Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Cologne, Germany
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About the Hotel
Nestled among the church spires of Cologne, Germany, not far from the Rhine River, stands the exemplary Excelsior Hotel Ernst. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, this historic hotel, one of only a few buildings in these parts to survive World War II, has been part of the cityscape for nearly 140 years. Its luxurious rooms and excellent service have earned it both a loyal following and flawless reputation, as well as inclusion in Conde Nast Travelerâ€(TM)s Gold List.
Location
Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Trankgasse 1-5, Domplatz
Cologne, Germany
P50667
Nearest Airport: CGN
Features and Amenities
Reviews for Excelsior Hotel Ernst
The BEST Hotel
Hotel Ernst is the finest hotel with the highest level of service. Everything is exemplary from the cleanest most comfortable accommodations to the most attentive and kind service from the moment you enter the doors. The food is incredible with the best breakfast anywhere. We have returned to Cologne from our home in California three times just to stay at Hotel Ernst.
Paulette G - Santa Rosa, California
Beautiful and luxurious hotel in great location
Beautiful, luxerious hotel in a great location near the main train station and right across from the iconic cathedral. The hotel is very nice and has an excellent service staff. We did have a couple electric problems with our room which is why I am rating as 4 star instead of 5. When we notified the staff, they moved us to an upgraded room right away. Our only regret was not registering our complaint sooner in our stay.
Tricia J
Truly a Five-Star Experience
We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay. The hotel is extremely well located by the main train station and the cathedral, as well as museums, restaurants, and sites in the city. The hotel's accommodations were immaculate and very comfortable, and the breakfast service particularly stood out to us. However, the most impressive aspect of the hotel was the staff. Every member of the staff consistently went above and beyond to ensure that alll of our needs were met and that our stay was amazing. This stay was truly one of the best experiences we have ever had in any hotel.
Zach E - Spartanburg, South Carolina
Wonderful!
We only spent one night here while traveling through Europe, but it's a fabulous hotel. It's right across the street from the Kolner Dom and basically next to the Koln HBF. Our room (I think it was a Deluxe Room) was huge. The bathroom was also spacious, and we enjoyed the bathrobes, too. It's a great place to stay if you want to explore the city. They also arranged a cab to come get us the next day to take us to Koln Messe/Deutz to catch our train.
Mary P - Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States
Cologne's Best!
I had the honor of staying at Excelsior Hotel Ernst during my first visit to Cologne and I could not have chosen a better hotel for my stay! The hotel is located right next to the Cologne Cathedral and Cologne Central Station as well as other tourist attractions. The hotel itself (lobby, lounge, stairs, elevator, etc) is gorgeous. The employees are very kind and are helpful if you need assistance with your room or if you need tips on what activities to do during your stay in the city. I reserved a Junior Suite and I was blown away by what I saw. The suite was renovated the previous year and actually looked better than what I saw on the website. Everything in the room felt brand new and it was very spacious. This hotel is perfect for any tourists visiting Cologne!
David O
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