Commercial property Aviva Investors acquires Dublin city centre hotel buildingThe property is scheduled for completion at the end of this year, and has been pre-let to Premier Inn under a long-term lease
Irish Tatler Rooms with a view: how the world’s coolest new hotels are bringing design and service to the next level With the return of travel comes a slew of new hotels pushing standards of luxury to unprecedented heights. Here are just some of the contenders to look out for
Energy costs ‘impossible’ to predict, says Dalata chiefDermot Crowley, chief executive of Ireland’s largest hotel group, assumes that energy costs for the group will be ‘multiples’ of its €10 million spend in 2019
Holiday at home: This Bauhaus-inspired hotel is adding a splash of creativity to a stay in Dublin Arthaus is home to a collection of 100 works by Irish and international artists
Dalata’s British business to outstrip Dublin by 2025The Maldron and Clayton hotels owner predicts business travel will return
Paradise Found: Soak your way to a calm mind under a canopy of trees at this garden room The Garden Room is specially tailored to couples or friends looking for a private, indulgent experience that channels all the qualities of The Cliff at Lyons in Kildare and its spa in the open air
Varadkar may ban use of service charge to top up waiting staff wages Restaurants Association of Ireland alarmed over possible amendment to new bill on tips for hospitality workers
‘Trophy asset’ Slieve Donard fetches £40mThe prestigious resort hotel in Co Down has been sold to AJ Capital Partners, a Nashville-based developer and hotel operator
Well-known Belleek hotel on market for £525,000Ready-to-go hospitality business is located in the pretty border town famous for its pottery
Company Watch: Crowley hopeful of healthy outlook for Dalata as restrictions easeThe hotel group took a battering during the pandemic, but its incoming chief executive is optimistic of better times ahead
Five key takeaways from the Dalata half-year resultsIreland’s largest hotel group reported a big loss for the first six months of 2021 but it was better than this time last year and demand for rooms has been steadily increasing
Hit the Road: Your monthly guide to the tastiest travel optionsWhether it’s a Spanish tapas and wine trail or a foodie adventure closer to home, we have you covered
Singita Sasakwa LodgeThe perfect balance between casual luxury and sophisticated elegance, the newly designed Singita Sasakwa Lodge provides all the sights of a great safari without ever leaving your lodge.
Company watch: Summer bounce a ‘positive surprise’ for Dalata hotel groupChief executive designate Dermot Crowley says the group has benefited from better than expected trading and is comfortably placed for further expansion in Britain
Hit the road: Your monthly guide to Ireland’s tastiest travel optionsTreat yourself to a foodie escape at one of these delicious destinations
Travel: Indulge in new hotel experiences this summerWith windows shuttered and corridors empty for the first six months of the year, many hotels have taken the time to re-evaluate, refresh and rejuvenate
Historical drama: Carton House brings the past to life and into a new eraAs the Kildare hotel gets set to reopen, designer/architect Martin Spillane tells us about its two-year refurbishment
Historic landmark hotel goes to market in Leitrim Abbey Manor Hotel on Domohair’s Main Street was built in 1860, but now needs extensive restoration to restore it to its former glory
Premier Inn group aims for 2,500 rooms in Dublin city centre as it eyes gap in marketBudget hospitality chain has three of five branded pipeline hotels currently under construction in capital