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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

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

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Banquet hall
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room (Grand)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Cathedral View) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Cathedral View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (Grand) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room (Grand)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Excelsior) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Excelsior)

  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

City center retreat .With a stay at this Old Town Cologne hotel, you'll be steps from Cologne Cathedral and Pixie Fountain. Hohe Strasse and Museum Ludwig 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 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Funkhaus Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wartesaal am Dom - ‬3 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.

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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 120.0 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 120.0 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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 Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom on Nov 23, 2025 start from $248.92, 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 18.4 mi (38-min drive) from Strandbad Liblarer 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.

Reviews

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 818 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were superb. Welcoming, efficient and nothing too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel. Staff was so friendly and accommodating, wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Excellent stay

Lovely hotel and can’t beat the location. Will stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with view of the Cathedral. The staff was always so helpful and friendly. Many thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne Doreen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are extremely helpful and corteous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

valentindan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old building but keeped on best conditions. Hotel is very clean and staff very helpfull. Location is the best posible as is right in city centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruihao

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sani

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Dated. Good service. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sallianne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I say. This the best hotel in Cologne. Service, location and staff, all wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with EXCELLENT service. Very clean rooms and the beds are so incredibly comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time - perfect for carnival fun
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025