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Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

Hotel with bar/lounge, near Cologne Cathedral

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In the heart of Cologne, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne combines modern charm with warm hospitality. Take advantage of in-room WiFi and unwind at the cozy bar or coffee shop/cafe. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding
The current price is $96
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Room options

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Room (Rubys Choice Upgraded) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Rubys Choice Upgraded)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Room (Rubys Choice)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cosy Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Wow Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Nest Room) | Room amenity

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Nest Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Lovely Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Lovely Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Twin Bed (Band)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hohenzollernring 79-83, Cologne, 50672

What's nearby

  • Friesenplatz - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • MediaPark - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Neumarkt - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Musical Dome - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 28 min drive
  • Düsseldorf (MGL-Düsseldorf - Mönchengladbach) - 37 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 54 min drive
  • Cologne West Station - 8 min walk
  • Hansaring Station - 16 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Friesenplatz U-Bahn - 2 min walk
  • Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Rudolfplatz U-Bahn - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffeesaurus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus Päffgen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wilma Wunder Köln - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Akira - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

  • When you stay at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Cologne Trade Fair Grounds. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and bar. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Friesenplatz U-Bahn is steps away and Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn is 5 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 186 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (EUR 20 per day)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 24 for adults and EUR 24 for children

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs EUR 20 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 20 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG like?

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG is in Innenstadt, a short 2-minute walk from Friesenplatz U-Bahn and 19 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.

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Reviews

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was one of the best, with a delicious and varied selection. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, good rooms, excellent bar, clean and comfortable. Only downsides are the dirty, unpainted ceilings and that there is no fridge or water cooker in the rooms but those are small things
Kim, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location, room was veryclean.. and friendly staff.
anne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quick check in, fab bath products, room was large for one person and staff are kind and accommodating
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Funky, pared down and comfortable, The location was just okay, but had great access to transportation.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cool decor, nice (but pricey) 24 hr bar. Quiet rooms. Decent location, but a bit of a walk from the cathedral/river area.
Marius, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in hotel. Room is clean but you have to be close to the person you are sharing with as the shower opens into the room. Staff very friendly and nice bar area. Would definitely stay again
Ben, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room that had a modern feel but a lot of character (and a real perk being able to rent a guitar to the room). Bar in the hotel was really cool and leans into the theme of the hotel (being a former TV studio) and drinks were sublime. Staff really friendly and overall, I find it hard to fault anything - we really enjoyed our stay here and if returning to Cologne, would likely stay here again. (Especially being in a good and central location - everything is walkable)
Scott, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly stuff, clean room, and the breakfast is very health, many vegan options. Room is reasonably quiet for how downtown the hotel is located. I do feel that the heat is turned a little bit too high in the room at night for my liking.
Wen Hong, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rooms were a great size and spotlessly clean. Marshall amps in each room were very tempting but I never heard anyone fully rocking out with a it of the guitars available so either every guest was very respectful or the noise proofing very good. The eco friendly approach to linens was novel, finally a hotel that rewards you for being environmentally conscious!
Cologne skyline power cord to the very cool moon lamp
Guitars available for use
Bluetooth speaker with oomph
Marshall guitar amp for one of those guitars that are hanging around
Tim, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It’s a nice hotel, similar to citizen M checkin experience and bar service. The bread was cold and dry, the food variety is limited, would be nice to have scrambled or sunny side up eggs, rather than only boiled eggs. The staff are well trained and are service minded, polite and helpful. The rooms are good, clean. Pillows are less than basic. Shower and other amenities are very good.
Safwan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay close to soo many restaurants and shopping! Very clean and the staff was very nice!
Taylor, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel and prime location! Would definitely recommend
Tyron, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice quiet hotel. Located perfectly within the city!
Thomas, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Superb experience.

Friendly and helpful staff. Tasty breakfast. Comfortable room and great atmosphere. Well-situated yet quiet at night. Great value all round.
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, staff really friendly. Nicely situated in the city, easy to drop the car and walk to visit and going to restaurant. A very nice place to stay.
Nicolas, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended hotel in Cologne.

Lovely hotel we stay at for the same business trip annually. Comfy beds, modern rooms with great facilities and the most amazing in-room shower & sink area with the best light-up mirror. Love it and wouldn't enjoy anywhere else in Cologne as much.
Lauren, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel with everything you need. Small but clean rooms.
Martin, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Such a gorgeous place to stay! Book breakfast in advance or it's very expensive. Their in-room hygiene products are excellent and smell so good! Great place.
Arlena, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cool & trendy hotel in a perfect location

Very cool, trendy hotel with a great, laid back atmosphere. Perfect location. The rooms were amazing & the staff were brilliant. We loved it!
elaine, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Okay for a short trip

25 walk from the Dom. hotel was a bit too automated for our liking, although the staff were excellent. Tea and coffee only available is a booth on each floor, with a precarious hot water dispenser, I burned my finger. Staff were excellent, friendly, helpful and plenty of them. Could do with comfier chairs in the bar/restaurant. Nice selection at breakfast.
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fun hotel with everything you need. Walkable to all attractions and underground stop on the corner. Lots of nice bars and restaurants close by. Excellent staff.
Jenny, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location and really cool ambiance. One quip if anything, the pillows were a little to soft for my liking. Other than that, will stay here again, keep up the great work guys!
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quirky

Great location and helpful staff. Loved the jazz theme and their green initiatives such as no housekeeping in return for a free drink at the hotel bar. Room comfortable and clean too
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I had the best experience at Ruby Ella. The staff was lovely and so helpful. I loved the hotel. It was so modern and cool. I would totally recommend to any one and I will try to stay at their locations from here on out. It was a great experience.
Kandis, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Nice room , but a bit cramped. Bar was nice but needs more variety of normal top shelf alcohol . Breakfast was fine , scrambled eggs would be a good add.
Valerie, 2-night trip