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
Amenities & Services
Reviews for Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Excellent Stay in the Heart of Cologne
We had a fantastic stay at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst and would highly recommend it. The location is absolutely outstanding, with Cologne Central Station and the magnificent Cologne Cathedral directly opposite the hotel. It was the perfect base for exploring the city, with many of Cologne's main attractions, shops, restaurants, and riverside areas within easy walking distance. The hotel itself feels truly luxurious, combining elegance and comfort with exceptional service. We were delighted to receive a room upgrade on arrival, which made our stay even more special. We literally dumped our suitcase and went out exploring. The complimentary breakfast was another wonderful surprise and loved the buffet selection. From the prime location to the luxurious atmosphere and attentive staff, everything exceeded our expectations. We would gladly stay here again on our next visit to Cologne.
Monkey168 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
ancient rooms
had 2 days business in Koln and wanted a nice luxury hotel for the amenties after the business day. Excelsior Ernest doesn't offer any. However, I did enjoy a dinner at Hanse Stube. Breakfaast though, terrible experience fron one server who completely ignored me and never looked at my table OR got me my order. I waited and waited and even went to ask for it ... had to leave (20-25 min) after without it
Dellucci - San Francisco, California
Almost perfect.
The Excelsior Hotel Ernst is a gorgeous hotel with a true luxury feel, and the staff were absolutely top-notch throughout our stay. The service, atmosphere, and attention to detail all felt worthy of the upscale experience and the prices charged. We especially enjoyed having drinks in the hotel bar, which was a great place to relax and take in the elegant surroundings. The location is also outstanding. The hotel is ideally situated directly across from the Cologne Cathedral and just steps from Köln Hauptbahnhof, making it incredibly convenient for exploring the city as well as arriving and departing by train. We really appreciated being able to walk out of the hotel and immediately be in the heart of Cologne. My only real disappointment was the bed. I found the mattress rather uncomfortable and think it could be improved significantly with a quality pillow-top mattress. The pillows were also much too flat for my preference; having a firmer pillow option would have made a big difference. Overall, I’d give the Excelsior Hotel Ernst a 7 out of 10, with essentially all of my deductions coming from the sleeping comfort. Everything else about our stay—from the beautiful property and terrific location to the excellent staff and service—was first-rate.
Devyn D
Amazing City Center Hotel in Cologne
An amazing city center hotel with outstanding location and concierge service. The hotel is classic but the rooms, restaurants and public spaces feel modern yet still intimate.
Tkyrnr - New York City, New York
This is how hospitality was meant to be!
This is how hospitality was meant to be! The personell, staff, quality of the rooms, quality of the bar and the breakfast were outstanding. Immediately after arrival everything felt in place!
kvbeek26 - Maastricht, The Netherlands
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