Hospitality

‘We want to give The Shelbourne the love it deserves’: New owner plans €40m renovation

Dominic Seyrling of Archer Hotel Capital says he understands the significance of the landmark venue, which is now set for a ‘sizeable’ investment

Dominic Seyrling, co-chief executive of Archer Hotel Capital: ‘I first stayed right around the time Kennedy Wilson bought it. We own The Conrad and it's one of the main competitors. It’s probably the aspirational hotel for the Conrad.’ Picture: Fergal Phillips

A decade ago, Dominic Seyrling checked in for a stay at The Shelbourne. Not for leisure, but to scope out the competition.

“I first stayed right around the time Kennedy Wilson bought it. We own The Conrad and it's one of the main competitors. It’s probably the aspirational hotel for the Conrad,” the co-chief executive of Archer Hotel Capital said.

Archer now owns the iconic Dublin property having recently agreed a deal in the region ...