IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of its first Ruby Hotels properties since the acquisition of the brand in February 2025.

A brand-first for Berlin, the 375-room Ruby Hotel is expected to open in early 2028, developed in partnership with real-estate investment firm, Empira Group and operated by The Ruby Group. Located in the renowned Ku’damm Eck building on Kurfürstendamm boulevard, its amenities include a rooftop terrace on the 12th floor, offering panoramic views over what is one of Berlin’s most famous shopping and cultural streets..

Marking the brand’s Danish debut, the signed Ruby Hotel in Copenhagen brings 219 guest rooms and is set to open in early 2027 in development partnership with ECE and under the operation of The Ruby Group.

The Ruby Hotel in Copenhagen will convert an existing office space, and offer guests vibrant public spaces, a winter garden on the ground floor, and a rooftop terrace on the top floor with panoramic city views. The property is situated in Frederiksberg, one of Copenhagen’s most prestigious districts, known for its gastronomy scene, cultural attractions, and independent boutiques.

IHG’s 20th brand, Ruby Hotels’ ‘Lean Luxury’ approach includes signature touches ranging from a great bed and shower in guestrooms created with restoration and relaxation in mind, to unique cocktails in destination 24/7 bars.

“When we acquired the Ruby Hotels brand, we saw really exciting opportunities to grow the brand both here in Europe and around the world as it meets the demands of owners and guests for a premium urban lifestyle offering. As such, we are delighted to announce our first Ruby Hotel signings, together with The Ruby Group, less than six weeks since we welcomed the brand to our portfolio,” said Karin Sheppard, senior vice-president and managing director, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “We have seen widespread positivity and enthusiasm from our owners and investors for Ruby Hotels as they look to develop in the growing urban micro subsegment. These latest signings in Berlin and Copenhagen are strong reinforcements of the brand’s success in strategic city center locations, and we can’t wait to see both hotels bring their style and charm to travelers in these two energetic capitals.”

Established in 2013, the Ruby brand currently comprises 20* hotels in major cities across Europe and has another 12 hotels under construction – all of which are set to open over the next three years. In Germany, the brand currently comprises nine hotels across Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Stuttgart.

*Numbers as of December 31, 2024.