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Wine & Dine
Top 3 Luxury Hotels Germany
Excelsior Hotel Ernst Cologne’s only Grand Hotel rolls out the red carpet Just steps away from the famous Cologne Cathedral, you find hospitality at its best in the 5-star Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Being the only member of the “Leading Hotels of the World” in town the personalized service here is as legendary as the dining experience in its Michelin starred Restaurant “taku”. TEXT: CORDELIA MAKARTSEV | PHOTOS: EXCELSIOR HOTEL ERNST
Family-owned since 1863, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst looks back on a long history as Cologne’s most luxurious hotel. The exposed position, in the heart of the city op-
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posite Cologne Cathedral, a world heritage landmark that took some 600 years to build, is appreciated by business and leisure travelers alike. Cologne’s Main Station, the
city’s best shopping, the opera, philharmonic and many famous museums are also within walking distance. In the evening, guests find a wide range of the traditional breweries, trendy bars and inviting coffee shops close to the hotel. But it is not only the perfect location that explains the hotel’s long success story.“Your Individuality is our Excellence” is the motto at the heart of the daily business at the