The Ruby Hotel is a little slice of heaven situated on Brushy Creek in Round Rock, Texas (not far from Austin).
Upon visiting The Ruby site in early 2016, the owners found a partial love letter addressed to a “Dearest Ruby” in a pile of leaves and trash. The only buildings on the site at that time were a home (which is now the Ruby Bar) and a few sheds. The letter was pocketed and, along with some torn pages of a scrapbook found later, eventually formed the brand inspiration for the hotel.
“Inspired by a changing world and challenged by a generation defined by tradition, Ruby set out to find her own voice. Ruby sparked her share of conversations as she collected her friends, her memories, and well, … her collection. The music of Etta James, Sam Cooke, and Chet Baker provided the soundtrack to the gatherings she curated around the tables she set. In this dappled spot along Brushy Creek, the delight of warm surroundings gathered is evidence of a life well lived. A cozy place Ruby called home.”
The colorful rooms border Brushy Creek, offering up to 180-degree views of the creek and surrounding nature. Make sure you add on the “Audubon Package” which includes binoculars and a guide to local birds!
The outdoor pool sits underneath 100-year-old live oak trees and makes for the perfect afternoon of relaxing. End your day at The Ruby Bar and enjoy a cocktail while overlooking Brushy Creek or getting cozy fireside in the living room-style lounge.
