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signs , a typical stage with talk show host desk & guest chair , a colorful mix of vintage furniture and quite a few props from the cult late-night show times of the 90s can be found in the public areas . Highlights include an original camera crane , the eight-meter-long “ Show Time ” vintage lettering on the ceiling and the show band instruments suspended in front of it .
The centerpiece is the 24 / 7 bar with its quilted turquoise leather fronts that echo the typical look of old leather chairs and contrast excitingly with red marble and raw brass . Urban charm is provided by the open concrete walls that run throughout the hotel and rooms . These also show the typical Ruby signature : high open ceilings , fresh bright white , glass rain showers integrated into the room as well as wooden wall paneling and high-quality oak floors . The design highlight above each bed is the “ Late-Night ” moon lamp whose cable depicts the skyline of Cologne .
The new building , set back in the quiet courtyard of the former Capitol , is located in the heart of Cologne . In addition to numerous restaurants and cafés , there are opportunities for shopping , as well as several cinemas and clubs , making the Hohenzollernring one of the most popular promenades , especially among young people . It takes five minutes by public transport from Friesenplatz to the main train station and 25 minutes to Cologne / Bonn Airport .
The building , designed by architect Christoph Ingenhoven according to the highest sustainability standards , is impressive even at first glance . A
particular eye-catcher are the almost 100 trees and shrubs planted in a staggered pattern on the hotel . The planting concept came from Swiss landscape designer Enzo Enea . Cologne-born Daniel Suré is taking over the management of Ruby Ella . The experienced hotel manager has already worked in renowned hotels in Switzerland and Germany . “ The location of our Ruby Ella between the Belgischen Viertel and the Gerlingquartier is perfect for discovering the Cologne lifestyle on your own . Whether on a business trip or a city break , in just a few steps you ’ re right in the middle of the action ,” says Suré .
The hotel and rooms follow Ruby ’ s Lean Luxury philosophy : a location in the heart of the city , top design and high-quality amenities with the essentials , and remains an affordable option , by consistently dispensing with superfluous and non-essentials . “ This works because , following the example of modern luxury yachts , we accommodate our luxury in a relatively small area and simply leave out nonessentials . We also organize ourselves with the help of our own technical solutions in a completely different way than is usual in the industry . We plan and build more modularly , centralize more strongly and automate consistently behind the scenes . This helps us to make a luxurious and unique hotel experience affordable for our guests ,” says Struck , explaining the company ’ s approach .
Nightly rates at Ruby Ella start from € 89 per night including breakfast . For more information , please visit www . ruby-hotels . com / ella
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