The Ruby Hotel & Bar

I really enjoyed our happy hour here. We were probably the first couple to arrive. So it felt like we were in someone's living room and they could hear our whole convo. Lol.

We ordered several drinks and an app (hummus and zaatar) that were all amazing.

Can't wait to go back ...when my mom comes back into town and I have a sitter.

We stayed at The Ruby for 8 days in March and it
was a good experience with some interesting highs and lows.

Staff were awesome throughout, including at their bar/restaurant. Their system of relying on text-messages made it very easy to ask various questions throughout without having to head to the front desk. Parking was good, and they have two lots that never got completely full--no trouble finding a spot throughout the day/night.

We had a king bed room in the A building, second floor. The room itself was ok, with a very large TV and a nice walk in shower. The rooms in the A building seem to have views of the river, and ours had a great view with no trees obstructing the river. The sink area was a bit small and anything left on it tended to get wet. The bed was not good, and both of us found that one side yielded back pain after sleeping on it.

The river and your views of it from the room and the bar's patio is a key feature of The Ruby. We spent a decent amount of time watching the various kinds of birds, fish, and ridiculous number of turtles. We tried their binoculars package and that made the experience even better.

The bar/restaurant was a bit small and had odd seating arrangements; they are clearly going for
something cozy and more home-like. Breakfast options during the week are bad, and I don't understand why: 2 kinds of breakfast tacos which were sitting in a warmer for hours, and 1 kind of muffin--that's it. If you were thinking that's ok if it's included with the room, well it's not included and you have to pay. Other times of the day they have an actual kitchen going, but you're better off going anywhere else for mid-week breakfasts. We had brunch on a weekend and options were ok and the food was reasonably good, but it does seem like the restaurant is a missed opportunity for The Ruby. Cocktails at the bar were good, and they let you take them back to the rooms.

Overall, the wildlife watching on the river and the view is the main attraction here, and really differentiates The Ruby from most every other hotel/motel in the area. I hope they refresh their mattresses soon as that's really the only thing that would keep us from coming back in the future.

Cute place tucked away in downtown Round rock. There was 2 bartenders working but really could have used a cocktail waitress as well. You can only order at the bar. They do not come out and serve you in the open patio but will run food out to you when it's ready. The patio is the best place to be in perfect weather. It's first come, first serve on the tables. The snacks were really good we ended up ordering the Parmesan truffle popcorn twice bc it was that good. The chipotle nachos were also a stand out snack. The right out of smokiness and spice. I did like Mediterranean trio aka hummus but definitely order extra pita. Drinks were too sweet for me. Would probably just stick to wine if I go back.

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!

Super cute hidden gem. Feels like you are at summer camp, sipping fantastic cocktails. Limited but tasty food menu. Will definitely return.

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.

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!

On a recent trip to south Texas, we decided to stay in Round Rock one night on the way there and again on the way back home to Oklahoma. Shining reviews from YELPers left us no doubt we had made a good choice with The Ruby Hotel and Bar.

A day or so ahead of each reserved night, I received a message re: remote check-in. Mayra was my contact. She made the whole process sleek and simple, from sending pictures of me holding my ID and my ID by itself to directions for entering the room on our arrival.

It was so nice to drive up and move straight into our room.

The guest rooms are compact, but efficient, with a European twist to the accommodations. Each has a front door with a coded lock and a sliding glass door to a patio or balcony that overlooks Brushy Creek. The area surrounding this boutique hotel is quiet and relaxing. Get ready for delicious espresso instead of coffee.

The Rose Bar is in a separate building. Inside, the bar has the ambience of a living room, complete with fireplace. There is a patio with tables, benches, umbrellas and a view of Brushy Creek. I suggest the appetizer, Mediterranean Trio. From the menu: hummus w/roasted garlic, tzatziki w/ preserved lemon, muhammar w/za'atar - toasted pita & pickled vegetables.

I can't wait to be in Round Rock again, and at the Ruby Hotel and Bar.

Cute, cute! We popped in for a post brunch cocktail and were delighted with the decor as well as the cocktails. Service was on point. We will be back when we can linger!

We took my Dad there Friday for happy hour to start his bday celebration.

He got a dos xx and I got the old fashioned, which may be my favorite in atx.

Great views and upscale ambiance...never too crowded.