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Ivan King has been named General Manager at Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel

King is an accomplished hospitality executive with extensive experience leading some of Ireland’s most prestigious luxury hotels and resort destinations. Over the course of his career, he has developed a strong reputation for operational excellence, commercial leadership, and delivering transformational growth across high-profile hospitality businesses.Prior to joining Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, as General Manager, King spent time at Luttrellstown Castle Resort, first as General Manager, and later as CEO. During his tenure, he oversaw a significant period of transformation for the luxury estate, enhancing its reputation as one of Ireland’s leading hospitality destinations through strategic development, operational innovation, and elevated guest experiences.Earlier in his career, King held senior leadership positions at The Shelbourne Dublin, Autograph Collection, where he played a key role during an important phase of growth and evolution, contributing as part of the leadership team that achieved the prestigious AA Red Star status.

Fairmont
Kildare, Ireland
Development Opening

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
Dublin, Ireland
Opinion Article Markets & Performance

Hotel Market Beat 2025 H1 - Ireland

The Irish hotel investment market remained strong in the first half of 2025, with transactions totalling around €375 million. Major Dublin deals dominated activity, including the €86 million sale of the Ruby Molly Hotel by ESR Group to German investor Deka Immobilien, leased to Ruby Hotels Group. The Fleet Hotel was also acquired by the Lanthorn Group for TMR Hotel Collection. Beyond the city centre, the Grand Hotel in Malahide, the Marine Hotel in Sutton, and the Radisson Blu at Dublin Airport all changed hands. Activity outside Dublin was limited, with the standout being the €21 million sale of Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford to the Neville Hotel Group.

Tom McCabeEd Fitch
By Tom McCabe and Ed Fitch
Ireland
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Development Pipeline

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 Hoxton
Dublin, Ireland
Development Renovation

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.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Dublin, Ireland
Development Pipeline

citizenM unveils art and design vision for its first Irish hotel in the heart of Dublin

This summer, citizenM will open the doors to its first Irish hotel - and with it, a carefully curated celebration of contemporary art, local architecture and playful design. Located opposite St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin's historic core, the new 245-room hotel brings together bold Brutalist architecture, colourful interiors, and a standout collection of artworks by Irish creatives. From a preserved façade to hand-painted murals and in-room commissions, citizenM Dublin St Patrick's is designed as both a stylish place to stay and a new destination for culture lovers.

citizenM
County Dublin, Ireland