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Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

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A modern hotel interior with a high ceiling, a dining area, a seating area with a sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern interior with a central seating area, large windows, and a variety of chairs and tables.
A bar area with a central bar, multiple hanging light fixtures, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a vanity with a mirror and lights, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern building with a unique architectural design, featuring multiple levels and large windows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

Explore the area

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Hohenzollernring 79-83, Cologne, 50672
  • Place, Friesenplatz
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Neumarkt
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room (Rubys Choice Upgraded)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted light, and a decorative wall piece.

Room (Rubys Choice Upgraded)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room (Rubys Choice)

A modern bathroom with a vanity, a large mirror with lights, a shower, and a visible desk area.

Room (Rubys Choice)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cosy Room)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a wall art piece, and a window with a city view.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cosy Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Wow Room)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a wall art piece, and a window with a city view.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Wow Room)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Nest Room)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a small speaker.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Nest Room)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Lovely Room)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a wall art piece.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Lovely Room)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Single Bed (Band Room)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a wall art piece, and a window with a city view.

Room, 1 Single Bed (Band Room)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cologne

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG places you in the centre of Cologne, steps from Friesenplatz and within a short 5-minute stroll of Stadtgarten. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. On weekday mornings buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Innenstadt hotel, attractions include Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome.

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
  • Old Market - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Friesenplatz U-Bahn - 2 min walk
  • Cologne West Station - 8 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 28 min drive

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

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Cologne hotel is smoke free.

  • 186 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG offers 186 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and designer toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG?

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG?

As of 28 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG on 12 Jul 2026 start from NZ$244, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG?

Yep, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG has a covered self car park for EUR 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG?

The closest beach to Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG is Rodenkirchen Riviera (8.3 km).

What makes Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG.

Does Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is on offer weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG?

No, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 419 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, super friendly staff and a fab breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, room was veryclean.. and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chibuikem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has to be my favorite hotel of all time. The glass wall bathroom made it even better, the services were amazing and there was live music
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quick check in, fab bath products, room was large for one person and staff are kind and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing, great location, nice and quiet and the staff were very friendly and helpful Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mehdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky, pared down and comfortable, The location was just okay, but had great access to transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cool decor, nice (but pricey) 24 hr bar. Quiet rooms. Decent location, but a bit of a walk from the cathedral/river area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly clean room, simple, but stylish and great for a weekend break. The glass partition wall between bedroom and shower could be a test for friends sharing a room (there is a curtain, but I’m not sure how private this is). Staff were very nice and helpful. Check-in/checkout were effortless. Whilst there are no kettles in rooms each floor has a pantry where you can get teas and coffees at no extra cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wen Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always staying here when I am in Cologne - lovely experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay close to soo many restaurants and shopping! Very clean and the staff was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and prime location! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Safwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at a Rubys before and found them to be enjoyable to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel. Located perfectly within the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything great, clean, good service. Beds were very firm so a matter of personal taste. I prefer softer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, cool design and the staff was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chic and niche hotel in Koln

Really chic hotel in good area of Koln, I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024