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Excelsior Hotel ErnstvsDas Kleine Stapelhauschen
Excelsior Hotel Ernst and Das Kleine Stapelhauschen are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Excelsior Hotel Ernst ranks significantly better than Das Kleine Stapelhauschen. Excelsior Hotel Ernst scores 91 with recommendations from 8 reviewers such as Rough Guide, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Star Service
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Frommer's Michelin Guide
Trankgasse 1 - 5, Domplatz, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
From $162/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Old-master paintings, including a Van Dyck, grace this 1863 hotel's sumptuous Empire-style lobby, while Gobelin tapestries hang in the ballroom." Full review
Rough Guide "A member of the Leading Hotels of the World group, it’s recently been refurbished with a conservative but up-to-date ambience, a brace of restaurants and a Riesling-themed wine bar."
Michelin Guide "Traditional and modern elements have been combined with style and taste in this grand hotel by the cathedral."
Star Service "Although it lacks the dramatic edge of Hotel Im Wasserturm, this hotel is grounded on a traditional bedrock of discreet, deluxe hospitality that will please even the most cynical of business travelers." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This classic five-star hotel, located next to Cologne Cathedral and the city's main train station, has maintained high standards since 1863." Full review
Jetsetter "A glamorous, five-star stay with views of Cologne's magnificent Gothic cathedral, with spa access, champagne and a suite option - Christmas availability." Full review
Frommer's "The breakfast room contains a Gobelins tapestry, and the walls of the public areas are hung with works by big names. The art is set off by gleaming and elegant public rooms...guest rooms are swank. " Full review
Michelin Guide "The rooms and suites are outfitted with crisp reproduction furnishings, rich fabrics and all the requisite modern amenities, from sound-proofed windows to wi-fi. " Full review
Das Kleine Stapelhauschen
Insight Guides Rough Guide Fodor's Frommer's
Fischmarkt 1-3, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
- 24-hour front desk
- Flatscreen TV
- Express check-in / check-out
Insight Guides "This narrow-fronted old edifice stands... right by the River Rhine. Characterful, highly individual rooms and a restaurant serving hearty food."
Rough Guide "Charming Altstadt hotel/restaurant... rooms overlooking the river are the nicest."
Fodor's "The hotel's quaintly furnished rooms are far from luxurious, but the place wins points for its history and reasonable prices." Full review
Frommer's "The two town houses that make up this very old-fashioned and atmospheric hotel stand on a corner of a historic square, right on the Rhine in one of the busiest sections of the Altstadt" Full review
