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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.
Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Trankgasse 1-5, Domplatz
Cologne, Germany
P50667
Nearest Airport: CGN
We had the most wonderful stay at Hotel Ernst! From the moment we walked in we were greeted warmly and received exceptional service. The reception staff helped us with an early check in as well as upgrades to gorgeous rooms. The rooms were quiet, spacious and well appointed. The amenities were lovely. We enjoyed the bar and the Hanse Stube restaurant, both of which were fantastic. We would absolutely love to stay again; it was just perfect.
travelingM2222
Our stay was simply wonderful at the excelsior. We felt right at home and had a great time. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
desmetmaxime1
Lovely property in the very centre of Cologne. Top level breakfast, product offering, and friendly staff. Overall good service, and a very calm and pleasant vibe. Older/dated rooms; but noting too old. Overall, a great property in this city.
Ozan O - London, United Kingdom
We enjoyed our two night stay here in a most comfortable and sumptuously styled hotel. The location is perfect for all the city has to offer, and despite the central location rooms were quiet. The breakfast was nice but not exceptional or good value for money, we would give it a miss if we stay here again.
E854GYandrews
Poor reception service. During my last stay, an unauthorized charge was made to my credit card, claiming it was a fine for smoking in the room—an accusation that was completely false and unfounded. When I requested explanations and proof of this claim, the reception staff were unable to provide any evidence or justification, nor did they allow me to discuss the issue with their manager. Supposedly, the receptionist was going to pass on my complaint to the manager, but I was never contacted. I do not recommend this hotel at all, especially considering the many far better options than the EXCELSIOR HOTEL ERNST in Colonia
guillermo a
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