Ruby Hotels

Ruby Hotels
IndustryHospitality
Founded2013 in Germany
FounderMichael Struck
Number of locations
22
Area served
Europe
OwnerIHG Hotels & Resorts
Websitewww.ruby-hotels.com/en

Ruby Hotels is a European based hotel chain, opening its first hotel in 2013 in Germany, with 22 operating across Europe in 2026.

Ruby Hotels was founded by Michael Struck and is based on a "lean luxury" concept with a mix of new build and reconfiguration of existing buildings such as old offices and retail.[1]

In February 2025, IHG Hotels & Resorts acquired Ruby Hotels [2] for €110.5 million.[3] and fully merged into the IHG by spring 2026. Each hotel property remained independently operated and becomes a franchise of IHG.

The hotels are all named with female names. Struck was inspired by existing hotels such as Citizen M and Yotel when developing the Ruby concept.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Deep dive with Michael Struck, CEO and founder, Ruby Hotels". Top Hotel Projects. September 20, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  2. ^ "IHG Hotels & Resorts acquires Ruby!". Hotel Designs. February 18, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  3. ^ "IHG acquires Ruby Hotels for €110.5 million". Boutique Hotel News. February 18, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  4. ^ "Lean luxury – Q&A with Michael Struck of Ruby Hotels". Boutique Hotel News. November 2, 2015. Retrieved May 21, 2026.