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Excelsior Hotel ErnstvsDom Hotel Koeln
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Excelsior Hotel Ernst ranks significantly higher than Dom Hotel Koeln. Excelsior Hotel Ernst comes in at 91 with recommendations from 8 publications like The Telegraph, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
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
Dom Hotel Koeln Frommer's
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Domkloster 2A, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Few hotels in Germany have been so consistently awarded the official government five stars or maintained such a standard of excellence as this old-world hotel right across from the cathedral." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built in 1857, and renovated and rebuilt innumerable times since, the 120 rooms drip with traditional luxury and most have views of the namesake Dom." Full review
Michelin Guide "Established in 1857, this traditional grand hotel is in a prime position directly by the cathedral. It has nine room categories, all in a classic elegant style with modern technical facilities."
