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FOR GUESTS WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS
5-STAR LUXURY HOTEL NEXT TO COLOGNE CATHEDRAL
For over 160 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 Charles 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, TEA-ROOM, DRINKS & FINE FOOD
Charles Bar
Champagne, wine, cocktails and cigar lounge with live music
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Old Town Cologne
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Evening tour
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Philharmony Cologne
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Museum Ludwig Cologne
Conference and event rooms
IN THE HEART OF COLOGNE
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Our story
GRAND HOTEL SINCE 1863
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