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About the Hotel

Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667

Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom, a 5-star wellness hotel, has welcomed guests since 1863 opposite Cologne Cathedral in the heart of the Old Town. This family-owned Grand Hotel features a listed facade and cross-shaped window bars. Concierges are members of the Golden Keys professional association.

Soundproofed Rooms Amenities

All 133 rooms and suites feature soundproofing, minibars, and tea/coffee makers. Bathrooms include black granite vanities, Asprey products, and plush embroidered bathrobes. Select suites offer cathedral views and separate living areas.

Michelin-Starred Dining

Michelin-starred taku serves exotic Asian dishes including Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine. Hanse Stube offers French fine-dining, while Wintergarden provides afternoon tea with Pierre Hermé pastries. Breakfast includes organic cereals, fresh pastries, and made-to-order egg dishes.

Sauna Gym Access

The resort provides daily free access to a gym and two saunas from 07:00 until 22:00. In-room massages and treatments are available through a local spa partner. The Charles Bar offers cocktails and live music evenings.

Central Transport Links

Excelsior Hotel Ernst stands 656 ft from Cologne Central Station and 12 miles from Koln/Bonn Airport. Breslauer Platz/Hbf bus station is a 5-minute walk away. Cologne Cathedral, Roman-Germanic Museum, and the Philharmonic are all within walking distance.

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Various room choices: deluxe, family, and spa suites with breakfast and flexible bookings
Classic Single Room
2 persons
16 m² 
1 Single bed
Junior Suite
2 persons
45 m² 
1 King-size bed
Classic Double or Twin Room
2 persons
25 m² 
1 Double bed
Suite
2 persons
50 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Getting around

Transportation options list

City Centre
Cologne300 m
Airports
Koln/Bonn (CGN) 16.6 km
Dusseldorf (DUS) 47.1 km

Wellness Features & Amenities

The hotel combines comfort and wellness for a complete experience

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Massage

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667
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Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667
Nearby
Church
Cologne Cathedral
410 m
Square
Domplatte
160 m
Museum
Ludwig Museum
350 m
Museum
Museum of Applied Art Cologne
330 m
Museum
Roman-Germanic Museum
390 m
Church
St. Maria Himmelfahrt
150 m
Museum
Kolumba
600 m
Domkloster 4
Dom Treasury
130 m
Fountain
Fastnachtsbrunnen
490 m
Fountain
Jan von Werth Fountain
420 m
Church
St Ursula
570 m
Museum
Cologne's Municipal Museum
450 m
Boersenplatz 1
Edith Stein
460 m
Restaurants
Gaffel am Dom
60 m
Bahnhofsvorplatz 1
Cafe Reichard
110 m
Unter Fettenhennen 11
Hanse-Stube
30 m
Trankgasse 1
Excelsior Hotel Ernst Koeln
40 m
Trankgasse 1-5
Peking am Dom
50 m
Marzellenstr. 2-8
Ambiance Am Dom
0 m
Trankgasse 1-5
MAREDO Steakhouse
190 m
Dompropst-Ketzer-Str. 1-9
Funkhaus Cafe Bar Restaurant
210 m
Wallrafplatz 5 50667 Köln
Poke Makai
120 m
Marzellenstr. 12a Right At The Roundabout
Galestro Italia
170 m
Bahnhofsvorplatz 1
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