The Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany is celebrating Christmas by offering its guests a bespoke Advent package to celebrate the famous Cologne Christmas Market held in the city from 23rd November to 23rd December.

The 'Advent Weekend' package includes two nights in a standard room, mulled wine upon arrival, complimentary mini-bar, the breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday morning, complimentary use of the sauna and fitness suite and late check-out on Sunday giving you lots of time to explore the Cologne Cathedral Christmas market.

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst is a member of �The Leading Hotels of the World� and centrally located in the heart of Cologne, opposite the Cologne Cathedral. The hotel is a two minute walk from the main shopping districts, the Cologne perfume houses and the famous breweries and beer kellers of the city.

The market at the Cologne Cathedral is one of the most impressive of Cologne's Christmas markets, due to the backdrop of the imposing Cathedral, and is right on your doorstep at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Beneath the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland you can find 160 attractively designed wooden pavilions. Here you can choose from numerous sweet delicacies, watch artisans at work and enjoy the "Original Christmas mulled wine" out of the festively decorated Christmas mugs.

As Christmas approaches there is plenty of entertainment throughout the city including a variety of Christmas concerts, Nativity scene displays and a huge temporary ice rink on Heumarkt.

The Advent Weekend package starts from �258 per person sharing a twin or double room and can be booked at reservation@excelsior-hotel-ernst.de

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For further press information and enquiries, please contact: Cath Couzens at cath.couzens@perception-uk.com / 07843 382 386

Notes to Editors:

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst dates back to 1863 and is located in the city centre of Cologne, Germany. The family owned 142 bedroom hotel is a 5* hotel and a member of 'The Leading Hotels of the World'. The Hotel is situated in the centre of Cologne, directly opposite the spectacular cathedral and only 2 minutes walk from the railway station, local attractions and the Rhine River. The hotel has two restaurants Hanse Stube offering innovative French cuisine and Taku providing guests with a range of Asian dishes. The famous breweries and bars of Cologne are within easy walking distance as are the 'cologne' perfume houses of the city. Standard bedrooms start from �207 Bed and Breakfast.