Ex­cel­si­or Hotel Ernst * * * * *

Time­less el­eg­ance and tra­di­tion char­ac­ter­ize the Ex­cel­si­or Hotel Ernst and fas­cin­ate guests from all over the world.

Carl Ernst, better known as “restorer of the royal curt at the central station”, built this Grand Hotel in 1863. For more than 150 years of varied history, Cologne´s first and finest luxury hotel address unites tradition and innovation in an extraordinary symbiosis. As the only member of the Leading Hotels of the World in Cologne, the philosophy of the Excelsior Hotel Ernst “Your individuality is our excellence” is lived daily by its 195 employees.

The exposed position, in the heart of the city and vis-à-vis to the Cologne Cathedral, makes it easily accessible from all directions. The opera, philharmonic and many famous museums, as well as the fairground are also with-in walking distance. Guests find a wide range of attractive luxury shopping possibilities close to the hotel and just a few minutes by foot there are the traditional breweries, trendy bars and inviting coffee shops.

Nobel materials and valuable antiques give each of the 140 rooms and suites its own character and individual charm. Harmonic colors create a timeless home décor which invite to relax. This personal note, in conjunction to the classic-modern furnishing, fulfills every wish. In the so-called Hanseflügel, the hotel´s Executive Wing, Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites and Executive Suites offer a discrete and private atmosphere at highest comfort.

The name of the restaurant taku comes from Japanese and means House of hospitality. The taku, awarded with one Michelin star, is the first address for authentic East Asian delights. Plan the individual stations of your “Asia travel” with chosen specialties from the puristic Japanese, the tasty Chinese, the lusty Thai or the spicy Vietnamese cuisine.

At the multiple award-winning gourmet Restaurant Hanse Stube, you will experience culinary magic moments. The motivated team creates innovative French cuisine with local influences, whose finesse is famous far beyond the city border. Exquisite wines from all over the world complete this culinary trip. As an oasis in the middle of the city life, the Mediterranean design of the restaurant terrace invites the guests to enjoy light and seasonal meals during a short lunch break or on a pleasant summer evening.

During the day, the team of the Piano Bar offers coffee and tea specialties as well as pâtisserie and cakes. The friendly and committed employees will be pleased to assist you, competent in one´s field, with the selection of your drinks. In the evening the charming bar team will mix excellent cocktail classics and own creations.

A harmonic ambience and the stylish design of the lobby lounge accompany the traditional Excelsior Hotel Ernst Afternoon Tea which was extended with a selection of the famous Macarons from the famous French confec-tioner Pierre Hermé. A selection of sweet and savoury High Tea Classics, which accomplish the classical English High Tea ceremony complement the broad variety of tea types.

12 elegant function rooms for up to 200 persons and our exclusive Business Suites provide the perfect venue for demanding events in the historic ambience of the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Business meetings and private events will find a representative frame. One individual contact person of the Hotel will always be available to guarantee professional and individual care according to your needs and wishes, so we will always find the perfect solution for your successful event.

For 150 years, the most beautiful weddings are being celebrated in the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. For the most beautiful day of your life, your personal wedding planner takes over the organization, so you can fully enjoy and celebrate this exceptional day.

Benefit from the hotel´s experience and expertise – of course we will also care about the professional appearance at your private events. The Excelsior Hotel Ernst catering service offers culinary magic moments considering your wishes and ideas. Whether you celebrate at home, in your company or at private premises in the Rhineland, you enjoy the service and quality throughout our Grand Hotel. We will also be pleased to look for the perfect venue for your event.

After a hard day, you have the possibility to completely relax at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst sauna and fitness area. With state-of-the-art fitness equipment you can advance your fitness or you can chill during a visit at the excellently equipped sauna and steam bath area. For pleasant refreshment you have a rain-, hail- and freshness shower.