The Art of Luxury Issue 38 2019 | Page 19

TREATS AND TRADITION The privately-owned Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne opened its doors 156 years ago. Ever since, it has blossomed as a much sought-after attraction within the industry. Located right in the city center of Cologne, it is situated opposite the UNESCO world heritage site of the imposing Cologne Cathedral, the most visited monument in Germany. With 195 employees looking after 137 rooms and suites, highest service standards are guaranteed. The hotel offers twelve individual meeting rooms, taku the Michelin star restaurant with modern East Asian cuisine as well as the innovative French Hanse Stube restaurant and last but not least, the much-regarded Afternoon Tea, exclusively inspired by star pastry chef Pierre Hermé, thus unmatched in Germany. Newly designed Suite With a tradition of imposing names on their guest lists like German Emperor William I and, in postwar times, famous artists like Andy Warhol, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst nowadays continues to accommodate illustrious international guests from the worlds of art, culture and politics, as well as business and leisure travelers. With its mix of tradition and charm and its manifold special highlights, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst provides just the right ambiance for a luxurious stay in the heart of Cologne, where every guest can feel at home. www.excelsiorhotelernst.com For reservations please call [phone] or e-mail [email protected] Excelsior Hotel Ernst, Trankgasse 1-5, 50667 Cologne