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Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

Travelers enjoy vibrant days exploring Cologne and cozy evenings relaxing at this welcoming hotel's inviting cafe or bar space

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩147,114
₩192,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cologne, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rhineland Nature Park and Bergisches Land Nature Park, while Stadtgarten and Volkstheater Millowitsch are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at LANXESS Arena, and consider making time for Phantasialand, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Map
Hohenzollernring 79-83, Cologne, 50672

What's nearby

  • A night scene with a bridge over a calm river, city lights, and a tower with lights.
    MediaPark
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A table with a bowl of soup, a spoon, a glass of beer, and two bottles of beer.
    Neumarkt
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.
    Cologne Cathedral
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A cobblestone square with outdoor cafes, autumn trees, and historic buildings.
    Old Market
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Friesenplatz
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Brauhaus Päffgen
    3 min walk
  • Kaffeesaurus
    3 min walk
  • Wilma Wunder Köln
    2 min walk
  • Chin Burger 秦堡
    3 min walk

About this property

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

  • Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
  • Close to Old Market, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG 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 a vending machine
    • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator
    • 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

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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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG on Aug 9, 2026 start from ₩147,114, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Friesenplatz, Cologne Cathedral, and Old Market. LANXESS Arena is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away. Friesenplatz U-Bahn is only a 2-minute walk and Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 423 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

8/10 Good

Melanie FS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a young people’s hotel. Clean and comfortable of loud. Amenities like hot drinks in a corridor rather than my room not for me. Perfectly good and good value for a type of traveller - just not this one ☺️ 51 year old business traveller.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Linda

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

Superb experience.

Friendly and helpful staff. Tasty breakfast. Comfortable room and great atmosphere. Well-situated yet quiet at night. Great value all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elaine

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with everything you need. Small but clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023