Excelsior Hotel Ernst
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Excelsior Hotel Ernst suits travellers who want a grand hotel facing Cologne Cathedral with the Hauptbahnhof across the square. Only the Cathedral View Suites and Excelsior Suites come with a guaranteed cathedral view, and the hotel publishes no room rates.
Highlights
- Guaranteed cathedral view in two suite categories
- Michelin-starred TAKU under the same roof
The hotel calls itself Cologne's only five-star grand hotel, and its 133 rooms and suites sit on the cathedral square at Trankgasse. Some ordinary rooms look at the cathedral as well, though the hotel promises that view only in the two suite categories. Breakfast is served in the Hanse Stube from 06:00 to 11:00 and costs €54 a person when your rate leaves it out.
Dinner can stay in the building. TAKU cooks East Asian food under a Michelin star, and the Hanse Stube puts on set menus for Christmas and New Year's Eve. The Roncalliplatz cathedral market sits on the cathedral's south side, so you reach the stalls by walking round the west front.
Worth knowing
- Book a Cathedral View Suite or an Excelsior Suite if the view matters, since the hotel guarantees it for those rooms alone.
- The hotel warns that repair work near the cathedral can mean delays and longer walks for drivers, and valet parking is on request.
Quick answers about Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Does Excelsior Hotel Ernst have rooms facing Cologne Cathedral?
Yes. The hotel guarantees a cathedral view in its Cathedral View Suites and Excelsior Suites, and says other rooms may have one without a guarantee.
Can I leave my bags at Excelsior Hotel Ernst before check-in?
Yes. The hotel stores luggage free of charge on your arrival and departure days. Rooms are ready from 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00.
Are meals included at Excelsior Hotel Ernst?
Excelsior Hotel Ernst: Breakfast in the Hanse Stube 06:00–11:00 (€54 a person when not included); TAKU, Hanse Stube, Wintergarten and Charles Bar.
What does Excelsior Hotel Ernst have?
Excelsior Hotel Ernst lists luggage storage, spa, gym, restaurant, bar, valet parking.
Who is Excelsior Hotel Ernst good for?
Excelsior Hotel Ernst suits couples, special occasions, rail travellers.