 50 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Interconnecting room(s) available

View

City view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 35 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

General

Interconnecting room(s) available

View

City view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Executive Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 70 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Interconnecting room(s) available

View

City view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Grand Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 40 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Interconnecting room(s) available

View

City view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Suite with Cathedral View
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 60 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Suite with Cathedral View

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Bathtub or shower

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Interconnecting room(s) available

View

City view, Landmark view

Room Amenities

Sofa bed

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Excelsior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 100 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Interconnecting room(s) available

View

City view, Landmark view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Grand Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Grand Superior Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Bathtub or shower

General

Interconnecting room(s) available

View

City view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Classic Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

View

City view
Classic Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

General

Interconnecting room(s) available

View

City view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
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