Ruby Hotel

Ruby Lucy Hotel marks the introduction of the Munich-based brand’s ‘lean luxury’ concept to the UK, delivered within the Lower Marsh Conservation Area. 


The scheme comprises 77 guestrooms arranged across four floors, supported by carefully designed reception, bar, and communal spaces that reflect the brand’s character. The project also included the creation of a new basement level accommodating all back-of-house functions, enabling efficient hotel operations within a constrained urban site. 


In parallel with the hotel works, the shell and core construction of five ground floor retail units was delivered. The building features a reinforced concrete frame up to fourth floor level, transitioning to a steel structure above, and is completed with a brick façade designed to complement the surrounding historic context.

Project Type: Hotel & Leisure, Commercial, New-build
Location: Southbank, London
Completion: Winter 2020
Value: £10.8m
Size: Five storey

Client: The Max Barney Estate
Architect: Studio Kyson
Design: Aros Architects
Contract Administrator: Future 54

Key features:
Peterson brickworks
Curtain walling and GRC cladding