Ruby Foo's

What Ruby Foo's does

Hôtel Ruby Foo's is an independently owned, 25-employee hotel established in 1962 at 7657 Boulevard Décarie in Montréal, Quebec. The property operates a multi-product accommodation business spanning Standard rooms (Queen and King configurations from $146.85–$149.52 USD per night), Deluxe rooms ($158.42), and newly renovated Signature eco-responsible rooms ($167.32), complemented by 6,000 square feet of event space across four meeting rooms (Singapore, Séville, Hong Kong/Shanghai) with ten configuration options accommodating 20 to 300 guests. On-site F&B is provided through Ben & Florentine (daily breakfast and brunch) and the forthcoming Ruby Noir bar (opening early 2026). The hotel serves leisure travelers, business travelers, corporate event planners, and eco-conscious guests via direct website booking and the TravelClick third-party reservation platform, supported by strategic supplier partnerships with RECYC-QUÉBEC, FLO, Pro-Staging, Oneka, and Alvéole.

Revenue is generated across three streams: nightly room bookings, event and meeting space rentals with full catering capabilities (including kosher menus), and food and beverage operations. Pricing is per-night and quote-based for groups, with no disclosed subscription or membership program. The hotel's core differentiation is a sustainability program anchored by triple certification — 5 Clés Vertes (Green Key), Biosphere, and Arc-en-ciel (Rainbow Registered) — operationalized through a rainwater harvesting system that preserves up to 180,000 liters of potable water annually, rooftop "Ru-bees" monitored via Alvéole, a 4-station FLO EV charging network, and a rooftop urban garden yielding approximately 300 pounds of produce per season, distributed equally between employees and local food banks.

The hotel is privately held with no disclosed funding history, parent company, subsidiaries, or M&A activity. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, emphasizing a convenient 15-minute access to both downtown Montréal and Pierre-Elliott Trudeau International Airport with five-minute walking distance to Namur metro station. Marketing channels center on the official website, organic SEO targeting Montreal and sustainable hotel searches, the TravelClick OTA platform for international visibility, and dedicated event venue sales. The operating geography is single-country (Canada, Montréal), with no current signals of international expansion.

Name

Ruby Foo's

Legal name

Hôtel Ruby Foo's

Website

https://hotelrubyfoos.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hôtel Ruby Foo's is an independently owned, 25-employee Montréal hotel established in 1962, operating Standard, Deluxe, and eco-responsible Signature rooms alongside 6,000 sq ft of event space, Ben & Florentine breakfast/brunch, and the forthcoming Ruby Noir bar, serving leisure, business, and eco-conscious travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodations and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAAAD

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Meeting event spaces
• Eco-friendly hospitality
• Hotel dining services
• Event venue rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: Nightly accommodation rentals across multiple room categories including Standard, Deluxe, and Signature rooms. Revenue generated through direct bookings and TravelClick reservation platform.
2. Event and Meeting Space Rental: 6,000 square feet of versatile event space comprising four meeting rooms with 10 possible configurations. Revenue from corporate events, weddings, and private functions including catering services.
3. Food and Beverage: On-site dining through Ben & Florentine restaurant (breakfast and brunch daily) and Ruby Noir bar (cocktails, local beers, seasonal menu). Ruby Noir opening early 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ruby Foo's is a Montreal hotel offering overnight accommodations across Standard, Deluxe, Signature, and Studio room categories. The property operates on-site dining through the Ben & Florentine restaurant (with the Ruby Noir bar scheduled to open in early 2026) and rents out 6,000 square feet of event and meeting space for corporate functions, weddings, and private events. The hotel is differentiated by triple eco-certifications (5 Clés Vertes, Biosphere, Arc-en-ciel) and sustainability features such as rainwater harvesting, rooftop beekeeping, urban gardening, and EV charging stations.

Product overview

Ruby Foo's is a Montreal hotel offering a portfolio of accommodation products spanning standard rooms (Queen, King, Double Queen configurations), studio suites with kitchenettes, and eco-responsible Signature rooms with locally-sourced materials. The hotel features two dining venues: Ben & Florentine for breakfast/brunch and the forthcoming Ruby Noir bar. Event facilities include Singapore, Séville, and Hong Kong/Shanghai spaces totaling 6,000 sq ft. Sustainability initiatives include EV charging stations, water recycling, urban gardens, and bee hotels. The property is accessible via metro Namur and located 15 minutes from downtown Montreal and the airport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ruby Noir: Bar located inside Hôtel Ruby Foo's offering cocktails, local beers, and small plates. Opening early 2026.
• Ben & Florentine

Products and services

• Chambre Deluxe King
• Chambre Deluxe 2 Lits Queen
• Chambre Signature 1 Lit King
• Chambre Signature 2 Lits Queen
• Chambre Standard Queen
• Chambre Standard 1 Lit King
• Chambre Standard 2 Lits Queen
• Studio Standard avec Cuisinette
• Chambre Queen avec lit mural
• Ben & Florentine (On-Site Restaurant)
• Ruby Noir (On-Site Bar)
• Espaces Réunion (Event and Meeting Venues)
• Services et Commodités (Hotel Amenities)

Quantifiable outcome

• 180,000 liters of potable water preserved annually through rainwater harvesting
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RECYC-QUÉBEC and Ministère du TourismecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with RECYC-QUÉBEC and Quebec's Ministry of Tourism for the rainwater harvesting system. The system captures, filters, and redirects rainwater to irrigate the rooftop garden and fill the pool, preserving up to 180,000 liters of potable water annually. This partnership supports the hotel's sustainability objectives and aligns with Quebec environmental initiatives.
• FLOcoreTechnology or IntegrationFLO operates 4 electric vehicle charging stations at the hotel, located near the entrance. FLO is one of the largest EV charging networks in North America and manufactures stations in Quebec, providing guests with sustainable transportation options.
• OnekaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal bath product supplier from a farm in the Eastern Townships. Oneka products are biodegradable, luxurious for the skin, and environmentally friendly. All bathroom amenities in rooms are sourced from this local artisan.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hôtel Le Germain Montréal (Germain Hôtels): Canadian boutique brand with a Montreal flagship offering similar design-driven, mid-to-upper scale rooms, event space, and on-site dining; competes for the same independent-minded corporate and leisure traveler.
• Hôtel Birks Montreal (The Ritz-Carlton–adjacent independent): Independent upscale Montreal hotel with comparable room inventory, on-site restaurant and event capabilities; benchmarks Ruby Foo's in the independent-luxury segment.
• Hotel William Gray: Independent boutique hotel in Old Montreal with comparable ADR profile, on-site F&B, event space, and an experiential/eco-leaning brand story; directly competitive for leisure and small corporate stays.
• Mount Stephen Club: Heritage boutique hotel/club in downtown Montreal with comparable small-footprint, high-service positioning and event/banquet capabilities; directly competitive in the independent experiential segment.
• Hôtel Nelligan: Independently operated Montreal boutique hotel in Old Port with comparable room count, mid-to-upper ADR band, and on-site dining/event positioning. Most direct comparison as an independent, design-led full-service Montreal property.
• Warwick Le Crystal Montreal: Independently operated full-service Montreal hotel with similar mid-upper ADR band, suites with kitchenettes, indoor pool, and meeting/event facilities — direct competition in the Décarie/downtown corridor.

Broad incumbents

• InterContinental Montreal: Large IHG-affiliated full-service hotel in Old Montreal with substantial event infrastructure and global distribution; sets the upper benchmark for conference and corporate demand that Ruby Foo's event space is positioned against.
• Delta Hotels by Marriott Montreal: Marriott-affiliated full-service Montreal hotel with significant meeting/event space and loyalty-program distribution; broad incumbent competing on group bookings and corporate RFPs.
• Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth: Iconic large-scale Montreal hotel directly connected to the Palais des congrès; major incumbent competing for convention and corporate group business that Ruby Foo's targets with its 6,000 sq ft of meeting space.
• Hotel Omni Mont-Royal: Independent-feeling but chain-affiliated full-service Montreal hotel on the Sherbrooke corridor, competing for similar leisure and small-group business travelers with comparable amenity set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ruby-foo's-hotel

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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