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The '''Excelsior Hotel Ernst''' is a historic hotel established in 1863 in [[Innenstadt, Cologne]], Germany, adjacent to [[Cologne Cathedral]].
[[File:Excelsior Hotel Ernst Köln (4973).jpg|thumb|Excelsior Hotel Ernst (2008)]]
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The '''Excelsior Hotel Ernst''' with a view of [[Cologne Cathedral]], ''the Dom'', was built in 1863. Carl Ernst was the constructor and first owner of the hotel, which was formerly called "Hotel Ernst".


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Hotel in the 30s.jpg|thumb|Circa 1930s]]
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Eight years later, in 1871, Carl Ernst sold the hotel to Friedrich Kracht. Four years after buying the hotel, Kracht died and his wife and son, Carl Kracht, had to manage the [[Innenstadt, Cologne|Innenstadt]] hotel. Meanwhile, the hotel had become part of Cologne's better society, and in 1884, Carl Kracht was appointed Prince of the [[Cologne Carnival]] - a big honor in Cologne. From early times, the hotel had famous guests, such as German Emperor [[William I, German Emperor|William I]] and American artist [[Andy Warhol]].<ref>[http://www.koelntourismus.de/stadtfuehrungen/oeffentliche-fuehrungen/oeffentliche-stadtfuehrungen/koeln-fuer-kenner/excelsior-hotel-ernst.html Excelsior Hotel Ernst on koelntourismus.de]</ref>
The '''Hotel Ernst''' opened on 16 May 1863.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History - since 1863 in Cologne |url=https://www.excelsiorhotelernst.com/en/the-hotel/history/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Excelsior Hotel Ernst |language=en-GB}}</ref> It was built by Carl Ernst, who sold the hotel to Friedrich Kracht in 1871. In 1875, Kracht died and his wife and son, Carl Kracht, assumed operation of the hotel. The hotel became a favorite haunt of Cologne's elite, and in 1884, Carl Kracht was honored by the city with an appointment as Prince of the [[Cologne Carnival]].


In 1889, Carl Kracht married Emma Pauline Baur of the Swiss Hoteliers family Baur, who owned both the famous [[Hotel Baur au Lac]] and the [[Savoy Baur en Ville]]. Carl Kracht and his family lived in [[Zurich]] and he managed the Hotel Baur au Lac. After his wedding, he appointed a general manager to take care of the Hotel Ernst's operations.
In 1889, Carl Kracht married Emma Pauline Baur of the Swiss Hoteliers family Baur, who owned both the famous [[Hotel Baur au Lac]] and the [[Savoy Baur en Ville]]. Carl Kracht and his family lived in [[Zurich]] and he managed the Hotel Baur au Lac. After his wedding, he appointed a general manager to take care of the Hotel Ernst's operations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History - since 1863 in Cologne |url=https://www.excelsiorhotelernst.com/en/the-hotel/history/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Excelsior Hotel Ernst |language=en-GB}}</ref>


From 1908 to 1910 the Hotel Ernst was rebuilt and re-opened as ''Grand-Hotel Excelsior Hotel Ernst'' with at the time unparalleled comfort: 100 rooms out of 250 had a private bathroom. In 1918, after [[World War I]], the British Army moved into the hotel and used it as their headquarters during the occupation of the Rhineland. On 31 December 1926 Excelsior Hotel Ernst celebrated its second re-opening after the British army left. During World War II, a part of the hotel was damaged and the owner family was very concerned to rebuild it as soon as the war was over. So, another re-opening took place after the end of World War II.
From 1908 to 1910 the hotel was entirely rebuilt. It reopened as the ''Excelsior Hotel Ernst'' with unparalleled luxury for the time: 60 of the 200 bedrooms had a private bathroom. In 1918, after [[World War I]], the British Army moved into the hotel and used it as their headquarters during the occupation of the Rhineland. On 31 December 1926, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst celebrated its reopening, after the British army left.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History - since 1863 in Cologne |url=https://www.excelsiorhotelernst.com/en/the-hotel/history/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Excelsior Hotel Ernst |language=en-GB}}</ref> Portions of the 1927 [[silent film]] film ''[[The Beggar from Cologne Cathedral]]'' were filmed at the hotel.

During World War II, the upper levels of the hotel were damaged by air raids in 1943, but the first four floors continued operating through 1944. The hotel's manager, Max Mattheus, abandoned the hotel with the remaining staff on 2 May 1945, pinning a note to the front that it was Swiss property.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History - since 1863 in Cologne |url=https://www.excelsiorhotelernst.com/en/the-hotel/history/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Excelsior Hotel Ernst |language=en-GB}}</ref> The hotel was again requisitioned by the British Army. The hotel reopened after the currency reforms resulting from the introduction of the [[Deutsche Mark]] in June 1948.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History - since 1863 in Cologne |url=https://www.excelsiorhotelernst.com/en/the-hotel/history/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Excelsior Hotel Ernst |language=en-GB}}</ref>


In 1986 a new wing was constructed, the "Neubau", with 29 rooms and suites. All renovations were done under the supervision of the interior designer Count [[Siegwart Pilati]].
In 1986 a new wing was constructed, the "Neubau", with 29 rooms and suites. All renovations were done under the supervision of the interior designer Count [[Siegwart Pilati]].
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Excelsior Hotel Ernst is member of [[The Leading Hotels of the World]] and family Kracht-Roulet is still owner of the hotel. Since November 2012 Henning Matthiesen is the general manager of the hotel.
Excelsior Hotel Ernst is member of [[The Leading Hotels of the World]] and family Kracht-Roulet is still owner of the hotel. Since November 2012 Henning Matthiesen is the general manager of the hotel.

The hotel was in the center of [[New Year's Eve sexual assaults in Germany]] in 2016.
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The hotel has hosted many famous guests, including Kaiser [[William I, German Emperor|William I]] and American artist [[Andy Warhol]].<ref>[http://www.koelntourismus.de/stadtfuehrungen/oeffentliche-fuehrungen/oeffentliche-stadtfuehrungen/koeln-fuer-kenner/excelsior-hotel-ernst.html Excelsior Hotel Ernst on koelntourismus.de]</ref>
The croation born free lancer security man Ivan Jurcevic, who helped a lot of women to get away from their harassaers, was shortly afterwards fired from the hotel out of political reasons. </ref http://www.ksta.de/koeln/-ivan-jurcevic-wird-zum-helden-der-koelner-silvesternacht-sote,15187530,33485416.html ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Latest revision as of 12:23, 26 August 2024

Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Map
General information
LocationInnenstadt, Cologne, Germany
AddressDomplatz/Trankgasse 1-5
Coordinates50°56′30″N 6°57′23″E / 50.94167°N 6.95639°E / 50.94167; 6.95639
Opening16 May 1863
Other information
Number of rooms142
Number of suites13
Number of restaurants2
Website
www.excelsiorhotelernst.com

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst is a historic hotel established in 1863 in Innenstadt, Cologne, Germany, adjacent to Cologne Cathedral.

History

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Circa 1930s

The Hotel Ernst opened on 16 May 1863.[1] It was built by Carl Ernst, who sold the hotel to Friedrich Kracht in 1871. In 1875, Kracht died and his wife and son, Carl Kracht, assumed operation of the hotel. The hotel became a favorite haunt of Cologne's elite, and in 1884, Carl Kracht was honored by the city with an appointment as Prince of the Cologne Carnival.

In 1889, Carl Kracht married Emma Pauline Baur of the Swiss Hoteliers family Baur, who owned both the famous Hotel Baur au Lac and the Savoy Baur en Ville. Carl Kracht and his family lived in Zurich and he managed the Hotel Baur au Lac. After his wedding, he appointed a general manager to take care of the Hotel Ernst's operations.[2]

From 1908 to 1910 the hotel was entirely rebuilt. It reopened as the Excelsior Hotel Ernst with unparalleled luxury for the time: 60 of the 200 bedrooms had a private bathroom. In 1918, after World War I, the British Army moved into the hotel and used it as their headquarters during the occupation of the Rhineland. On 31 December 1926, the Excelsior Hotel Ernst celebrated its reopening, after the British army left.[3] Portions of the 1927 silent film film The Beggar from Cologne Cathedral were filmed at the hotel.

During World War II, the upper levels of the hotel were damaged by air raids in 1943, but the first four floors continued operating through 1944. The hotel's manager, Max Mattheus, abandoned the hotel with the remaining staff on 2 May 1945, pinning a note to the front that it was Swiss property.[4] The hotel was again requisitioned by the British Army. The hotel reopened after the currency reforms resulting from the introduction of the Deutsche Mark in June 1948.[5]

In 1986 a new wing was constructed, the "Neubau", with 29 rooms and suites. All renovations were done under the supervision of the interior designer Count Siegwart Pilati. In addition to French cuisine restaurant Hanse Stube, a second restaurant was opened in 2001: the taku, offers Asian cuisine in a contemporary atmosphere. In 2007, 45 rooms were turned into 35 more spacious rooms in the "Hanse Flügel".

Excelsior Hotel Ernst is member of The Leading Hotels of the World and family Kracht-Roulet is still owner of the hotel. Since November 2012 Henning Matthiesen is the general manager of the hotel.

The hotel has hosted many famous guests, including Kaiser William I and American artist Andy Warhol.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "History - since 1863 in Cologne". Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  2. ^ "History - since 1863 in Cologne". Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  3. ^ "History - since 1863 in Cologne". Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  4. ^ "History - since 1863 in Cologne". Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  5. ^ "History - since 1863 in Cologne". Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  6. ^ Excelsior Hotel Ernst on koelntourismus.de
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