Excelsior Hotel Ernst
The grand hotel with heart and soul
DIRECT BOOKING BENEFITS
BENEFITS OF DIRECT BOOKING
If you book directly via our website, you'll enjoy a whole range of benefits:
- Flexible cancellation & rebooking conditions
- Price advantage over online and travel portals
- Personal contact person
- Access to exclusive offers
FOR GUESTS WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS
5-STAR LUXURY HOTEL NEXT TO COLOGNE CATHEDRAL
For over 150 years, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst has been welcoming guests through its doors right opposite Cologne Cathedral, in the heart of Cologne’s Old Town. And in this house of grand tradition, we appreciate guests who come with the highest expectations. Expectations of us, of their stay in Cologne, and of our culinary offer. We are a Grand Hotel with heart and soul.
Host with heart and soul
GASTRONOMIC OFFER AT THE EXCELSIOR
From French haute cuisine in the Hanse Stube, to award-winning East-Asian-inspired creations at taku, to gorgeous patisserie and afternoon tea in the Wintergarten, and wine and cocktails in the Piano Bar… fine dining and good service are all part of the experience at Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Hanse Stube
French gourmet restaurant with a Rhineland twist
TAKU
East Asian inspired Michelin starred restaurant
Wintergarten
PATISSERIE BY FABIAN SCHEITHE, TEA-ROOM, DRINKS & FINE FOOD
Piano Bar
Champagne, wine, cocktails and cigar lounge with live music

Old Town Cologne

Evening tour

Philharmonic

Museum Ludwig Cologne
Conference and event rooms
IN THE HEART OF COLOGNE
Special occasions like weddings, meetings and presentations also deserve a special setting. Eight stylishly equipped function rooms are available for you in the Excelsior Hotel Ernst.








Our story
GRAND HOTEL SINCE 1863
Things that last just a few years are fashion. What lasts for decades is luxury. For almost two centuries, the Excelsior has been a traditional piece of luxury in the heart of Cologne.


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