★★★★★

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

9.2Superb613 reviews →

Domplatz / Trankgasse 1-5

0.4 km from center (Cologne)

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Location

Domplatz / Trankgasse 1-5

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About this hotel

Luxury 5-Star Hotel with Award-Winning Cuisine Elegant Rooms with Free Minibar: Enjoy spacious rooms with air conditioning, satellite TV, and marble-style bathrooms. Free minibar included! Fine Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in Michelin-starred Asian cuisine at taku, innovative French dishes at Hanse Stube, and unwind at the Piano Bar with live music and a cigar lounge. Complimentary Gym and Saunas: Stay active with free access to the gym and relax in the saunas daily. Experience luxury and excellence at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Amenities

Pool & beach1

  • Outdoor furniture

Meals9

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/champagne
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • +1 more

Internet2

  • WiFi available
  • Free WiFi

Parking3

  • Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Transfer6

  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Shuttle service

Sports4

  • Fitness facilities
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Bike tours

Beauty & wellness5

  • Sauna
  • Massage services
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Hammam
  • Steam room

Family & kids3

  • Family rooms
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Kid meals

Pets3

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket

Business3

  • Business center
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

In the rooms10

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Safety deposit box
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • +2 more

Health & safety8

  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Smoke alarms

Services12

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Dry cleaning
  • Currency exchange
  • +4 more

General29

  • Cycling
  • Packed lunches
  • Designated smoking area
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Allergy-free room
  • Lockers
  • Fruits
  • Personal trainer
  • +21 more

House rules

Check-in

from 03:00 PM

Check-out

until 12:00 PM

Good to know

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

9.2

Superb

Based on 613 guest reviews

Cleanliness9.4
Service9.9
Location9.4
Room Quality9.4
Amenities8.9
Value for Money8.4
Food and Beverage8.9
Overall Experience9.4

Guests liked

  • • Beautiful rooms
  • • Friendly and helpful staff

Worth noting

  • • Limited breakfast choice
  • • Value for money concerns

Guest reviews613

Michael

couple · DE · 2026-10-11

7.0

Schönes Hotel mit hervorragenden öffentlichen Rauemen aber leider nur mittelmäßigen Zimmer

+ Bar und Restaurant sind hervorragend

− Das Zimmer war nicht renoviert, Badezimmer hatte keine Dusche sondern nur eine Badewanne in der man duschen musste

James

couple · GB · 2026-10-09

7.0

Great location, perfect service, beautiful communial spaces but bedrooms need an upgrade

+ Communal areas were superb (bar, restaurant etc), service was impeccable and we could not fault it. The location was also excellent directly opposite the Cathedral-the flip side was a lot of late night noise from party goers near the hotel, but that’s to be expected.

− The room was tired. Whilst it was spacious it felt fairly dated, the bathroom in particular. The shower over the bath was not easy to access and water poured down the outside of the bath when in use. Some grout was clearly old, not dirty as such but a bit darkened and mouldy. The furniture in the rooms could also do with an upgrade. I appreciate the old grandeur vibe, which is what the whole hotel exudes and as I said the communal spaces had this in a positive way. Sadly not the room so much.