The 5-star luxury EXCELSIOR HOTEL ERNST is situated in the city centre of Cologne face to face with the 'Dom' cathedral. Only 100m away from the central station. Enjoy your stay in 152 comfortable rooms and suites. Imagine waking up, overlooking the glorious spires of the Gothic 'Dom' cathedral: - Welcome to the EXCELSIOR HOTEL ERNST! An oasis of peace and convenience awaits you in the heart of Cologne: The EXCELSIOR HOTEL ERNST is known for its meticulous attention to detail and exquisite design. Each of the 152 rooms and suites has been decorated individually and appointed with rich fabrics, paintings and precious antiquities. A harmonious blend of distinctive colour schemes gives the final personal touch. Relax in the hotel's own health club. Enjoy working out, sauna and steam bath - all complimentary or with Marga Inveen in the Studio de Beauté with personalised care and massage programmes. Thanks to the central location of the hotel, 15 minutes from the airport and 200 metres away from the main train station, sights such as Cologne cathedral, the Philharmonie, the theatre, the Old Town, the KölnArena, museums and the city centre as well as the exhibition centre are easily reachable on foot. In a stylish atmosphere, the renowned gourmet restaurant Hanse Stube offers distinguished diners international creations with classic service of the highest level. Exciting, young and dynamic: this is the way in which 'Taku', the restaurant of Asian delights, is presented. Chef Sven Feldmann will offer you an unforgettable experience in the tradition of Asian cuisine and hospitality. The piano bar at the EXCELSIOR HOTEL ERNST is a popular meeting place both for guests and the residents of Cologne. Relax to live music and leave day-to-day life behind to live the moment. Style and contemporary comfort are offered by 12 exclusive conference rooms for up to 200 people, air-conditioned, with daylight and equipped with state of the art technical equipment - a perfect background for conventions, conferences, private meetings and festivities...........