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:

Are you curious? Then find out here about Vienna, Graz and Gmunden – cities that could not be more different.

Vienna: A trip to the capital

Vienna is not only the capital, but also one of the most beautiful cities in Austria with numerous sights such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Vienna State Opera, the Hundertwasser House, the Burgtheater or the Ringstraße.

Get a picture of the Viennese cityscape before you visit and immerse yourself

Immerse yourself in Viennese city life before your visit and explore the area around the State Opera on your own.

The metropolis is world-famous for its coffee house culture and was even included in the UNESCO list of intangible world cultural heritage in 2011. So don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in Vienna’s historic lifestyle over a delicious coffee. Did you know that you have to order an “Verlängerten” if you want a regular black coffee? If you’re more of a cappuccino fan, you should order a “Melange”.

If you like to be in nature, you should visit the Danube Island. This is a 21-kilometer-long artificial island of the Danube, which is also known as the green heart of Vienna. Here you can not only relax in one of the beach bars, but also do exciting activities like skating, climbing in the climbing park or gymnastics in the huge water playground.

From the center, the island is easy to reach. Grab a bike and soak up some Viennese flair on the way there.

Graz

Graz is located in the trendy region of Styria and is the second largest city in Austria. The cityscape is hip, with a wide range of culture and art, shaped by the many students who flock to the university city. In addition, Graz also has a very beautiful old town, which has a very special charm due to its sometimes very intricate alleys. The landmark of the city is the clock tower, which is enthroned on the Schlossberg above the city and is visible from many places.

A trip to the Schlossberg is always worthwhile and not only because of the clock tower. Sure, it’s important to have seen the landmark, but the climb alone is worth it. You have to climb 260 steps to get to the top. Of course, more comfortable travelers can also take the Schlossbergbahn, a funicular railway, or the glass Schlossberg lift built into the interior of the mountain. No matter what you choose, a breathtaking view over Graz is guaranteed. Since a few years there is even the highest indoor slide in the world.

See for yourself and convince yourself with a virtual tour that a trip to the Schlossberg is definitely a must when you visit Graz.

But also the shell-shaped platform “Murinsel”, which lies on the river Mur, is a real highlight. The island can be accessed from both sides via the footbridge. Especially at night a trip is worthwhile, because the island is lavishly illuminated in the dark.

An insider tip is to visit the farmer’s market on Lendplatz, as there are usually only a few tourists here. Stroll through the market, have a chat with the exhibitors and buy one or the other regional delicacy.

From Graz to Gmunden: Stopover Kalkalpen National Park

By the way, it’s not far from Graz to Gmunden. If you are willing to take a little detour, you should choose the alternative route and make a stop at the National Park “Kalkalpen”. Discover the only lynx population in the Austrian Alps or explore the huge forest areas. Particularly interesting is, for example, the Great Gorge in the Reichramiger Hintergebirge or the Feichtau Lakes at the foot of the Hohe Nock.

Gmunden on Lake Traun

From the National Park Gmunden is now really not far. Unlike Vienna and Graz, it is not a particularly large town, but Gmunden is at least as impressive.

Gmunden is located in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria. The immediate proximity to the Traunsee can be considered as a flagship of the city. The numerous hiking trails around the lake, as well as the Traunsee bike path attract tourists. But also the many landing stages around the lake are very impressive. Particularly impressive is the “Seeschloss Ort”, which is located on an island in the middle of the lake.

Come with us on a discovery tour and immerse yourself in the flair of the castle. Did you know that the eponymous series “Schlosshotel Orth” was filmed there? If you don’t know it yet, watch it to get in the mood for your upcoming holiday.

https://youtu.be/IawShx53LUc

Another highlight of Gmunden is the city’s own ceramics factory, which produces the famous Gmundner ceramics. During a visit you can not only see how the ceramics are fired, but with a little luck you can even pick up a piece of jewellery or two at an unbeatable price in the remnants department.

Highlights in Berlin

Half of Berlin celebrates with us. For you we have picked out the HotSpots of the VFNO 2016 in Berlin, so that you can be there live at the coolest things!

KaDeWe

In the Kaufhaus des Westens (short KaDeWe) the Vogue Fashion Nights Out 2016 is celebrated on three floors. Great bargains as far as the eye can see. Feel free to drop by!

Bikini Berlin

A live photo shoot with Joachim Baldauf will take place at Bikini Berlin. From 7 p.m. the department store will be transformed into a “Night Circus” with DJs and photo hotspots.

A photo posted by Marlies Möller Salon Group (@marliesmoeller) on Sep 6, 2016 at 7:28am.

Mall of Berlin

The Mall of Berlin is the place to be. Fashion shows and a rolling dinner are the highlights at Leipziger Platz.

Hotel Zoo

Designer Mariana Hoermanseder presents her “Hello Kitty Collection” here.

Departmentstore Quartier 206

For all those who are interested in photography: Here you can find a cool photo exhibition!

Overall, the VFNO 2016 will take place around the Kurfürstendamm, up to the Bikini Berlin and the KaDeWe on Tauentzienstraße.