Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Cologne Cathedral

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Front of property
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite (Excelsior) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Interior detail
Banquet hall

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz, Cologne, NW, 50667
  • Cologne Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Old Market
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Musical Dome
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room (Grand)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Excelsior)

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Cathedral View)

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room (Grand)

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

City center retreat .A stay at this Old Town Cologne hotel places you steps from Cologne Cathedral and within a 10-minute walk of Musical Dome. Hohe Strasse and Pixie Fountain are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Market - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Musical Dome - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chocolate Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 7 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Reichard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - Kaffee, Bagels, Frühstück - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Funkhaus / Cafe - Bar - Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center, 6 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4499 square feet (418 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cologne hotel.

  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4499 sq ft of conference space
  • 418 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1863
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers 133 accommodations with tablet computers and free minibar items. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered 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.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (EUR 29 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 29 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 52 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Tablet computer

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 80 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 52 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 29 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 29 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 80 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom to the airport?

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is 9.5 mi (14-min drive) away from the Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

As of Jun 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom on Jun 12, 2025 start from $277.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom have an airport shuttle?

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 65.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom to the beach?

This hotel is 7.1 mi (18-min drive) from Blackfoot Beach and 15.7 mi (32-min drive) from Badestelle Rotter See. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 52 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 29 per day, and valet parking for EUR 29 per day.

Does Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom have a pool?

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom does not have a pool.

Does Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom to downtown Cologne?

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is 0.3 mi away from Cologne.

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 809 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr.AHMET, ANKARA

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very convenient and well kept and managed very professionally...All the Staff that I was encountered during my stay ( two separate days in one week) was very pleasant especially Ms Dilara Ekinci that I was greeted and checked out..she had a very helpful positive attitude. I will definitely will come back and recommended..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel great position
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Just average.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr.AHMET, ANKARA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is conveniently located and staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Scottsdale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff made our stay more pleasurable and the front desk staff was pleasant. Concierge information consistency was mediocre. Parking was difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is First Class “plus”. Service & all staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Traveled with partner
Absolute first class service. Nothing is too much trouble, staff are truly professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, large rooms, great staff! Location was amazing. It is a very short walk from the train station, and is steps from the Cathedral. We went to Cologne to visit their fantastic Christmas markets and were not disappointed. The two best ones were in walking distance and we had a wonderful time, going back to our room several times during the day because it was so convenient. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an excellent hotel in all respects.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Staying here was a pleasure. Beautiful surroundings, kind people, comfortable bedding and convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mai Mai

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star excellence! Service was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Return stay

Return stay at this beautiful hotel. Right across from the cathedral and Christmas market. A nice note and snacks were left in the room. The room is a little pricey but worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

GINA

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t know if I received the VIP access or room upgrade. Regardless, the room and guest service were exceptional and if we come back we would return to the Excelsior.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was so convenient. Location cannot be beaten. Staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jisoo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were excellent and the in house restaurant Hanse Stube was superb a special thank you to the restaurant manager Mr Sasse for an unforgettable evening .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Li Hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 star service in a great location

Thankful to Excelsior for giving us an upgrade to a suite and late check out.Highly recommend this hotel for its proximity to cathedral and shopping district plus impeccable service from staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with group
the location , staff terrific , cozy bar , beautiful rooms . we highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024