Christmas is fast approaching and there is no better way to get in the holiday spirit than a visit to one of Europe’s magical Christmas markets. With Ruby Hotels now offering a 25% advent discount on selected December dates for stays at Ruby Lilly, Munich and the group’s three Vienna houses; Ruby Marie, Ruby Lissi and Ruby Sofie, travellers can enjoy a guilt-free and last-minute festive mini break.

From 80s kitsch to haute couture, royalty to reportage, each Ruby hotel has its own unique story and design, rooted in the city it calls home.

To ensure guests have a trip filled with Christmas cheer, Ruby Hotels has selected recommendations for Munich and Vienna’s most celebrated Christmas activities, from the traditional to the more offbeat and less known, all of which are in easy proximity to Ruby properties.

Ruby Lilly, Munich

Bavarian Christmas markets set the bar for festive feels and with Munich’s especially diverse roster of options, there is no better place to stay than Ruby Lilly.

With its colourful street art and circus like aesthetic, the city’s Fairytale Christmas Market (Märchenbazar) offers an artsy twist on the classic market. A 20-minute stroll from Ruby Lilly, travellers can enjoy an array of delicious international foods and choose from an extensive assortment of creative handmade trinkets, all while sipping on a warming cup of flavoursome mulled wine.

Those looking to be dazzled can head to the enchanting Chinese Tower Christmas market (chinesischer Turm), a smaller and more romantic alternative found in the heart of Munich’s English Garden. A particular highlight are the two curling rinks illuminated with coloured twinkling lights.

Merry revellers who wish to explore the city centre in all its festive glory can jump onboard the Christmas tram (Christkindltram), where jolly music, mulled wine and Christmas delicacies are served up in a cosy atmosphere.

Nightly rates at Ruby Lilly, Munich start from €89 per night for a Nest Room, including breakfast. For more information, please visitwww.ruby-hotels.com. *25% Advent Discount can be applied for stays between 20th – 29th December 2019.

Ruby Lissi, Ruby Sofie and Ruby Marie, Vienna

Guests of Ruby Lissi, Ruby Sofie and Ruby Marie can embark on a wintery getaway starting at Vienna’s renowned Christmas market at Karlsplatz. With its focus on arts and crafts and an exceptional foodie offering of 100% organic culinary delights, this option is an alternative to the destination’s more traditional advent markets.

Holiday makers seeking a festive workout can drop by the iconic ice-skating rink at Wiener Eislauf-Verein at Stadtpark, surrounded by the city’s magnificent historic buildings.

The baroque façade and fairytale guise of The Belvedere Palace offers the perfect backdrop for a romantic Christmas stroll. Come evening, travellers can kick back in the warmth of the stylish Ruby hotel bar and enjoy a well-deserved cocktail.

All properties share the brand’s innovative ‘Lean Luxury’ philosophy, providing guests with a five-star room in a prime central city location, for the price of a budget hotel – an ideal pairing for an indulgent festive escape. Ruby Hotels is able to do this by stripping out the traditional – and often outdated – hotel features which today’s style-conscious travellers don’t want or need, replacing them with the authentic, modern offerings that they do.

For example, a trendy communal space serves healthy, locally-produced breakfast without the need for a kitchen or chef, and instead of overpriced minibars and room service, galley kitchens, vending machines and ironing stations supply guests with all of their needs this Christmas.

Nightly rates at Ruby Marie, Vienna start from €69 per night for a Nest Room, on a room only basis. For more information, please visit www.ruby-hotels.com. *25% Advent Discount can be applied for stays between 20th – 26th December 2019.