Ruby Sofie Hotel Vienna by IHG

First time in Vienna — so glad we picked Ruby Sophie!
A very nice hotel that perfectly combines historic charm with modern comfort.
The location is fantastic, close to everything.
The staff, including Maki, Emi, and Henry, were all very welcoming and informative at both the bar and check-in.
Special shoutout to Maki for his excellent service and our great, wide-ranging late-night conversation! He truly made our stay memorable.
We’ll definitely return!
(Only small note: the shower stalls sometimes leak a little)

We stayed at the Ruby Sofie for a short escape.
Arriving, we were greeted by a very stylish and artsy reception area. Followed by a very warm welcome from the staff.
Location is great. Walking distance from the hustle and bustle of the center but also quiet enough to relax. The rooms are by definition shick minimal and are exactly what you need.
A huge thank you to the team who made our stay extra special with their attentiveness and their warmth. Making us feel welcome and at home!
Sofie, Juls, Nara, Andreas, Emilia, Martin and last but not least Maria (Thank you for the introduction) you guys ROCK!

Feedback on My Stay at Ruby Sofie Hotel, Vienna.
I really enjoyed my stay overall — the hotel has a great atmosphere, and I especially liked the free breakfast. However, I did experience a few issues that could be improved. Each time I took a shower, water spread across the bathroom floor, and I had to dry it myself daily, which was inconvenient.
Also, while the TV listed several international channels, they didn’t work properly and always showed a “weak signal” message. Receptionist Raoul kindly came to check and tightened the cable, but the issue wasn’t resolved.
I hope these small things can be fixed for future guests.

The room was very small, one side of the bed was against the wall and I could just barely get out of bed on my side. The room has this “instagrammable” “cool” vibe with lights around the mirror (like in the movie star’s changing room, yay! ) and Marshall speakers, funny-ish messages (“blow me away” written on the bag where the hair dryer is kept — creative! ). The bar looks cozy and cool (would have preferred some natural light! )
Prepare to navigate a very small space, especially for a couple. There were plumbing issues in our toilet/bathroom.
Our departure for the airport was very early (4:30 am) so we asked for a knock on a door at 4 am. No one knocked on a door to wake us up. Of course, we had our alarms set, but it’s the matter of attentiveness to guests and their needs. The staff arranged the taxi, at least, but I’d advise against asking them to book a ride to the airport for you. Do it yourself and check the price. The taxi driver arranged for us by the hotel charged us €55 euro for a 20 min ride. I think this is way too pricey and not in the “lean luxury” spirit, whatever it means.
I am glad we did not opt for breakfast. Thought that charging over €20 euro per person is extortionate. We went to another place a short walk from the hotel and had option to just have a.
Porridge and coffee (cheaper) or eggs Benedict or such, for less than €20 euro.

Our stay at the hotel was pleasant.
Check-in was easy, great location in a quiet neighborhood, and close to public transportation options.
The hotel room was very clean and had exactly what we needed. The bathroom /shower set up was a little weird and not ideal but we made it work.
We enjoyed our time at the bar for fresh cocktails that were amazing. Raul was awesome, he was very polite and put a lot of effort in making our drinks.
Juls was very polite at check-in and helped answer our questions about our stay.
Overall we would definitely stay at the hotel again if we come back to visit Vienna from California.

Super nice room, very large and quiet.

Quirky and unique. Has all the amenities needed.

A great Hotel Must have necessarily seen.