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Excelsior Hotel Ernst

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Trankgasse 1 - 5 | Domplatz, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Ranked #1 of 280 hotels in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 307 Reviews
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  • Very good(4)
  • Christmas market(4)
  • Perfect location(3)
  • Free mini bar(3)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile
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We where here to have a sunday brunch with friends and had a wonderfull afternoon. Very correct service and all the 12 guests where pleased and enjoyed the food and wines that where offered including a live sushi station. As usuall we stayed in the hotel and had a nice junior suite with fresh flowers and sweets in our room... More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

Big thanks go out to all of he staff at the Excelsior for making our stay so wonderful. After booking via another travel website, I had emailed the hotel ahead of our stay and cheekily asked if it would be possible to have a room with a Cathedral view as we were celebrating a birthday during our stay. They replied... More

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Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Fantastic hotel, so central for everything, 5 mins from the train station. Staff were outstanding, all so friendly, was given an upgrade due to my birthday, the hotel is full of charm and old school glamour, the piano bar and courtyard are so relaxing and beautiful. Free mini bar stocked daily, breakfast - great selection with eggs made to order.... More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This hotel is very well located, near the station and to the Dom. Staff is extremely helpful, Rooms are spacious and very well decorated. There´s a free mini bar, which is also very convenient. I definetely recommend it.

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Almere, The Netherlands
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

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

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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

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

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Exeter, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

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

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EHEKoeln, Geschäftsführer at Excelsior Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
10 May 2012

Dear Charles, Thank you very much for your comment on the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. It is great to read that we could convince you of the hotel by itscentral location, next to the cathedral and the main station, as well as our service philosophy. We aim for making the stay of our guests as comforting and memorable as possible. It... More

Laurel, Maryland
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
194 helpful votes 194 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

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

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

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

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EHEKoeln, Geschäftsführer at Excelsior Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
10 May 2012

Dear Helen, Thank you very much for your positive comment on the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. It makes us proud to read, that you had such a pleasant stay at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Thank you as well for your compliments to the service philosophy and the restaurant outlet. Reading comments like these are not only an affirmation for all colleagues... More

London England
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

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

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Address: Trankgasse 1 - 5 | Domplatz, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Price range (per night):* 190 AUD - 504 AUD

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