Twenty Five Hours Hotel: Arrival & Location

The 25Hours Hotel is located in the middle of Cologne’s city centre. Friesenplatz is nearby, as is Friesenstraße – one of the most popular places in Cologne to have fun. A few minutes’ walk away is also the city centre, perfect for shopping. There are also parks nearby and, of course, a lot of historical things to do in Cologne – from the world-famous cathedral to the chocolate museum.

Here again the location on the map and the address:

Address: Im Klapperhof 22-24, 50670 Cologne, Germany

Our experience at 25Hours The Circle: Check-In, Stay & Co!

Once arrived, it’s time for the check-in! It’s only a few minutes from the main train station to the hotel and suddenly you’re standing in front of it: A gigantic round building with over ten floors – the hotel is huge and is considered one of the tallest buildings in Cologne’s city centre. This also gives you a unique view, not only from your room, but also from the restaurant and the rooftop bar! Absolute eye-catcher: The small water ponds on the left and right at the entrance to the foyer. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can let the hotel take effect on your arrival:

Once again through the revolving door, briefly through the check-in and there it is! The futuristic elevator that I’ve seen at least 100 times on Instagram:

 

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Futuristic design meets comfort

Once you have taken the elevator up, you will reach the upper floors with a total of 207 rooms of the hotel, which all convince with their individual charm. There are five different room types to choose from:

• Medium Inner Circle
• Medium Outer Circle
• Large
• Extra Large
• Gigantic

No matter which room you choose: Comfort, functionality and aesthetics are always in the foreground. All rooms are equipped with smart TV, free high-speed WiFi, rain shower and free minibar. The open room layout ensures a bright and friendly atmosphere:

In typical 25hours style, the rooms are each equipped with lots of extras and promise a pleasant stay. At least included are always:

• Queensize / Kingsize Bed
• Free high-speed W-Lan
• Air conditioning
• UE Boom Bluetooth Speaker
• Rain shower
• Smart TV
• FREITAG or canvasco bag for use during your stay
• Schindelhauer bikes for rent
• Free MINI rental
• Free minibar

Monkey Bar with Rooftop & Restaurant NENI

Now I want to take you to the view that I promised you in the introduction! The hotel is one of the highest buildings in the city center of Cologne and therefore you have a unique view over the old town, the cathedral and the Mediapark – virtually over the whole of Cologne!

On one side you will find the famous Money Bar with rooftop, on the other side the restaurant NENI. You can not only have breakfast with a really exclusive view over Cologne, but also enjoy a few drinks at the bar in the evening and end the day in a relaxed way. Perfect after a long tour through the city! And w henhen you’re not enjoying the view, you can also work in the lounge or have a coffee with friends.

Shopping and sightseeing

I was also in Cologne for work and so I got a few insider tips for you, directly from our editorial office, here in Cologne! Let’s start with what everyone loves: shopping!

Shopping tips in Cologne and popular shopping streets

Looking for the best shops and shopping streets in Cologne? Then you should definitely go to the city centre. The biggest shopping street is the Schildergasse. Here you can find everything from Zara and H&M to flagship stores of Apple and Nespresso. Around this big shopping street you will of course find many small alleys, small shopping arcades and of course luxury boutiques.

Must-See! The historic Cologne Cathedral

What you should definitely see as a tourist is the Cologne Cathedral. If you arrive by train, you will find it right next to the main station. Especially the size of the cathedral, as well as its gothic architecture invite you to marvel. At the same time, you immediately ask yourself how something so big could have been built so early? After all, the cathedral is over 800 years old. Tip. If possible, visit the cathedral on weekdays and in the early hours, not in the afternoon or on weekends. Here, the city center is absolutely crowded.

Tip: Weekdays are perfect for a trip to Cologne’s landmark!

Walking along the Rhine: Chocolate Museum & Rheinauhafen

Going for a walk? Sounds boring at first, but it’s beautiful on the Rhine! Here you have the historic architecture, old merchant houses, restaurants, the many ships for tourists that dock here and of course highlights like the chocolate museum, the Rheinauhafen but also RTL, the TV station that everyone knows. For example, from the main station you can walk perfectly over the cathedral to the chocolate museum and Rheinauhafen in the Südstadt. Here is a short route for you!

Real Cologne neighbourhoods: The best hotspots!

If you want to experience the real Cologne, then you should definitely visit the Belgian Quarter and Südstadt. But also Nippes is really nice and relatively easy to reach. Here you will find the real Cologne life.

• Belgian Quarter
• South Town
• Nippes

By the way, you can easily walk to the Belgian Quarter. It will take you about 5 minutes. Tip! Around the Brüsseler Platz you will find great little cafes, restaurants and boutiques.

Conclusion: Two Days in 25 hours

I was in Cologne just to plan the new Fashion Week dates but, I experienced so much more! From shopping in the city center to a short trip to the cathedral to a walk along the Rhine – Cologne has so much to offer. And with the 25Hours Hotel, I had the perfect place to stay. The staff was very accommodating, the architecture and interior design unique and the rooms clean, aesthetic and spacious. Not to mention probably the most photographed elevator on Instagram! Whether it’s a business trip or a holiday with the family – the 25Hours meets all requirements.

Our rating 5/5 stars!

Still undecided? Then take a closer look at the 25Hours The Circle here:

To start: recipe with frozen berries

Here’s a delicious recipe that makes it easy to use fruit from your freezer. The best part? This smoothie is packed with antioxidants that will strengthen and cleanse your body.

Sweet blueberry smoothie with banana

This smoothie is a real all-rounder. The vitamins of the blueberry and the healthy fats from the avocado make you fit and healthy!

Berries Smoothie: Mixed Fruits

This smoothe is super variable, as you can use your favorite berries for it, according to your taste. Any kind of berries you have at home, you can use for it! Easy to prepare and without many ingredients, a super quick freshness kick for in between!

For every taste: 12 smoothies

If the last videos haven’t convinced you yet, here are 12 more super delicious berry smoothies. There’s something for everyone here, guaranteed!

Fitness smoothies: healthy and delicious

In this video you will find a super recipe with protein powder to go fit and strengthened through everyday life and the next training session.

Smoothie Bowls with berries: super breakfast

Last but not least, here are some recipes that are great for breakfast. Because did you know, smoothies are not only a great drink, but can also be prepared with many toppings as a full meal.

Super Food! Create your smoothies with it

Here are some top ingredients for your smoothies!

Frozen berries

Berries mix

Yoghurt to refine

Honey to sweeten

Breakfast Smoothie Bowl

More Smoothie Recipes

You’ve got a taste for it and want to try out more delicious smoothies? To make it quick, we have collected the best smoothie recipes for you here, for the most popular types of fruit in Germany. Also our special: green smoothies made from vegetables.

• Overview: Smoothie recipes

Banana smoothie: under 5 minutes

To begin with, a simple introduction for you. So that you too can prepare a delicious banana smoothie.

Breakfast Smoothies: Friday Banana Smoothie

Here directly a collection of 5 delicious smoothie recipes for every day of the week. Perfect to start the day at home or to take along in the stressful workday.

Pink banana smoothie: blueberry and yogurt

In less than 5 min you can make yourself a refreshing banana smoothie with avocado, blueberry and yogurt that is light and looks good too.

Banana smoothie: without sugar and without milk

You want it extra healthy and still delicious? Here is a breakfast recipe in the form of a smoothie without milk and without sugar. Have fun making it!

Banana smoothie with only 3 ingredients

You still have bananas at home that you want to use but otherwise not much in your kitchen? Here you can prepare a delicious refreshing drink with the bananas and only 3 other ingredients that you have guaranteed at home.

Special smoothie: banana, kiwi and spinach

Finally, 12 healthy smoothie recipes for you to try on your own or with your friends. Including some banana smoothies, like the special smoothie together with kiwi, spinach and Greek yogurt.

Smoothie Booster: Tips for your pantry

This way, your body gets all the important substances in one drink. 5 ingredients you can add to your banana smoothie:

Milk

Yogurt

Oatmeal

Almond milk

Coconut milk

More smoothies:

You’ve got a taste for it and want to try out more delicious smoothies? To make it quick, we have collected the best smoothie recipes for you here, for the most popular types of fruit in Germany. Also our special: green smoothies made from vegetables.

• Overview: Smoothie recipes

Classic Strawberry Smoothie

For starters, a super simple and extremely delicious recipe for a very simple strawberry smoothie.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

The best way to spice up a regular strawberry smoothie is to add bananas to the strawberries: this makes for a super tasty, refreshing combination for young and old alike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMdXdn1L0fg

Healthy breakfast smoothie

In a healthy diet, one thing is very important: take a lot of vitamins. Therefore, this smoothie is the ideal solution when you need to go fast, whether as a snack for in between or as breakfast for the ideal start to the day.

Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie

Super refreshing, berry sweet and also super healthy: The strawberry blueberry smoothie is the ideal drink for everyone who likes it fruity-fresh.

Foodtrend: 6 Smoothie Bowl Recipes

They look beautiful and are all-over Instagram: smoothie bowls are all the rage among healthy breakfast alternatives.

Tips for the perfect smoothie bowl

Want to get your smoothie bowl to the perfect consistency but don’t want to spend a lot of money on an expensive blender, then this video is a real life saver.

Strawberry time! 5 tips for your kitchen

With these ingredients, you can blend up the perfect strawberry smoothie or a refreshing strawberry smoothie bowl according to your personal preferences:

Strawberry

Banana

Blueberry

Milk

Quark

More smoothies: recipes

You’ve got a taste for it and want to try out more delicious smoothies? To make it quick, we have collected the best smoothie recipes for you here, for the most popular types of fruit in Germany. Also our special: green smoothies made from vegetables.

• Overview: Smoothie recipes

Ruby Ella Hotel: Arrival & Location

We all know it: the day at the office was long, the hour-long train ride tiring and the suitcase heavy. The Ruby Ella is not only centrally located. It was also easy to get here, both by car and by public transport.

Address: Hohenzollernring 79, 50672 Cologne, Germany

The hotel is somewhat hidden in the courtyard of the former Capitol. Not far away: the city centre, as well as the popular Belgian quarter. Absolute plus point: the quietness at night despite the proximity to bars, clubs & co – beauty sleep is guaranteed here!

Our experience at Ruby Ella: Arrival, stay & Co!

Even the first view of the property is convincing. The building was designed by architect Christoph Ingenhoven. The absolute eye-catchers here are the almost 100 trees and shrubs, which are planted offset on the façade of the hotel, as well as on the roof – a concept by landscape designer Enzo Enea.

Stunning design: sustainability meets entertainment

As soon as you arrive in the reception hall, you are immersed in the world of late night entertainment – trendy café, cosy bar and modern self-check in included. While the neon signs and cosy vintage furniture are reminiscent of the nostalgic charm of the late-night shows of the 90s, the high ceilings and concrete walls give the hotel an urban charm in a class of its own.

Shortly through the entrance area, and I was already at the reception or bar:

Self Check-In: How it works

I was especially impressed by the self check-in. After I was greeted in a friendly manner, I only had to leave my contact details (with the most modern touch screen of course). Since I did not use a daily room cleaning, I was also directly issued a voucher for a free drink at the bar and printed my room card. And all this in only 2 minutes. In short queries, the young ladies and gentlemen of the hotel staff were always with advice and smile on the lips to the side.

See for yourself how quick and easy the self check in at Ruby Hotel is:

By the way: Just as unproblematic was my check-out later. Simply throw the card in the box provided for this at the reception and the journey home can start.

Spacious & bright rooms with urban flair

Once checked in, I went straight to the fourth floor. If you want to enter the colorful world à la ‘Ruby goes Late Night’, you can choose between five room categories.

• NEST Room (17 sqm)
• COSY Room (18sqm)
• LOVELY Room (19sqm)
• WOW Room (28 sqm)
• LOFT Room (32 sqm)

The rooms also have a great feel-good factor – they are furnished in typical Ruby Ella style: cosy, urban and yet with a touch of vintage. The windows are large and allow you to wake up to sunshine in the morning. The walls are painted in bright white and the floor is made of solid oak. Absolute eye-catchers here are not only the respective design highlights above the bed, but also the glass rain shower in the middle of the room.

The furnishings are of high quality, each room is lovingly decorated and the interior design is impeccable!

Delicious breakfast in the morning

To start the day right, the Ruby Ella Hotel offers a balanced breakfast with buffet, freshly squeezed orange juice and a variety of coffee specialties. Whether hot cappuccino, small espresso or latte macchiato with oat milk – everyone will find something here! In a relaxed atmosphere you can start your morning and plan your day.

Conclusion: Full marks for the Ruby Ella!

The Ruby Ella in Cologne – A hotel in a class of its own! The central location allows the proximity to cafés, bars, clubs and shops and the staff is friendly and always concerned about the well-being of the guest. While early risers can enjoy aromatic coffee and a colorful breakfast buffet, the bar delights in the evening and at night with a variety of delicious cocktails and long drinks.

Here is a summary of our experience:

• Central location
• Night rest despite city centre proximity
• Friendly staff
• Comfortable and high quality furnishings
• Very good breakfast menu
• Variety of cocktails
• Extra plus: Stunning interior design

The Ruby Ella proves that functionality can also be combined with clever design and a great deal of comfort, delighting not only business travellers and commuters, but also families and holidaymakers.

Our rating: 5 / 5 stars!

London, Munich, Vienna & Co: The Ruby Hotels

With a total of 11 hotels, the Munich-based Ruby Group is positioned throughout Europe. Whether Düsseldorf, London, Munich or Vienna – each hotel reflects the character of each city in its own individual way. Each time, the hotel chain’s innovative Lean Luxury philosophy is at the forefront. Space and costs are saved for both guests and companies through the use of the latest technologies, digitalisation and clever space optimisation.

Here you will find the Ruby Hotels:

• Düsseldorf
• Frankfurt
• Hamburg
• Cologne
• Munich
• Vienna
• London

Workspace, bar, rooftop & co – there’s never a dull moment at Ruby Hotels:

The perfect fitness nutrition day: recipes, ideas, dishes, snacks – whether vegetarian, low carb or high protein – everything is included!

What do I eat best before exercise? What is the best thing to eat after sport? What am I allowed to eat and what should I avoid? First of all, it is important that you have a precise plan of what you want to achieve.

Start the day stronger with a balanced breakfast: Recipes for fat reduction

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We get up and get ready for the day. We need strength and we draw this from our breakfast. What can we eat best and at the same time make sure that it is healthy? Sascha Huber describes four variations of breakfast ideas that can be perfectly integrated into your fitness plan.

Bodybuilder dishes for lunch: Healthy low carb recipes for muscle building

It would be best if the lunch was cheap and also contained a lot of protein, right? Here we have a delicious fitness meal that is perfect for building up muscles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuYogTMNvb4&feature=youtu.be

What are the best recipes for the evening after training? Protein-rich and tasty dishes

Eating together in the evening is always very cosy. Is delicious and healthy compatible with each other? Yes, as we already noticed at breakfast and lunch, it is. You can also prepare a delicious meal in the evening, which can be combined very well with your sport. Have a look!

The most delicious fitness snack ideas: cookies, yogurt, fruit and much more

You can’t prevent it, but sometimes it does come: the ravenous hunger. Especially when we do a lot of sports and want to pay attention to our diet, we are even more frustrated when we get weak. But we don’t have to feel bad if we conjure up super tasty and simply prepared fitness snacks that are healthy on top of that. A dream comes true!

Fitness Snacks to make yourself: before sport, in between or after training

Delicious ideas quickly and easily!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH7-R1i5Tsk&feature=youtu.be

The ravenous hunger can come: yoghurt, cookies, sweet recipes to lose weight

Before and after the training: What do I eat best and when? Tips and tricks!

The question is often asked: What do I eat when? Can I eat something after training? Should I rather not eat anything before training and train on an empty stomach? It is important to say that everyone has their own individual training plan and therefore also an individual nutrition plan. For example, if you say that you prefer to train on an empty stomach, you are welcome to do so. Others, however, might feel the same way and say that they cannot use the necessary strength on an empty stomach. So let me emphasize once again: Everyone has his own plan.

Before the training: That’s what the pro says!

What is good to eat after training?

In this video you will be shown which meal you can eat after your training to guarantee muscle building. Isn’t that great?