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Unforgettable experiences in the heart of Cologne With its elegance and classy design, the five-star luxury Excelsior Hotel Ernst is an exceptional place. Situated directly in the centre of Cologne, opposite the famous Cologne Cathedral, the Grand Hotel poses as the perfect starting point for exploring the city. Furthermore, one can spend some rather enchanting holidays here. TEXT: NANE STEINHOFF
Having been family-owned since 1863, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst combines traditions with modernity. As Cologne’s only member of the ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ luxury hotel collection, it seems no wonder that the hotel offers luxurious living comfort and the city’s highest service standards in its 140 rooms and luxury suites. The hotel’s exceptional holiday packages and deals further attract many visitors as these turn the famous Cologne Carnival, New Year’s Eve or Christmas into 28 | Issue 42 | September 2016
even more phenomenal experiences than they already are. An enchanting Christmas break Cologne has numerous Christmas markets and thus poses as the perfect city to get into that special Christmas feeling; and a stay at the festively decorated Excelsior Hotel Ernst will also convince the last remaining Christmas grouch that the festive season is not that bad. When visitors book the hotel’s special Christmas package, they
Main image: The Excelsior Hotel Ernst’s façade in Christmas time. Photo: © Excelsior Hotel Ernst Top right: Champagne reception. Photo: © Excelsior Hotel Ernst Right: New Year’s Eve in Cologne. Photo: © Fotolia, John Smith
can look forward to a glass of homemade, hot spiced wine as a welcome treat in the atmospheric hotel lobby with its luminous Christmas tree. In the rooms, a delicious greeting from the hotel’s own patisserie awaits guests and another highlight is the rich Excelsior breakfast. The ballrooms and the restaurants will further cater for exceptional culinary Christmas treats. For example, on 24, 25 and 26 December 2016, the Hanse Stube will serve a special menu with the likes of lobster ravioli with crustacean foam or Christmas goose with raisin-apples. In the taku restaurant, on the other hand, visitors will be able to indulge in Asian Christmas treats, such as wan-tans filled with brown crab. Speaking of culinary treats: do not miss the