The Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne Germany was ecxellent with the Best Travel Award 2025. The Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne is a luxurious 5-star hotel located directly opposite Cologne Cathedral and just a two-minute walk from Cologne Central Station. Since its opening in 1863, it has established itself as one of the most prestigious hotels in Germany.
The hotel offers 134 elegantly furnished rooms and suites, all equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV with international channels and a marble bathroom. The rooms are spacious and offer a free minibar and Wi-Fi for all mobile devices. The luxurious furnishings and attention to detail create an atmosphere of comfort and elegance. The Excelsior Hotel Ernst spoils its guests with a variety of culinary options. The Michelin-starred Taku restaurant offers exotic Asian dishes, while the Hanse Stube serves creative French cuisine. Guests can enjoy masterful patisserie and afternoon tea in the Wintergarten, and the Charles Bar offers a selection of champagnes, wines, cocktails and a cigar lounge with live music.
For relaxation and fitness, guests have access to a fitness room and two saunas, which are open daily from 07:00 to 22:00. The hotel also offers a piano bar where guests can enjoy tea and coffee specialities, homemade pastries, cocktails and live piano music. The Excelsior Hotel Ernst is also an ideal venue for meetings and events. It has eight stylishly equipped function rooms that are perfect for weddings, meetings and presentations. The hotel’s central location in the historic centre of Cologne allows guests to easily explore the city’s most important sights.
