Excelsior Hotel Ernst
A grand hotel with heart and soul
Ranked #4 in Hotels with a restaurant in Cologne, and on 2 more rankings.
Excelsior Hotel Ernst is a hotel with 138 rooms at Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz, 50667, Köln, DE.
This five-star luxury hotel stands opposite Cologne Cathedral in the city centre. It has welcomed guests for over 160 years with grand tradition.
At a glance
| Address | Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz, 50667, Köln, DE |
| Rooms | 138 |
| Price band | €€€€ |
| Wi-Fi | Available |
| Map | OpenStreetMap |
| Best for | luxury travellers seeking central location |
From Excelsior Hotel Ernst's own website and OpenStreetMap.
Company facts
| Social profiles | Facebook, Instagram, YouTube |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Restaurant
- Spa or wellness
What stands out
The hotel is the only five-star grand hotel next to Cologne Cathedral.
“The Excelsior Hotel Ernst is Cologne s only 5-star grand hotel located directly next to Cologne Cathedral.”Excelsior Hotel Ernst, own website
The hotel offers award-winning dining including a Michelin-starred restaurant.
“From French haute cuisine in the Hanse Stube, to award-winning East-Asian-inspired creations at taku,”Excelsior Hotel Ernst, own website
How it ranks
Excelsior Hotel Ernst is ranked 4th of 10 in Hotels with a restaurant in Cologne (Lister Score 84.0), 7th of 10 in Hotels with a spa in Cologne (Lister Score 74.0) and 7th of 10 in Hotels in Cologne (Lister Score 84.0).
#4 in Hotels with a restaurant in Cologne · Lister Score 84.0
This five-star luxury hotel stands opposite Cologne Cathedral in the city centre.
Unrated, 493 m from the centre of Cologne.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; location 20; how complete its published information is 18; star rating 6.
“Yes, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst offers two outstanding restaurants and one bar, including the Asian-inspired Michelin-starred restaurant taku and the classic Hanse Stube .”Excelsior Hotel Ernst, own website
| Rank | Hotels with a restaurant in Cologne | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel Der Löwenbräu | 90.0 |
| 2 | Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne MGallery | 86.0 |
| 3 | Lyskirchen | 85.8 |
| 4 | Excelsior Hotel Ernst | 84.0 |
| 5 | Mauritius-Hotel | 84.0 |
| 6 | Adina Hotel Cologne | 83.3 |
| 7 | Novotel Koeln City | 81.0 |
| 8 | Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln | 76.0 |
| 9 | Hotel Allegro | 72.0 |
| 10 | Hotel Windsor | 71.0 |
#7 in Hotels with a spa in Cologne · Lister Score 74.0
This five-star luxury hotel stands opposite Cologne Cathedral in the city centre.
Unrated, 493 m from the centre of Cologne.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 30; location 20; how complete its published information is 18; star rating 6.
| Rank | Hotels with a spa in Cologne | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novotel Koeln City | 91.0 |
| 2 | Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln | 86.0 |
| 3 | Lyskirchen | 85.8 |
| 4 | Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne MGallery | 84.0 |
| 5 | Mauritius-Hotel | 84.0 |
| 6 | Adina Hotel Cologne | 83.3 |
| 7 | Excelsior Hotel Ernst | 74.0 |
| 8 | PhiLeRo Hotel Köln | 71.9 |
| 9 | Maritim | 70.0 |
| 10 | &REPEAT Köln Airport | 66.0 |
#7 in Hotels in Cologne · Lister Score 84.0
This five-star luxury hotel stands opposite Cologne Cathedral in the city centre.
Unrated, 493 m from the centre of Cologne.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; location 20; how complete its published information is 18; star rating 6.
“For over 160 years, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst has been welcoming guests through its doors right opposite Cologne Cathedral, in the heart of Cologne s Old Town.”Excelsior Hotel Ernst, own website
| Rank | Hotels in Cologne | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel am Augustinerplatz | 94.0 |
| 2 | Hotel Der Löwenbräu | 90.0 |
| 3 | Hotel Callas am Dom | 88.0 |
| 4 | Hotel Ibis Köln Am Dom | 88.0 |
| 5 | Flandrischer Hof | 86.3 |
| 6 | Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln | 86.0 |
| 7 | Excelsior Hotel Ernst | 84.0 |
| 8 | Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne MGallery | 84.0 |
| 9 | Novotel Koeln City | 83.0 |
| 10 | Hotel Ilbertz | 82.7 |
Frequently asked questions
Where is Excelsior Hotel Ernst?
Excelsior Hotel Ernst is at Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz, 50667, Köln, DE, in Cologne.
How does Excelsior Hotel Ernst rank on Lister?
Excelsior Hotel Ernst is ranked 4th of 10 in Hotels with a restaurant in Cologne (Lister Score 84.0), 7th of 10 in Hotels with a spa in Cologne (Lister Score 74.0) and 7th of 10 in Hotels in Cologne (Lister Score 84.0).
How many rooms does Excelsior Hotel Ernst have?
Excelsior Hotel Ernst has 138 rooms, as recorded on OpenStreetMap.
What facilities does Excelsior Hotel Ernst have?
Its own website mentions restaurant and spa or wellness.