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Excelsior Hotel ErnstvsHotel Chelsea
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Excelsior Hotel Ernst is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Chelsea. Excelsior Hotel Ernst is ranked #2 in Cologne with praise from 8 reviews like Star Service, Lonely Planet and Frommer'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
Hotel Chelsea Fodor's Rough Guide Frommer's
Julicher Strasse 1, 50674 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
From $59/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This designer hotel with classic modern furnishings has a strong following among artists and art dealers, as well as with the musicians who come to play at the nearby Stadtgarten jazz club." Full review
Rough Guide "“Art hotel” in the Belgisches Viertel, with an astonishingly eccentric roof-line, artworks by artists who actually have a connection to the place and a good café on the ground floor."
Frommer's "This is one of Cologne's most chic designer boutique hotels, a favorite of painters, art-gallery owners, and other artists." Full review
