5 Stars Hotel 
Address: Domplatz / Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany
District: Altstadt
Average guest rating: 9 with 134 reviews![]()

200 metres distance from the train station, 100 metres from the shopping stretch and 20 metres from the cathedral and the Old Town you will find this hotel, which is the ideal base from which to explore the city. Our hotel marries the traditional with the modern in a unique fashion, and has been doing so for over 140 years. We ensure that we remain sympathetic to our fascinating history yet embrace the future. Class and elegance run throughout the building, from dark wood panelling in the piano bar and restaurant to the decorated glass ceiling in our conservatory. Look forward to light and spacious rooms with all the necessary amenities. Our services include 24-hour front desk, wireless internet access and valet parking. Our spa and fitness centre have the latest in comfort and technology. Headphones, TV, fresh fruit and mineral water are on hand for your convenience.
Shops in Hotel, Luggage Storage, Heating, Soundproofed Rooms, Valet Parking, Safety Deposit Box, Elevator, Non-smoking Rooms, Terrace, Newspapers, 24-hour Front Desk, Bar, Pets Allowed, Restaurant
Turkish/Steam Bath, Massage, Spa & Wellness Centre, Fitness Centre, Sauna
Wi-Fi / Wireless LAN, Ticket Service, Fax/Photocopying, Tour Desk, Shoe Shine, Internet Services, Ironing Service, Breakfast in the Room, VIP Room Facilities, Barber/Beauty Shop, Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Babysitting/Child Services, Business Centre, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Room Service
Our conservatory acts as the central meeting point for guests and mirrors the generous space and elegance of our hotel in its distinctive atmosphere. This is the perfect venue for business meetings or for a relaxing coffee after a stroll through our exciting city. With its impressive interior and the ornately decorated glass roof, the conservatory is also the perfect venue for all kinds of balls and celebrations, such as weddings or company functions. In our spa area you can relax your mind, body and soul in a stylish atmosphere. Indulge yourself in the Studio de Beauté or relax and unwind in the gym, sauna or steam room.
The restaurants of the Excelsior Hotel Ernst have been given rave reviews in various restaurant guides, and equally impress our guests with their culinary delicacies. From early morning breakfast until the end of the day, you will be served exquisite specialities from the kitchen and the wine cellar. The elegant “Piano Bar” is the perfect place to end the evening on a fine note. In the stylish ambience of our first-class restaurant "Hanse Stube", guests can enjoy international cuisine specialities, while the Asian restaurant "Taku" offers a select mixture of various Far Eastern delicacies.
Buffet breakfast is not included and costs EUR 25.00 per person.
No deposit will be charged.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Wireless internet is available in public areas and charges are applicable. Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.
No parking available. Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges are applicable.
If cancelled or modified up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled or modified later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 13 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All older children or adults are charged EUR 40.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. There is no capacity for cots in the room.
American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Book online or call our reservation hotline. Monday-Friday from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (CET – Central European Time).
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