Ruby Hotels GmbH | To Open its Second U.S. Hotel, located in New York City

Ruby Hotels GmbH, a hospitality international  brand founded in 2013 and based in Munich, Germany, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ leading premium portfolio, a hotel company breaking new ground with its Lean Luxury philosophy with a lean organisational structure and concentration on on the essentials and aimed in creating a contemporary, affordable, cost and style - conscious customers,  will open its second U.S. hotel in New York.

The urban lifestyle hotel  brand will introduce its signature blend of character, charm and efficient design in New York City once again, planning to open a new location in one of the most demanded destinations worldwide like NYC, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, a major global city and vibrant metropolis, known for its diversity, economic influence, and cultural significance, located at the mouth of the Hudson River in southeastern New York state,  the most populous city in the U.S.offering a plethora of places to visit for tourists, including iconic landmarks,   vibrant neighbourhoods and several cultural attractions.

The soon - to convert Ruby New York City marks the second U.S. signing for the brand only a few months., alongside a forthcoming Chicago hotel, both properties to open in 2027.

Local hotel, residential and commercial developer AC Developers will be the owners of Ruby New York City, while Ambridge Hospitality, a third - party hotel management company based in Piano, Texas, managing over 1.100 hotels globally will oversee its operations.

A comprehensive renovation set to begin this year will transform an 18 - story, historic 1930s – era building into a flagship for the Ruby brand. 

This upcoming 187 - room urban lifestyle hotel opening in Manhattan will open its doors  along the famed and bustling Avenue of the Americas,  steps away from landmarks like Madison Square Garden, Herald Square and the Empire State Building.

The property will combine the brand’s distinctive, cost - conscious luxury design with a highly social cultural atmosphere, inviting lifestyle - minded travellers into a soulful, high - energy environment shaped by the rhythm of New York City.

The hotel will feature 187 streamlined, compact rooms with signature bedding, rainfall showers, and standardized  premium prewar finishes, with each space built for effortless comfort.

The property will boast a 24/7 lobby bat that serves as a communal social space for both hotel guests and local visitors alike, echoing the vibrant atmosphere that defines Ruby’s European portfolio.

The forthcoming Ruby New York City builds on IHG Hotels & Resorts’ recent expansion across the market. Luxury and lifestyle brand Kimpton recently opened the doors to new properties, Kimpton Era Midtown - New York and Kimpton Ashbel New York - Park Avenue. IHG premium brand voco hotels opened its largest Americas hotel in Times Square, a 32 - story property also owned by AC Developers. Later this year IHG’ s renowned Crowne Plaza brand will return to the iconic Times Square with the opening of a newly converted hotel.  

Beyond its U.S. expansion, Ruby Hotels boasts 40 open and pipeline properties predominantly span Europe’s largest and most prominent cities. The brand’s 2026 global signings include its first planned hotel in Belgium and new properties in Germany and Italy. These additions further IHG Hotels & Resorts’ ambition to grow the brand to more 120 global hotels during the next decade and more than 250 during the next 20 years.  

CEO, Americas for IHG Hotel & Resorts, Jolyon Bulley, said that Ruby’s arrival in New York City reflects the company momentum in bringing the brand’s distinctive experience and flexible model to major U.S. urban markets. With two properties new planned in iconic, gateway cities, IHG is just beginning to unlock Ruby’s growth potential. IHG Hotels & Resorts also looks forward to building on its longstanding relationship with the team of AC Developers to make New York’s first Ruby a must - stay destination.

AC Developers co - founder Andrew Webs added that New York City is the ideal home for Ruby Hotels, a brand that balances an inviting and memorable lifestyle experience while appealing to cost and style - conscious travellers and AC Developers welcomes the opportunity to bring Ruby Hotel in New York in collaboration with IHG Hotels & Resorts.

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