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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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  • Train station(5)
  • Very good(4)
  • Christmas market(4)
  • Perfect location(3)
  • Free mini bar(3)
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

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

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

Dear Lynne, Thank you very much for your comment on the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. It is an honour that you perceived the Excelsior Hotel Ernst as the best hotel you stayed in during your trip. It makes us very proud to read that the service philosophy, the design of the hotel and the breakfast offer made your stay a pleasant... More

Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

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.

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

Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. It is great to read, that you enjoyed your stay in cologne and at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. We are happy to read, that we convinced you of our service philosophy and design of the hotel. We are looking forward to welcoming you again soon.... More

California
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

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

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EHEKoeln, Geschäftsführer at Excelsior Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Dear guest, Thank you for your positive comment on this portal. We are happy, that we could surprise you not only with the central location next to the Cathedral, but also with our concept of tradition and innovation, what is reflected in service and design. It is great to read, that you had such a pleasant stay at the Excelsior... More

netherlands
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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In a few words Amazing hotel.. We stayed here with christmas time.my wife an d my 2 loving kids. From ariving to leaving the hotel.. It was top service.. The parked our car and shoewd us our room, even the kids 7/8 years old , where pampering.. Then we reserved christmas day by hans stube.. Restaurant inside the hotel,again amazing... More

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EHEKoeln, Geschäftsführer at Excelsior Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Dear Mr Bruining, Thank you very much for your comment on the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. We are very happy that you had such a good time at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. It makes us proud to read, that you were convinced of our service philosophy and the offerings in the Hanse Stube. Thank you as well, for your compliments to... More

The Hague, The Netherlands
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

We just wanted to spend weekend relaxing and are happy that we made the best choice to spend 2 nights in this Hotel. We arrived Friday evening. We were escorted by Check-in Lady. She explained everything very well. The room was on 5th floor and quite spacious. In fact the whole structure is quite large and spacious. Definitely 5 star... More

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EHEKoeln, Geschäftsführer at Excelsior Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
29 March 2012

Dear guest, Thank you very much for taking time to comment on the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. It is great to read, that you had a peaceful stay in Cologne and at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. We are happy, that we could convince you with our central location next to the cathedral and central station. Thank you as well for your... More

Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

We had wonderful stay here 3 days prior to Christmas 2011. We arrived in the morning and we were fortunate to check into our room early and were even escorted to our room by the check-in lady. The customer service for the whole trip was excellent. Some major positives about this hotel: - large and modern rooms - excellent buffet... More

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EHEKoeln, Geschäftsführer at Excelsior Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
20 March 2012

Dear Andrew, Thank you for your positive comment on the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. We are happy to read that you had a pleasant stay at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst and in Cologne. It is great to read that we could not only surprise you with our location next to the main station and cathedral, but also convince you with the... More

Boston
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Located opposite Cologne’s magnificent cathedral, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst exudes luxury and professional service. Check-in was friendly and quick. Valet parking for the car, an escort to our rooms, and bags brought up. We had new rooms – possibly in a new part or newly renovated section of the hotel – certainly 5 star standard – and very comfortable. (Just... More

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EHEKoeln, Geschäftsführer at Excelsior Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
12 March 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking your time to evaluate the Excelsior Hotel Ernst on this portal. It is great to read that you appreciated our service philosophy that much. The employees of the Excelsior Hotel Ernst seek to make the stay of our guests as pleasant as possible. We are also happy that we could convince you... More

cali
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Hotel was great but one thing that could make a difference, fabric softener on the towels, nothing is worse than taking a shower and having to use a sandpaper towel to dry off. Hope they make this change,

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EHEKoeln, Geschäftsführer at Excelsior Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
28 February 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking your time to evaluate the Excelsior Hotel Ernst on this portal. It is our daily ambition to create a comfortable atmosphere for every guest each day anew; therefore we will take your honest comment in consideration concerning the fabric softener on the towels. We really hope to welcome you again at the... More

Frankfurt, Germany
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 via mobile

We had a short stay over Carneval weekend in Cologne, thanks to the hotel - a great memorable stay. Fantastic service, excellent rooms (deluxe category: spacious, high ceilings, looks very new, free minibar), great location in front of the Dome and a super breakfast. Hard to park if you are coming with a car, especially streets were closed during Carneval

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EHEKoeln, Geschäftsführer at Excelsior Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
27 February 2012

Dear Wadim, Thank you very much for taking your time to evaluate the Excelsior Hotel Ernst on this portal. We are very proud to read that you appreciated our service quality and enjoyed your stay at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst, despite the unfavorable parking situation during this special time in Cologne. We put great emphasize on the opinion of our... More

Bruges, Belgium
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

I enjoy all kind of hotels. Every kind of hotel in every pricerange has it's worth. For a five star hotel with excellent ratings my expectations are high as is my eye for detail. The global evaluation is without a shadow of doubt good. The location can't be any better next to the Dom and city centre. The hotel is... More

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EHEKoeln, Geschäftsführer at Excelsior Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
28 February 2012

Dear guest, Thank you for your comment on the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. We are happy that we could convince you with our location next to the cathedral and the city centre. Your compliment to our housekeeping department makes us very proud. We seek for creating an unforgettable experience for all of our guests. Therefore, reading that you were satisfied with... 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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