Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

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9.2 (613 reviews)
Domplatz / Trankgasse 1-5 , Cologne , DE
+49 221 2701

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Limited breakfast choice
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
9.41
Overall cleanliness was mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
Service
9.88
Staff were described as friendly and helpful, enhancing the service experience.
Location
9.42
The location is excellent, with proximity to major attractions noted in several reviews.
Room Quality
9.37
Rooms were consistently described as beautiful and well-equipped.
Amenities
8.9
Amenities like a minibar and breakfast were generally well-received, but there were some limitations noted.
Value for Money
8.36
Some guests felt that the value did not fully align with the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Breakfast received mixed reviews, but overall food quality was rated highly.
Overall Experience
9.38
The overall experience was very positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:38

Property Description

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!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CGN

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Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 613 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 9.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 9.38
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Birger • couple • de
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
7
Schönes Hotel mit hervorragenden öffentlichen Rauemen aber leider nur mittelmäßigen Zimmer
Pros:

Bar und Restaurant sind hervorragend

Cons:

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

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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ClaimsValue GmbH • couple • de
7
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Milea • couple • ro
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
7
Great location, perfect service, beautiful communial spaces but bedrooms need an upgrade
Pros:

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.

Cons:

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.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Hans-Jürgen • couple • de
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ariane • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Gabrielle • extended_group • au
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Loretta • couple • us
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Lalokhon • couple • tj
4
Я опаздывала в аэропорт, при выселении задержали меня на пол часа, потому что хотели обиануть и вытащить с меня деньги.
Cons:

Пытались обмануть на деньги, мы при заселении заплатили, но при выезде заявили что наша оплата не прошла и требовали заново заплатить 1700€, не хотели показывать отмену об оплате, я со своего банка показала чек и после они сказали что мы их не верно поняли, хотя не однократно они убежали что бы я заплатила заново, еще посчитали деньги за завтрак, хотя я вообще не спускалась на завтрак. В номере не работал вайфай. Персонал очень грубый.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Lalokhon • couple • tj
1
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location
Pros:

Location ideal next to Cathedral and Train Station. Breakfast was very good though I did wait 30 mins for an order of eggs as it was forgotten about.

Room was fine - the hotel is old though and this is reflected in the room. Mini bar (drinks only) were included in room price. There was no kettle.

Free drink voucher for bar offered if you opt out of daily cleaning - this includes a free cocktail.

Cons:

WiFi whilst fast in the communal areas was completely unusable in the room - presumably due to thickness of walls. I had to tether from phone which added to costs. The staff did offer me a mobile hotspot but this didn’t work either.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • solo_traveller • ch
10
Schönes Erlebnis. Nächstes Mal länger als nur eine Nacht.
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel, ideal gelegen neben dem Dom. Superbequemes, grosses Bett, schönes, grosses Zimmer. Sehr freundliches Personal.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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kb4712 • couple • ch
8
Zu empfehlen, aber mit Einschränkungen
Pros:

Der Service ist durchgehend hervorragend, sehr aufmerksam, freundlich und wirklich hilfsbereit. Die Lage könnte nicht besser sein. Parkservice unbedingt in Anspruch nehmen, das spart Nerven in Köln. Schönes Ambiente vor allem in der Lobby und den Restauranträumen.

Cons:

Das Zimmer 512 zum Hof hinaus müsste mal renoviert werden. Zudem ist es ziemlich hellhörig, das Telefongespräch des Nachbarn haben wir fast wort-wörtlich verfolgen können, glücklicherweise ist er früh abgereist. Das Frühstück im stilvollen Restaurant ist sehr gut, auch hier ist der Service sehr aufmerksam, aber für ein Frühstücksbüffet für 54€ könnte die Auswahl dann schon etwas vielfältiger sein. Was geboten wurde war qualitativ sehr gut, aber rechtfertigt die 54 € nicht. WLAN hast so gut wie nicht funktioniert, der Concierge hat dies mit einem Nachlass bei der Rechnung aber berücksichtigt.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Tina • solo_traveller • ae
10
Amazing hotel with great team
Pros:

The font Desk, Specially Patrick was so kind and amazing. Location is great, very classy hotel and our room was just beautiful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Cots • family_with_children • es
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Ralf • couple • de
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Rahul • solo_traveller • in
6
The only real highlight was the excellent location, right in the heart of Cologne.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The rooms were small, outdated, and surprisingly lacked air conditioning, while the limited breakfast selection and cold service made the stay disappointing; even a 30-minute late checkout was refused.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Saleh • solo_traveller • sa
3
Alright
Pros:

How nice some of the staff

Cons:

If you got pre-authorization payment, why do you do it twice? And the extra taxes that they added up

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee