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Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Gourmet Hotel

City Hotel

89

Falstaff Hotel Guide 2026

Next to Cologne Cathedral, you can enjoy an exclusive grand hotel atmosphere. The concierge service is excellent.

20 /20 Location

8 /10 Style

18 /20 Rooms

8 /15 Wellness

15 /15 Service

20 /20 Culinary

Gym

Dogs allowed

Child friendly

Spa

Shuttleservice

Bar / Entertainment

Room from: € 319,-

Parking Space

134 rooms

Domplatz/Trankgasse 1–5
50667 Cologne
Germany
+49 221 2701
+49 221 2701 [email protected]
www.excelsiorhotelernst.com

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