Timeless elegance and tradition characterize the Excelsior Hotel Ernst and fascinate guests from all over the world. For more than 160 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.
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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 within 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 134 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.
taku, awarded with one Michelin star, welcomes you with a masterpiece of authentic East Asian cuisine! Head chef Mirko Gaul knows how to elicit the finest flavors out of basic Asian recipes by developing his own elegant and genuine interpretation of Asian cuisine. The style of head chef Mirko Gaul is a modern concept of the „Asian fusion“ cuisine, in which he deconstructs and reinterprets the gourmet kitchen of Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.
At the multiple award-winning gourmet Restaurant Hanse Stube, 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.
During the day, the team of the Charles Bar offers coffee and tea specialties as well as patisserie and cakes. In the evening the charming bar team will mix excellent cocktail classics and own creations.
The delicate patisserie of our executive pastry chef Fabian Scheithe and the Excelsior Afternoon Tea are full of special touches that turn afternoons and early evenings into an experience of their own.
