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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Historic elegance with cathedral views

A beautiful historic building, this luxury hotel offers magnificent views of the cathedral and is steps away from the bustling city centre. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, tea time, and a 7-course dining experience, all while receiving attentive and friendly service.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is ฿10,806
฿12,141 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

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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)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room (Grand)

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite (Excelsior)

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Innenstadt, a neighbourhood in Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is near a metro station. Musical Dome and Chocolate Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Cologne Zoo and Phantasialand. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at LANXESS Arena or RheinEnergieStadion. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Map
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz, Cologne, NW, 50667

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Cathedral
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum Ludwig
    Museum Ludwig
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • City-panorama of Cologne at dusk, Rhine, Hohenzollern Bridge, cathedral, the Musical Dome, Colonius TV tower, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
    Musical Dome
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Market
    Old Market
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hay Market
    Hay Market
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

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

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Café Reichard
    1 min walk
  • Coffee Fellows
    4 min walk
  • Five Guys Köln Dom
    3 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel near Cologne Cathedral
  • Close to Musical Dome and Old Market, Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom provides a terrace, shopping on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, children's meals and a Michelin star rated meal. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a gym.
  • Other perks include:
    • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in and supervised childcare (surcharge)
    • Meeting rooms, a ballroom and concierge services
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 133 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Childcare services and free infant beds
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Separate sitting areas, tablet computers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property participates in Green Globe – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
  • The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (EUR 29 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 29 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

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
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre

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.
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (120 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
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 are 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 per cent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 55 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

As of 31 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom on 29 Jun 2026 start from ฿10,806, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

Self-parking is available for EUR 29 per day. Valet parking is available for EUR 29 per day.

What time is check-in at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 65.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom located?

This family-friendly Cologne hotel is located in the historical district, just steps away from Hohe Strasse and Cologne Cathedral. Musical Dome and Old Market are also within 10 minutes. Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) is only a 2-minute walk and Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staffs~ great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive but marvelous breakfast, served in a lovely room and staffed with attentive staff. Ideally located 2 minutes from the train station and immediately across from Cologne Cathedral. 5-star property and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location. Friendly and well trained staff, generous service & amenities. Special compliments to Front Office, Housekeeping and senior doorman. Room is very spacious, bright, comfortable and super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Amenities
Very attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, superb location and lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is pure luxury. The location is excellent just across from the cathedral. It is a beautiful building. The lobby is quiet elegance. The staff are professional and friendly. The food at the breakfast buffet is very good. The bed is very comfortable. I had a junior suite with window/doors opening toward the Dom. No bathtub.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valentindan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old building but keeped on best conditions. Hotel is very clean and staff very helpfull. Location is the best posible as is right in city centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Christmas market hotel Heaven

Great staff, a lovely hotel close to everything we needed, amazing shower!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

Great location. Friendly staff great service.

Perfect location by the train station and across the street from the cathedral.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023