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Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne

Hotel with a bar, near Cologne Cathedral

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Cosy Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne sits in the heart of the city, blending modern charm with genuine hospitality. Guests connect with in-room WiFi and unwind at the cozy bar or coffee shop/cafe after a day of sightseeing. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive, helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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Nest Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Nest Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cosy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Wow Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Wow Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lovely Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Lovely Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Loft Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Loft Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Hohenzollernring 79-83, Cologne, 50672

What's nearby

  • Neumarkt - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Musical Dome - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Chocolate Museum - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Friesenplatz U-Bahn - 2 min walk
  • Cologne West Station - 8 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus Päffgen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeesaurus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peter Pane - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪H&A TagesBar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 186 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 24 for adults and EUR 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 24 for adults and EUR 24 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Hotel
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Cologne
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Friesenplatz, Cologne Cathedral, and Musical Dome. Stadtgarten and Römerturm are also within 10 minutes. Friesenplatz U-Bahn is only a 2-minute walk and Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn is 6 minutes.

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