I cannot explain to you what a treasure this hotel is, words don't do it justice. It is set in the most beautiful place, you think you're driving through in a residential area but then it comes to the hotel and it really does sort of seem set away from everything even if it's not really. It's magical. Check in was so easy and they have the most beautiful glassware for sale. The guy that checked me in was so nice and so polite, just an easy experience. The room that I got was amazing, the decor will make you so happy. It has a balcony with sliding glass doors and it overlooks this really pretty creek and they have a chair out there so you can sit and enjoy the view. It's just amazing. There's a bar to the side of the hotel that is excellent. The drinks are amazing and the decor is also fabulous. You can sit outside or you can sit at the bar. You have to see this place, it's stunning! read more

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The Ruby Hotel is an excellent little place to stay. The staff is kind, efficient, and so welcoming. The rooms are clean and have a very hip mid-century aesthetic that makes you want to walk over to the The Ruby Bar (which is the coolest bar in the city), order an Old Fashioned and sit around sipping all day like Don Draper. read more

We stayed at the Ruby for Valentines and it was wonderful. Our room was fully accessible and had a great view of the creek and birds. From booking to checkin to departure everything was very easy and the staff communicated quickly and appropriately. The bar staff were welcoming and made very nice craft cocktails. Our only complaint was the bar closed early so we weren't able to enjoy a nightcap after our meal offsite...bummer. We plan to make this our 'home' when in the Austin area. read more

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The bar is cute. I appreciated the draft beer selection. The views from the back patio were sweet. We even spotted a cow across the ravine. I wish there was more shade on the patio. Maybe add a few more umbrellas. Also, it would be nice to have a server take our orders instead of going to the bar. We probably would have had another drink. Might be back! read more

Staff is beyond friendly, and the grounds are immaculate! I love how easy the check in process was, it's done remotely, via photograph of your face and id. Everything is done via text message and it makes it so nice to just go straight to your room and unwind. Also the text message updates about happy hour and events is a kind reminder you're not stuck to your room. The hotel is simple with a small pool, rooms are cozy with beautiful balconies that overlook the creek. The bar/restaurant is delicious and so much more than I could of expected of such a quant little hotel. Room is spacious, clean and comfortable bed and pillows! King bed, large shower, good water pressure, all the channels you could want on the big tv. Lots of lights on dimmers and a little individual coffee maker. Restaurant has super friendly and accommodating staff. Being 8 months pregnant I got the most delicious virgin margarita on the rocks- perfect sweet to sour. I also ordered the shredded pork sandwich which was the perfect amount of food, accompanied with a side of bbq chips and a sweet and spicy sauce for your sandwich. It was honestly delicious. Can't recommend this cute little neighborhood hotel enough! The comfy beds sold me, the food kept me fed well, and the small size and pool was perfect for enjoying some sunny book weather. read more

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**Avoid this place at all costs for celebrations!** We came to celebrate my friend's 50th birthday, and the ridiculous policies of this bar made it a disaster! Although this place does not allow reservations, I had called and informed them that a group of 10 ladies will be there. First off, we ordered and paid for our drinks INDIVIDUALLY at the bar--yet they slapped on a 25% gratuity just because we were a group of 10 ladies. No table service was provided, so what exactly were we tipping for? We even put back the empty glasses back at the bar counter without leaving them on the table for them to clear. And boy, were the bar staff RUDE or what! They kept a grumpy face while serving us our drinks. Not one was friendly and smiling!! And they made the cocktails so light on alcohol that even after 3-4 drinks, none of us had even a slight buzz! Next, we brought a small cake, cut and served it ourselves with our own plates and forks, yet they charged us $40 for that. The nickel-and-diming here is insane. They initially refused to let us sit in the main bar area, wanting to shove us into a lifeless, characterless boardroom that was nothing but blank walls and furniture, completely devoid of atmosphere. But we refused to move. The bar was half-empty the whole time we were there until 10.30 PM!! To top it off, the manager Cole approved us bringing a pair of 50th birthday balloons, but when we arrived, the other manager forced us to move them to a corner of the dull boardroom, despite us saying it was pre-approved. This place is NOT where you want to celebrate anything!!!! Take your money somewhere that will actually appreciate your business. We certainly won't be coming back! read more

A perfect boutique hotel. Tucked away in a quiet Round Rock neighborhood, is the Ruby Hotel. The bar has a mid-century feel to it. Dark woods, leather sofas and chairs with coffee tables feel like chilling in your own living room. The snacks available at the bar are limited, but tasty nonetheless. We enjoyed our cocktails, and looked forward to an evening splash in the minimalist pool. Our room had beautiful decor, and a shower ample enough for two to enjoy. If you are just looking for something different or maybe a romantic staycation, I highly recommend the Ruby Hotel. Let me know what you think. Enjoy! read more

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Food 10/10. Not expensive but looks and tastes like it is! Service 10/10. From the front desk to the waitress and the even the cleaning crew, everyone was kind and seemed happy to be working there! The place overlooks a beautiful little creek. Very clean, quiet and close to downtown round rock! 25 minutes from Austin. Great place to stay. Kid and dog friendly! read more

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Because of the price I'm rating this place five stars. Now if it was expensive, it'd be lacking in some areas but for the price - it's perfect. The bed is pretty comfortable, balcony is nice to a pretty water and bushy greenery view, very nice front desk staff (shout out to Aaron!), shower was roomy but dated, room was pretty clean but the rugs on the concrete floors were dirty and in need for a cleaning. The bar was crowded and loud and not the scene for me so I can't rate if it was good or not but it was a great setting - inside and out. The pool is small but cute, and I loved that it had a pretty good fitness center. Downside is we had crickets in the room every night. I am not sure how they got inside! Wonderful quiet location but needs more parking. During busier times you'll have to find street parking which is never good for a hotel. I'd come back if I ever visited Austin again! read more

I recently stayed here for a week and generally liked this hotel quite a bit. It felt like a small oasis amidst the freeways and strip malls that seem to make up most of Round Rock. The grass, trees and view of Brushy Creek were welcome after some very stressful days. It was also nice to be able to walk into Round Rock's downtown area and be able to get a meal without having to drive. The staff here was always great and everyone was friendly and helpful. I did notice that the view from the rooms was of varying quality. Because of a last-minute change of plans I had to extend my stay and switch rooms, which meant going from a room with a creek view to one that overlooked the pool. The creek view rooms are definitely superior. There were a few small items that made me think this hotel was very good but not great. In my first room the cleaning wasn't great. It wasn't gross or anything like that but there was some dust and cob webs. The water pressure was also a bit off in the shower. In our second room I noticed a couple of piece of furniture that were quite scuffed up. The hotel pool was nice but kind of small for the number of guests they had during the summer. As others have mentioned the bar that's attached to here is quite charming. Drinks are pretty good, staff is friendly, the location is beautiful. Drink prices are also very reasonable during happy hour. If I come back to the area I'd happily stay here again. With just a bit more attention to detail in a few areas this place could be exceptional. One thing I should add is that this hotel is geared more towards recreational rather than business travelers. The rooms don't have any kind of desk or good space to work from. The hotel wi-fi is also totally unsecured which a lot of employers won't love. read more

The food and drinks are delicious. It is in the pricey end, but worth it for a special night out. The inside is cozy with couches and lounge chairs- or bar stools if you prefer. the outside isn't too big but pretty, relaxing and quiet. Live music alert night! Inside they even have a few games you can play while enjoying dinner and drinks. read more

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Oh the drinks, the vibe, the ambiance!! Everything was such a mood. My bird and I went and sat out on the patio and enjoyed the weather. The service was perfect, everyone was very friendly and attentive. I will for sure be back to this little hidden gem and enjoy some snacky -snacks. I may check out staying over the weekend to have a nice little get away. read more

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Drinks are good and the scenic view in the back was nice! Definitely great for a happy hour with work mates or casual date night.

My favorite hidden gem to have a drink, hang out with friends, and enjoy the vibes. The food is delicious. Must get an old fashioned! This tiny bar ticks all the boxes for vibes, libations, and eats. read more

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. That balcony view was nice and the hospitality of the staff was satisfying.

Heaven helped my family plan the most beautiful and perfect bridal shower. The entire team made sure my guests were taken care of, the food was delicious and set up beautifully, and we had the entire bar to ourselves. read more

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I am proud to say I had my first solo staycation at this hotel last week and it was the most perfect place! Immediately upon going in the lobby, I'm in love with the quaint character of the vibe. It's cute and unique. The man at the desk was kind, efficient, and very helpful! My room was a dream! I wish I would've taken more pictures than videos so I could share, but it was spacious and very accommodating for one person (still accommodating even if it was 2). Two robes, coffee, and water are all provided, which I loved as I didn't want to wander around too much with the cold weather and being a woman alone. In the evening, I did venture to the bar for a Frito pie and that was a cute area! It wasn't busy so I had a barely had a wait. My food had the potential to be amazing, but it was just spicy! I could only handle 4 bites before sitting it to the side - if you like spice, the flavor is there!! I was blessed to see all the pretty wild birds and even cattle the morning I checked out! This made my patio worth it and just made the morning even more beautiful! I had to dock one star because my heat seemed to not work or work well. Check out was at 11 and I did text the number about it, but figured since I was leaving in 2 hours, I didn't want to have them come up (again, I was a woman traveling alone, so pretty cautious). All in all, I love this place! I plan to come back and visit again. I have people I want to bring with me next time and I can tell it'll be a vibe in the summer! I love supporting a smaller space and really appreciated their kindness! read more

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We loved our stay at the ruby hotel. My husband and I live locally, but needed a night away from the kids. The ruby did not disappoint. We loved the grounds. The bar / restaurant was great. My salad was nice. The Charcuterie plate was good. We had wine, sat the bar and laughed the night away, listening to live music and people watching. The room was very clean, the shower was huge. read more

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Joel and Mayra at the front desk were amazing! Their energetic welcome and positive approach was much appreciated. Tori and Austin at Bar Ruby provided extraordinary service and their humble and sincere personality go along way. Diana the general manager should learn from her employees. Her customer service is insulting. She doesn't acknowledge guests and I felt as if she looked down at me. She made me feel uncomfortable. Per a couple of other employees, she tends to carry herself with that attitude most of the time. I'm just happy the rest of the staff make our day with their spot on guest service. Rooms are great and the views are legit awesome too! I would've given this review a 5 stars but the general manager ruined the vibe! read more

Great live music, great cocktails, beautiful views. One of my favorite places to have a cute night out in Round Rock

My wife and I absolutely love this little hotel! We are always looking for new places to do small staycations around the Austin area and a friend of ours suggested this hotel. It is a bit further than where we normally would look at as we try to stay closer to either downtown Austin or the Domain area. But it really was not that much further in downtown round Rock. It is very easy to get to, right off of Mays yet when you get there, it feels like you are in a whole another world. The staff at check in was extremely friendly and the process was very easy. There are lots of antiques all around giving this an old school homie feel. My wife even saw some of the antiques that her grandma had in her house and it made her tear up some. Everything is digital so you don't have to worry about losing your room key. They text you the code for your door and give you a site map because there are several buildings on the premises. We got a king room overlooking the creek and it was gorgeous. We love the little balcony that we could go sit on and the room was very nice with the king size bed and again more small antiques throughout the room. They also had a large walk-in shower that was very nice. They also have a bar and lounge that has live free music on weekends and the bartender knows his stuff and made me one of the best. Old-fashioneds I've ever had. If you are looking for a quaint little getaway that isn't too far from the restaurants and round Rock donuts in the morning and want to feel like you've stepped back in time, some, would absolutely suggest this hotel! read more

Beautiful hotel restaurant/bar. They have a fantastic outdoor patio overlooking Brushy Creek. We enjoyed a view cows, turtles, and heron nests from the table. The indoor seating is stylish and attractive. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended read more

The Ruby Bar... such an amazing and special place! Located right next to The Ruby Hotel, along the gorgeous Brushy Creek... this restaurant is one of the best in Round Rock, and even the greater Austin area!!! First up, the environment of the restaurant. Like I mentioned before, it's situated right beside Brushy Creek. You can hear the sounds of nature all around you, and see it!!! It's obviously the best if you sit outside on their outside patio, but you can also sit inside. The outside area is so cute with all the twinkle lights, and the inside gives off such an elegant mood. We sat outside when we visited, and it was so nice to dine during sunset. Second, the food! THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD!!!! Literally can't say enough good things about the food!! We got the baked brie, braised pork belly, and the charcuterie board. Our favorite was probably the baked brie!! Third, the drinks! The drinks are so fun here! I got the love me tender drink, and it was the perfect cocktail for me!! One of the tastiest cocktails I have ever had!! My husband got the ruby old fashioned and the barrel aged martinez. And with his drinks, the engraved ice cube was so awesome! We also stayed at this hotel too and it was so lovely!! I would highly recommend both the restaurant AND the hotel for a romantic and special evening... read more

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Second time visiting the Ruby Bar for brunch. The Cold Manhattan is delicious and the bartenders are super friendly. Comfortable seating and nice atmosphere inside and outside. Lower rating was for the food portion and rudeness of the manager. I was very disappointed to spend $16.50 for a piece of toast with avocado and one egg. It was delicious but not worth that much. When discussed with the manager he spoke as if I could not afford what they had to offer. Wow, conversation over. read more

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Terrific hotel bar located in its own building on the property. Great ambience with a large back deck overlooking the river. Service is friendly and attentive. The cocktails are top notch. They even have an amazing happy hour every day through September from 4 PM to 7 PM. The food is tasty as well. I recommend the deviled eggs. My only complaint was that the live jazz this past Friday was too loud for the intimate space. read more

Our stay at The Ruby Hotel was wonderful! The staff was outstanding from the moment we arrived until the time we left. Heaven made planning our staff retreat effortless. Mayra and April were so kind and helpful with our rooms. Olivia served our team in the conference room and provided a great breakfast, lunch, and snacks for our entire staff during our retreat. Many of our team can't wait to return for a trip with our families. Thank you for a wonderful stay at The Ruby Hotel! read more

I saw this cute little boutique hotel on hotels tonight for a great deal and had to book right away, I was actually shocked at the price in regards to how high end this place looked! The check in was kind of awkward though, due to Covid they are doing contactless check-ins where you cant go into the office. No one told me this and it didn't say anything on Hotel Tonight about this. When I tried to enter the office it was locked but I could see two woman starring back at me blankly. Finally one of the woman came out and said didn't someone call you form Hotel Tonight and inform you about our check0in process and I said no and then she went back and got my keys. She seemed kind of standoffish and it was just an awkward experience. On to the good! The property is amazing, I love how small it is and that they don't have too many rooms, makes it feel more private. They have a beautiful pool outside the rooms facing the doors which is nice so people cant look at you from their rooms. I didn't like that they had a no alcohol policy, I thought that was odd. They also have a bar but unfortunately its only open for a few hours at night, wish it was open all day. The rooms as so beautiful, I loved the design! My room had a beautiful view of the river and it was so nice being able to sit out there and relax and watch the white cranes. The beds were so comfortable I never wanted to get out, I loved the blackout velvet curtains they were beautiful and made the room very dark which was perfect for the mornings. I loved my stay so much I ended up booking a second night! read more

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Great location made better by great staff, bar, and food! It's such a beautiful little piece of property! My wife and I stayed in a creek view king room. It was nicely decorated. The best part is the balcony and view! We had a corner room with a small wrap around balcony looking out over the creek. What a great morning it was spent sipping coffee and looking at the water! The bar was nice too! The drinks were great and the food was too. Everything was reasonably priced. We split a few dishes. My favorite was the truffle Parmesan popcorn. I had the old fashioned and it was very smooth! The staff was friendly and checkin/checkout was all virtual. Great experience and we will return read more

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We stay at the Ruby 2, 3 times a year. It's our staycation getaway spot. The staff is always so friendly and accommodating from the front desk, housekeeping, along with the F&B staff. Food is always solid. Simple, but quality. We appreciate our experiences every visit and the hard work put in by all. Reccomend for overnights, the transient traveler, and for couples getaways. It's tucked away behind downtown Round Rock, giving it the secluded feel to it. Definitely recommend. read more

I went here with my friend after an emotional day. The servers were great and the wine selection excellent. We sat on the patio and ordered wine, popcorn, nuts, the pork tacos, and deviled eggs. Perfect time. I'll definitely go again. read more

Someone tried opening our door in the middle of the night. There is a strange speaker in our room that went off in the morning it was loud and disturbing! Not worth the hype no free breakfast, the bar is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas day.. towels had stains they had been washed but look dirty! Just a bad experience overall. read more

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My girlfriend and I have come to the Ruby two years in a row now for our anniversary and it has never disappointed! The two girls at the bar were SO kind and even offered us a free drink because of our anniversary. They were both friendly and knowledgeable, and made sure we had some good recommendations. The hotel room was spotless and the robes are an extra treat. We love the Ruby and can't wait to be back for our third time next year! read more

I stayed at this hotel for two night at the beginning of Summer and I highly recommend this property. I am usually a larger chain hotel frequenter and this was a good choice. I will be staying there again. Quiet room, soft beds, and plenty of space. Thank you Ruby Hotel. read more

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We go here for happy hour and for Brunch occasionally. Fantastic drinks and decent food in a friendly atmosphere.

Downtown Round Rock is growing and you wouldn't know it but The Ruby Hotel is tucked away in a little neighborhood near the cute little Main St. The feel of the hotel is very friendly. Its almost like if Cheers was a show about a hotel instead of a bar. The rooms are quirky and blue. The bar looks like a living room complete with couches and a fire place!!! :) Kasey is the front desk personnel and she's always so friendly like a happy busy bee lol. Loved loved loveeeed my stay! read more

We recently visited for a overnight parents night. It was a very peaceful/quiet area. The drinks were AMAZING. The service great! We would definitely return. The only thing I'd say to improve, would just be a bigger food menu! Otherwise I thought everything was wonderful from start to finish read more

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I'm a local, we rode our bikes over and had the Ruby Old Fashioneds and some food. The drinks were on point. We love old fashioneds and this one didn't disappoint. I had the Grilled Brie and Prosciutto and omg the most delicious grill cheese ever. Totally elevated. The honey drizzle really made it. The arugula salad and dressing made it even better. read more

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Booked to stay here the other night - I had a gas leak at my home at night, and they evacuated the whole street. So decided to stay here since it was close by and cute, anyway, when I got there at 11:30 at night to get my room reservation, the guy at the front desk told me he couldn't release the room to me. I showed him my reservation and he confirmed he saw it in the system, but since I booked it with my CC points, he couldn't release it until it had been an hour. He then advised I cancel the reservation and rebook through him. Well, I couldn't cancel, bc there was a no refund policy. And then he said, he was holding my room, but he wouldn't let me book any others anyway, bc there were NO MORE ROOMS vacant. I asked since he knew I was there, and my room was the only one vacant, and I couldn't even book another room since they had no more, if I could just access it. He informed me he CAN access the room, but he wouldnt let me in. He then said I could wait in the lobby to talk to a manager about it and they would be there in the morning. My reservation clearly said I could access at 3pm, for which I showed him, and then expressed distress that it was almost midnight (11:50pm at this point) and the reservation was almost obsolete. I was thirsty and asked for water. He told me to walk around and go get myself a cup. I then asked if he could get it for me, he responded with, "oh your room is ready now". And then proceeded to tell me he needed to take his anxiety medication bc of me. Honestly, I'm displaced, have no home to go to, don't even have my things to sleep, can't access a room that I booked and the day is almost over, on top of that he encouraged me to pay double the room costs knowing I couldn't cancel, and that there were no other rooms available... and he needs anxiety medication!? He could have at least offered some sort of comfort, offered the water, something. He did none of those things, just made me feel like I lost money and wasn't allowed to access the room I booked. I've been in customer service many times in my life and I would never treat a customer that was distressed the way he did to me. No compassion, no empathy, and instead made it like he needed comfort from my pain. Also, the room I booked was not the room he gave me... I booked a king room, he gave me 2 queens with a busted thermostat, I however did not complain about those things bc I was tired and just needed to sleep. And at that point my requests were just empty words to him. 1 star. read more

I've been coming to this place for years since 2020!! Very comfortable and friendly! Best for couple getaways and love the views!! read more

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Walked into the hotel on Easter Sunday to ask about the restaurant and the employee was so fun, recommended the All Shook up (gin drink) woo it's good. Definitely need to try. Bartender was super cool and laid back. We sat on the patio with our boy and just enjoyed the sounds both coming from the speakers and the creek. So relaxing. Cranes flying over the creek. What a place to enjoy nature. Can't wait to come back. read more

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