Excelsior Hotel Ernst
1842 reviews on Booking.com
A grand hotel right by the cathedral since 1863. Michelin-starred taku restaurant and timeless elegance.
The Excelsior Hotel Ernst has been Cologne's premier address for 160 years. Set directly across from the cathedral, it is home to the Michelin-starred taku restaurant, the traditional Hanse-Stube and generous suites with cathedral views.
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