The 272-room Ruby Molly has opened in Dublin on East Arran Street, just north of the River Liffey.
The hotel, the Ruby Group’s 18th in Europe, is located by the former grounds of St. Mary’s Abbey and features a amenities such as in-room amp and free tea facilities, and a hybrid bar space with live performances.
Each floor features free tea facilities and an iron, plus a vending machine selling everything from non-alcoholic drinks and snacks to umbrellas and toothbrushes. Guests can hire an electric guitar or plug their device into the in-room amp.
The hotel hosts a library featuring archaeological discoveries from the surrounding area, a hybrid bar space features digital check-in screens, and also serves breakfast, bottomless barista coffee, Mediterranean-inspired snacks and cocktails, alongside live performances by up-and-coming brands.
The hotel features five room categories, starting from the 16 sqm Nest and 17 sqm Cosy – designed for solo travellers – to the 18-22 sqm Lovely, 25 sqm Wow and Loft rooms (the latter come with a private terrace) for longer stays.
A written press release: “Inspired by this meeting of rural and urban, we’ve created an inviting space to meet and mingle with folk from near and far. Join us in the bar for some great music, settle in and take our signature cocktails for a spin. And when it’s time to unwind, each room is a haven of Lean Luxury calm, designed with sleep experts to help you drift off after a busy day in the city, featuring sumptuous fabrics, marble and glass juxtaposed with distressed leather, vintage tiles, blackened steel, cartwheels and baskets, open vanities, glass rain showers, light hues and walnut wood accents, as well as Ruby Care aromatherapy products.”
The group is to open a second Dublin property in 2025 on Middle Abbey Street close to Henry Street and has plans for hotels in Scotland in 2025 and Stockholm in 2026.
