Best Luxury Hotels in Altstadt-Nord
Discover our favourite luxury accommodation in Altstadt-Nord. Our collection of luxury hotels and resorts showcase the very finest in world-class hospitality. Each one has been selected, by our Editors, based on its exceptional service, refined interiors, excellent amenities and standout location. Let our expert selection help you find your perfect place to stay.
North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne, Altstadt-Nord
Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Hotel
(5 stars)At a glance
Rooms
133 rooms and suites, some with direct Cologne Cathedral views
Amenities
Hanse Stube, Michelin-starred taku, Wintergarten patisserie and tea-room, Charles Bar, spa and fitness centre
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Set directly beside Cologne Cathedral, next to the Hauptbahnhof and minutes from the Rhine
Standing right opposite the cathedral (and the station, making it handy for rail travellers), this five-storey 19th-century townhouse is a refined setting to relax after a day’s sightseeing. Unwind in the spa, or with a drink in the cigar lounge, to the sound of live piano music. Excelsior’s Michelin-starred restaurant Taku is a draw, serving an east Asian menu, plus you can sample French fine cuisine at Hanse Stube, take tea in the Winter Garden drawing room and dine al fresco in the courtyard. The hotel’s decor weaves together antique pieces with contemporary textiles, to a sophisticated effect.
