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About the Hotel

Domplatz, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne, Germany, 50667
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Next to the Cathedral
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The 5-star Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom Cologne, about a 25-minute walk from Botanical Gardens Flora, includes 2 saunas. Offering a Turkish steam room and a sauna along with a French restaurant, the hotel boasts a prime location within easy reach of the giant Gothic Cologne Cathedral.

Location

This grand hotel is located in the old part of Cologne, only 1.7 km from the Imhoff - Cologne Chocolate Museum. Museum of Applied Art Cologne is within a few blocks of the Excelsior, while Unter Sachsenhausen bus stop is approximately 600 metres away.

A fairground and a shopping area are just a short stroll from the property, and Domplatte is 5 minutes' stroll away.

This opulent hotel is directly connected with Cologne Central train station, which is 450 metres away.

Rooms

Excelsior Hotel Ernst Am Dom offers 133 rooms with climate control, as well as self-catering options such as a mini-bar. They are decorated with elegant furniture.

Eat & Drink

Hanse Stube restaurant at this comfortable accommodation serves French specialities. You can enjoy pastries and homemade pastry at the cigar bar. There is a bar serving German food 5 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Business

The Excelsior Cologne provides live performances and cooking classes to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. A fitness centre, along with fitness classes, is included at this Cologne hotel to help guests maintain their physical well-being. Finally, this hotel houses meeting rooms and a business centre featuring a computer and a xerox.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the iconic Cologne Cathedral and climb the tower for views.
  • Savor a local Kölsch beer at the historic Früh am Dom brewery.
  • Stroll through the Belgian Quarter for quirky boutiques and cafes.
  • Explore the Chocolate Museum and indulge in sweet delicacies.
  • Visit the bustling Alter Markt for traditional German snacks and vibes.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Junior Suite
2 persons
485 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Classic Single Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Bathtub
Classic Double or Twin Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Bathtub
Grand Superior Double Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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

  • Free 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

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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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
1400 ft
Square
Domplatte
600 ft
Museum
Ludwig Museum
1200 ft
Museum
Museum of Applied Art Cologne
1100 ft
Museum
Roman-Germanic Museum
1300 ft
Church
St. Maria Himmelfahrt
500 ft
Museum
Kolumba
2000 ft
Domkloster 4
Dom Treasury
500 ft
Fountain
Fastnachtsbrunnen
1700 ft
Fountain
Jan von Werth Fountain
1400 ft
Church
St Ursula
1900 ft
Museum
Cologne's Municipal Museum
1500 ft
Boersenplatz 1
Edith Stein
1600 ft
Restaurants
Gaffel am Dom
200 ft
Bahnhofsvorplatz 1
Cafe Reichard
400 ft
Unter Fettenhennen 11
Hanse-Stube
100 ft
Trankgasse 1
Excelsior Hotel Ernst Koeln
200 ft
Trankgasse 1-5
Peking am Dom
200 ft
Marzellenstr. 2-8
Ambiance Am Dom
0 ft
Trankgasse 1-5
MAREDO Steakhouse
700 ft
Dompropst-Ketzer-Str. 1-9
Funkhaus Cafe Bar Restaurant
700 ft
Wallrafplatz 5 50667 Köln
Poke Makai
400 ft
Marzellenstr. 12a Right At The Roundabout
Galestro Italia
600 ft
Bahnhofsvorplatz 1
Getting around
City Centre
Cologne4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)25 min  ·  10.3 mi
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)71 min  ·  29.3 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at EUR 29 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 52 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian
Year renovated:
2011
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
133
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