October 6, 2026 — Ruby Lilou opened in Marseille on October 5, 2026. The 237-room hotel is the first in France for Ruby Hotels, the design-led brand that is now part of IHG Hotels & Resorts.
The hotel sits between the Vieux Port and the La Joliette district, beside the old Le Panier quarter. The Ruby Group, led by founder and chief executive Michael Struck, operates it.
Ruby calls its approach “lean luxury”: compact rooms and few extras, in central locations. Rooms come in four sizes, named Nest, Cosy, Lovely and Wow. Each has an oversized bed, a walk-in rain shower, blackout curtains and a Marshall speaker.
What is there
- A 300-square-meter rooftop terrace with Mediterranean views.
- A bar and café open 24 hours, with live music in the evenings.
- Ruby Yani, a coworking space with more than 126 desks. Day passes start at EUR 30.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| What | New hotel opening; Ruby’s first in France |
| Opened | October 5, 2026 |
| Brand / parent | Ruby Hotels / IHG Hotels & Resorts |
| Location | Between Vieux Port and La Joliette, Marseille, France |
| Rooms | 237 |
| Rates | From EUR 130 a night, single occupancy, with breakfast |
| Transit | Joliette metro, 3-minute walk; Saint-Charles rail station, 5 minutes by metro |
| Nearest airport | Marseille Provence (MRS), about 45 minutes by public transport |
What it means for airline travelers
- Rates start at EUR 130 with breakfast. That is the single-occupancy price; check the rate for two before you book.
- No car needed. The airport is about 45 minutes away by public transport, and the metro is three minutes from the door.
- Easy rail connections. Saint-Charles station is five minutes away by metro, handy if you fly into another French city and take the train.
- Check points before you book. Ruby is part of IHG, but the announcement does not say whether stays earn IHG One Rewards points.
- Industry rates: none were published.
Sources
- Hospitality Net — “Ruby makes its French debut with the opening of Ruby Lilou in Marseille” — hospitalitynet.org
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