Ruby Marie Hotel

If you’ve never eaten a Sachertorte you might wonder why it’s so special. What makes it so different from any other chocolate cake? Equally, if you’ve never stayed at the Ruby Marie Hotel you might wonder what makes it different from other hotels. The outside of a Sachertorte gives nothing away – a smooth, shiny, layer of chocolate simply encases the treat that lies within. It’s not overly showy. It’s not covered in decoration. It’s simple and classy, just like the exterior of the Ruby Marie Hotel. There are no flashy signs or dancing fountains, just the elegant architecture you would expect from Vienna.

Cut into a Sachertorte and you will reveal the rich, moist chocolate cake that’s delicious and decadent and comforting all at the same time, just like a perfect chocolate cake should be. Inside the Ruby Marie Hotel you will find everything you would expect from a good hotel – a comfortable bed, friendly staff, a great bar and refreshing showers – in short, all the things that make you feel relaxed and at home.

But the surprising part of the Sachertorte, the thing that makes it not just another chocolate cake, is the layers of sweet sticky apricot jam running through it. At first you might not see them, but take a bite and you will know that they are there. The Ruby Marie Hotel also has some surprising elements which at first glance may not be immediately apparent. There are guitars available to rent from reception, the hotel has its own radio station with a specially chosen playlist, hidden on a terrace is the urban jungle where you can relax surrounded by greenery, and the breakfast is a carefully curated selection of delicious morsels, all chosen to match the high standards of this hotel.

The Sachertorte is a cake with an interesting history, and housed in a former department store called the Stafa Tower, the Ruby Marie also has a noteworthy past. If you bite into a Sachertorte expecting just another chocolate cake you’re in for a pleasant surprise. And if you check into the Ruby Marie expecting just another city centre hotel you’re in for a pleasant surprise.

Try a Sachertorte once and you’ll always want to eat it again. Stay at the Ruby Marie once and you’ll always be looking forward to your next visit!