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:

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: