The location and beautiful rooms of the Excelsior Hotel Ernst warrant a high rating in themselves. The Dom of Cologne is opposite the hotel and all the main attractions like the Altstadt (Old Town) are really close. Our room was huge and decorated with high quality materials and furnishings. But what really makes this hotel stand out compared to other... More

The hotel is an easy walk from the railway station. Staff were friendly and professional throughout our entire three day stay. The room was large and attractively furnished with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was large with an excellent shower and a separate bath. The free mini-bar was restocked each day. Television choices were excellent and included English language... More

This is an outstanding hotel. It is ideally situated beside the cathedral and main station, the rooms are spotlessly clean and well-provided, the service is faultless, and food excellent although the dinner menu was really beyond our purse, Most visitors to Cologne are probably passing through rather than staying for any length of time, and for an overnight stay, treat... More

I picked the Excelsior Hotel Ernst (EHE) for my recent weekend visit to Cologne for two reasons: its #1 TA ranking and reviews, and its location. I'm glad I did; EHE is an outstanding hotel. (I also got a very good rate on Expedia -- $170/night, including all taxes and service charges.) The EHE is lovely; the hotel property is... More

I chose the hotel for its proximity to the Cathedral and that it was an old 19th century building. I was not disappointed. Its perfectly positioned and very luxurious. The service was impeccable, probably some of the best I have ever experienced. The restaurant is expensive - but its a gourmet treat. I have nothing but positive things to say... More

In line with the recent reviews, this is a nice hotel with good service from the staff. On check in I was upgraded to a larger room. The room was large, but perhaps a bit bland with regards to decour. Mind, how much time do you spend in your room. A nice touch on check in was being shown to... More

My son and I stayed at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst for one night the first of April. This hotel is fabulous! We arrived at 6 am, after traveling from Copenhagen on the night train. Walking out of the train station, the first thing we saw was The Dom. It was awe inspiring. Turning the corner, across from The Dom, was... More

We stayed here in December 2011 for 2 nights to visit the Christmas markets and the Dom Cathedral. You could not choose a better hotel for location and room size, it was exceptional. The check in staff were really friendly and helpful and made us feel important to them. we would love to stay here again in the future. More

The hotel is elegant, the rooms spacious and the location perfect (right across from the Cologne Dome). The service is also superb. The surprise is that such a traditional setting hosts a restaurant that is very new age in both decor and food. From the minute we walked in the hotel's Taku Restaurant, I felt transported in time and space... More