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Historic grand hotel grandeur facing Cologne Cathedral since 1863, home to 1-Michelin-starred taku and the legendary Hanse Stube in Cologne.
Complimentary gourmet breakfast daily for up to two guests throughout your stay.
$100 USD dining credit per room per stay applicable at taku, Hanse Stube, or Charles Bar.
Priority room category upgrade upon arrival subject to availability.
Special welcome amenity, early check-in, and late check-out priority.
For more than 160 years, Excelsior Hotel Ernst has stood directly opposite Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) as the quintessential grand hotel of the Rhineland. Combining five-star family-owned hospitality with two Michelin-recognized culinary destinations, this Leading Hotels of the World icon represents Cologne luxury at its absolute zenith.
Founded in 1863, the hotel features 136 classically furnished rooms and suites—many framing incomparable views of the Cathedral's Gothic twin spires. Guests savor Chef Mirko Gaul's 1-Michelin-starred East Asian haute cuisine at taku, timeless French classics table-side at Hanse Stube, afternoon tea in the Wintergarten, and creative mixology at Charles Bar.
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136 Classically Crafted Rooms & Suites
Sophisticated 380 sq ft sanctuary blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary luxury. Features a plush king bed, sitting salon, executive writing desk, and Italian marble bathroom with deep soaking tub and rain shower.
Spacious 520 sq ft open-plan suite featuring a comfortable sitting salon with plush sofa and armchairs, luxurious king bedding, walk-in dressing area, and generous Italian marble bathroom with dual vanities.
Spectacular 700 sq ft signature suite framing breathtaking direct vistas of the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral. Features a private master bedroom, separate lavish living salon, dining area, guest powder room, and marble spa bath.
The hotel's premier presidential residence spanning over 860 sq ft. Boasts an opulent grand salon, antique furnishings, master king bedroom, walk-in dressing chamber, and magnificent marble bathroom with private sauna or jacuzzi.
1-Michelin-Starred East Asian Artistry & French Haute Cuisine
Awarded 1 Michelin Star, taku is celebrated for Chef Mirko Gaul's masterful interpretations of East Asian haute cuisine, drawing inspiration from Japan, China, Thailand, and Vietnam in a serene zen-inspired setting.
Known as Cologne's culinary living room, Hanse Stube has served timeless French classics, table-side carved Châteaubriand, and Rhine regional delicacies for decades in an atmosphere of warm mahogany and refined tradition.
An intimate cocktail and champagne bar named after founder Charles Ernst. Serves bespoke cocktails, vintage spirits, and the hotel's legendary traditional British Afternoon Tea in the adjoining light-filled Wintergarten salon.
No luxury hotel in Germany enjoys a more commanding proximity to a world-famous architectural monument. Step out the front doors and you are directly at the foot of Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Germany's most visited attraction.
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