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Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Suite (Cathedral View) | Balcony view
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $347
$309 nightly
$347 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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

Room options

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

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

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

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

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Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

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

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite

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

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room (Grand)

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Cathedral View) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Cathedral View)

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

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Superior Room (Grand) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room (Grand)

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

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Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Excelsior) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Excelsior)

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

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

With a stay at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom, you'll be centrally located in Cologne, steps from Cologne Cathedral and 5 minutes by foot from Musical Dome. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from LANXESS Arena and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Phantasialand.

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum Ludwig - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Musical Dome - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hay Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Reichard - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Köln Dom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Funkhaus Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 133 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring tablet computers and free minibar items. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a sauna and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Grab a bite at Hanse Stube, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Cologne? This hotel has 4499 square feet (418 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Hanse Stube - Onsite restaurant. A children's menu is available.
Taku - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. 1-star Michelin rating. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Hanse Stube
  • taku

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,499 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1863
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Tablet computer

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 55 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 120.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 55 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 826 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room. Great staff. Amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel with very good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location … an amazing hotel with phenomenal service!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this hotel stay! Staff was wonderful. They treated our son like a prince! Close to train station, cathedral, shopping, and dining. Will stay here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suddhasil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was spotless it was very spacious very comfortable bed the hotel was very close to all tourist hot spots within a few mins walk great food options the staff were excellent polite precise and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chig Wee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and breakfast is great, so is the service overall
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service! Will stay again!!
Location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, it’s my second time I love it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beds are super comfortable. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel great position
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

The perfect hotel

Fantastic hotel, staff are wonderful, room was spotless, comfortable and quiet, location was central. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Illian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at in my tenure in travel. If I'm going to be in the Cologne area or staying in any places within a 1 hour radius, this is going to be my only place to stay while I'm there. <3
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect distance to the legendary Cologne Cathedral
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in an ideal location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in the best location and its staff was top notch! The restaurants and bar were fantastic! We loved every second of our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Li Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. The hotel is very well located
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless and the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. The staff can't do enough for you. My 5th stay at this hotel and it never disappoints.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an excellent hotel in all respects.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mr.AHMET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is conveniently located and staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024