Excelsior Hotel Ernst: A Grande Dame Facing Cologne Cathedral

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst has stood directly opposite Cologne Cathedral since 1863, a grand, family-owned hotel in the very heart of the Rhineland city, its windows filled with the twin spires of one of the great Gothic cathedrals of Europe. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, it is known for its collection of original Flemish tapestries and old-world service.

The dining spans classic and contemporary. taku holds a Michelin star, where chef Mirko Gaul combines fine dining with experimentation in Asian-inspired compositions; the Hanse Stube serves French haute cuisine with Rhineland accents under chef Lars Wolf; and the internationally known Charles Bar pours cocktails to piano music.

For a grand, central Cologne stay, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst is a benchmark.

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