ATLANTA, Georgia—IHG Accommodations & Resorts (IHG) introduced the U.S. market debut of its Ruby Accommodations model with a property in downtown Chicago. Ruby Group will develop and function the resort below a 30-year franchise settlement with IHG, overseeing the renovation and repositioning of the Inn of Chicago constructing right into a Ruby Accommodations property.
The transformation of the late Twenties period landmark—one block east of the Magnificent Mile—will honor its Chicago hospitality heritage whereas introducing the Ruby model. The challenge is predicted to start within the latter half of 2026.
Plans name for a 22-story resort with 412 rooms and a reimagined foyer and bar expertise. A rooftop terrace and bar will supply views of town skyline. Up to date public areas will replicate Ruby’s signature environments. Guestrooms mix environment friendly layouts with premium finishes at a decrease price per sq. foot for sturdy returns.
Jolyon Bulley, chief government officer, Americas, IHG Accommodations & Resorts, mentioned, “We’re extremely excited to carry our first U.S. Ruby Lodge to Chicago, an iconic metropolis with a deep architectural and cultural legacy. This flagship signing underscores the model’s sturdy development potential and momentum in key areas throughout the Americas and around the globe.”
With a deliberate opening in 2027, Ruby Group will develop and function the resort, collaborating intently with IHG to carry the Ruby model’s design and hallmarks to life whereas reflecting Chicago’s cultural id.
Michael Struck, founder and chief government officer, Ruby Group, mentioned, “This challenge marks a big milestone for Ruby Group and its worldwide development. In partnership with IHG and alongside skilled growth companion Berk Properties, we’re bringing Ruby’s design-led and environment friendly resort idea to the U.S. marketplace for the primary time. Ruby Group’s working platform can even now be launching in North America, providing extraordinary working effectivity to traders with a novel working set-up that makes use of each centralization and automatization to drive margins whereas reducing working dangers.”
Ruby Group is growing the challenge along with Orange County-based Berk Properties. Led by principals David Davidson and Rajesh Masina, Berk Properties contributes deep actual property and hospitality experience.
