In Brief: Ruby opened the 237-room Ruby Lilou hotel and Ruby Yani workspace in Marseille on Oct. 5, 2026.
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Guestroom at the Ruby Lilou, Marseille – Image Credit Ruby Group
Ruby Lilou is located between Vieux Port and La Joliette, near Le Panier. Joliette metro station is a three-minute walk from the hotel. Marseille Saint-Charles railway station is a five-minute metro ride away, while Marseille Provence Airport is about 45 minutes away by public transportation. The property provides access to cultural sites, the waterfront and Marseille’s business district.
The hotel has 237 rooms in the Nest, Cosy, Lovely and Wow categories. Room features include oversized beds, walk-in rainfall showers, blackout curtains, Marshall amplifiers and Bluetooth speakers. The property also includes a 24-hour bar and café serving coffee, local wines, cocktails and light bites.
Ruby Lilou has a 300-square-meter rooftop terrace with views across Marseille toward the Mediterranean. The hotel’s interiors use soft tones, graphic patterns, colors and references to Marseille’s maritime heritage and creative culture.
Ruby Yani opened alongside the hotel, marking the introduction of Ruby Workspaces in France. The workspace has more than 126 flexible workstations, private offices, meeting rooms, phone booths and communal areas. Members have access to the hotel’s rooftop terrace.
Membership options at Ruby Yani Workspaces start at EUR 60 per month. Day passes start at EUR 30. The workspace offers options for single-day use, regular coworking and dedicated office space.
Room rates at Ruby Lilou start at EUR 130 per night for single occupancy and include breakfast. IHG One Rewards members can book through the IHG One Rewards mobile app.
Ruby Lilou’s development, design and operations will be run by Ruby Group. The Ruby brand is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts.