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The Hoxton Unveils Its First Irish Hotel in Dublin’s Creative Quarter
Dublin, The Hoxton has made its debut! Marking the first Irish hotel in the series, The Hoxton, Dublin calls the former Central Hotel home, a storied Victorian property that has been meticulously restored. Set in where else but the city's Creative Quarter with a prime location on Exchequer Street, the hotel offers 129 rooms; an open-house lobby comprising a bar, lounge and Viking-era archaeological discoveries; all-day Peruvian-inspired restaurant Cantina Valentina; New York-inspired sandwich spot by day and natural wine bar by night Dollars; much-loved local landmark The Library Bar; and basement nightlife venue Groundwork. Offering a design-led yet wholly welcoming city centre spot for out-of-town visitors, The Hoxton is also primed to bring something new to and collaborate with local Dublin communities. Sláinte to that!
The Hoxton to Bring Its Characteristic Warmth and Open-House Hospitality to Dublin This November
The Hoxton will open its doors in where else but Dublin's Creative Quarter, marking the brand's first property in Ireland. Bringing its signature design-led, community-focussed ethos to historic Exchequer Street, the restored Victorian building (once the Central Hotel) will be home to 129 rooms, an inviting lobby complete with bar and Viking-era ruins, an all-day Peruvian-inspired restaurant Cantina Valentina, sandwich spot by day and natural wine bar by night Dollars, local landmark The Library Bar and Groundwork, The Hoxton's first ever nightlife venue.
The Shelbourne to Undergo Elegant, Landmark Refurbishment Led by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio
A year after celebrating its bicentennial year, The Shelbourne, Dublin's Grande Dame, is preparing to embark on the next chapter in its illustrious story. In late October 2025, the iconic five-star hotel will begin an extensive year-long refurbishment of the guestroom offering, designed to preserve its timeless elegance while subtly evolving the experience for a new era.
The Future of Demand for Dublin Hotels
The ratio of ‘total visitor nights’ in Dublin versus the ‘total number of bedrooms available’ shows that on a comparative basis Dublin has less hotel bed stock than the vast majority of European gateway cities. Dublin hotel occupancy averaged over 80% in 2023 and 2024 and the growing city events calendar will continue to mean multiple ‘compression nights’ per year.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Sofitel Dublin Airport: A New Era of Luxury Hospitality in Ireland
Accor and the Arora Group are proud to announce the groundbreaking of the highly anticipated Sofitel Dublin Airport, a new luxury hotel set to redefine the hospitality experience at Ireland's main international gateway. The hotel will feature 412 elegantly designed rooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant, a tea salon, and a sky bar located on the 11th floor, offering stunning views of the airport and beyond.
Herbert Park Hotel and Park Residence Increases Direct Bookings and Revenue with P3 Custom Booking Engine
P3 Hotel Software, a leading innovator in hotel booking solutions, has announced that Herbert Park Hotel and Park Residence, a renowned four-star boutique in the heart of Dublin, has achieved significant boosts in revenue and direct bookings by implementing P3's Custom Booking Engine.
Ludo De Jong has been appointed as General Manager at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel
Ludo de Jong has taken on the role of General Manager at Anantara The Marker Dublin, with a mission to further establish the hotel as the go-to destination for both social and business gatherings in the revitalized Docklands area, known for its concentration of tech and finance companies, stylish dining spots, and top-tier theaters.
200 Years of Sitting Pretty in Dublin: A Short Walk Through History and Hospitality at The Shelbourne Hotel
Since 1824, The Shelbourne has been a warm and inviting jewel of hospitality and the setting for some of the most dramatic cultural and political moments in Irish history. Beloved by guests and locals as “Ireland’s living room,” The Shelbourne has always reflected the spirit of the city around it, playing a significant role in the literary, social, political, culinary and artistic traditions of Irish society.
By JP Kavanagh, General Manager, The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection, Marriott
Weekend events drove Dublin hotel rates past €300
Boosted by three large-scale events during the final weekend of June, Dublin hotel average daily rate (ADR) eclipsed EUR300 for just the second time this year and sixth time in history, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Introducing Ruby Molly: Dublin's Newest Hotel Gem
In the heart of vibrant Dublin, Ruby proudly unveils its latest addition: the Lean Luxury Hotel Ruby Molly. This marks an exciting milestone as it becomes the hotel group's inaugural location in Ireland, offering 272 meticulously designed rooms and a generous 500 square feet space dedicated to the hotel's inviting bar and café.
Cycas Hospitality Expands Into Ireland
Cycas Hospitality’s growth continues into 2024 following their landmark appointment to manage The Ormond Hotel in Dublin on behalf of the Ormond Group, a leading hospitality group from Southeast Asia. This will be Cycas Hospitality’s first property in Ireland and marks another significant step in their pan-European expansion.
Six Nations, St. Patrick’s Day drove Dublin hotel occupancy in March
Dublin’s hotel occupancy was helped by the Six Nations Men’s 2024 championship and St. Patrick’s Day festivities, according to March 2024 preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Whitbread takes Premier Inn to Outer Dublin
Whitbread PLC, the UK's leading hospitality group and owner of Premier Inn, has acquired the long leasehold interest of a development site at Sandyford Business Park in Dublin, D18.
Premier Inn gets set to open its second Dublin city centre hotel
Premier Inn, the UK's favourite hotel brand, has confirmed it will open its second hotel in Dublin City Centre on Monday 20th March.
Ruby Hotels Announces First Hotel in Dublin
Ruby Hotels, led by founder and CEO Michael Struck, is taking off on the Emerald Isle, with the announcement of Ruby Molly, set to open Q3 / 2024.
The Merrion Hotel joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s global network for responsible hospitality
The Merrion Hotel has become the latest donor member to join the Alliance, uniting with 20 world-leading hotel companies including Marriott International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, BWH Hotel Group and Radisson Hotels Group as the sector works towards Net Positive Hospitality. Having doubled its total number of members in the past year, the Alliance now represents over 45,000 hotels worldwide. Along with the Alliance’s network of donor members, The Merrion will now be part of a collective acceleration towards a more sustainable and regenerative industry, that gives back more than it takes.
Deutsche Finance International and BCP Capital sign agreement with Ennismore to bring The Hoxton to Ireland
Deutsche Finance International ("DFI"), the pan-European private equity real estate investor which manages over €3.3 billion of assets and specialises in customer-centric real estate, and BCP Capital, the London and Dublin focused value-add real estate manager of €1.0 billion in assets, have signed a long-term agreement with Ennismore - the lifestyle hospitality company - to operate the Central Hotel as Ireland's first Hoxton. The 129-room hotel located in Dublin city centre is scheduled to open in 2024, with the agreement reflecting a strong conviction in the post-pandemic recovery of the Irish tourism industry and leisure market.
Dublin hotel performance soared during Garth Brooks tour, late bookings were part of the success
The star country music performer, Garth Brooks, has departed Dublin after completing five sold out shows at Croke Parke. In early 2022, STR utilized Forward STAR data to analyze the impact that Brooks’ arrival was due to have on local hotel demand levels. In this most recent review, we added in actualized data to understand the impact on hoteliers as fans descended to the 82,00-seater venue.
Joanne Dillon has been appointed as General Manager at The Westin Dublin
The Westin Hotel in Dublin has appointed Joanne Dillon as its new general manager following the departure of Eamonn Casey who has moved to Powerscourt Hotel Resort and Spa. Ms Dillon was most recently general manager at Dublin's Trinity City Hotel, where she oversaw several hotel expansions and refurbishments. She previously worked at Hilton Kilmainham, FBD Hotels and the O'Callaghan Collection.