# Hotels

This year

2023

Tourist season set to take 1,300 beds from system housing refugees

A report by

Christina Finn

Pod-style modular homes which will be delivered in a shorter time frame, but may not last as long, are being considered.

20.6k

Apr 4th 2023, 12:05 AM

Last year

2022

# Céad Míle Fáilte

Irish tourism hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has estimated that a full recovery to 2019 levels won’t happen until 2026.

16.9k

Dec 27th 2022, 11:32 AM

# Planning

Planning to be lodged for 245-bedroom nine storey hotel at Arnotts in Dublin

The plans are set to be submitted in the coming days.

49.3k

Sep 19th 2022, 9:01 PM

# unanswered prayers

Hostel beds cost hundreds as accommodation prices spike during Garth Brooks gigs

Not going down ’til the Sun comes up might be the only affordable option when Garth comes to town.

32.4k

Aug 22nd 2022, 6:29 PM

# Last Orders

Beer garden off O'Connell Street used by three pubs faces closure due to hotel development

The beer garden, shared by Fibber Magee’s, The Living Room and Murray’s, has been described as a ‘unique cultural centre’.

85.4k

Jun 20th 2022, 11:35 AM

# Prices

Hotels group says 'commentary' misses how supply problems are causing cost increases

The Irish Hotels Federation body was before the Oireacthas Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts Sport and Media today.

18.7k

Jun 15th 2022, 3:49 PM

# Ukraine

Eight sites identified for modular homes to house Ukrainian refugees

Student accommodation will no longer be available for refugees at the end of the summer.

34.9k

Updated

Jun 13th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Hatch Hall

Ashford Castle owners secure planning permission for 60-bedroom hotel in Dublin city centre

The appeals board has now granted planning permission after the plan was put on hold last year.

35.1k

Jun 3rd 2022, 6:51 PM

# cobblestone

Developers scale back plans for hotel over Cobblestone pub in Dublin

The developers say the plans will ensure that the pub’s important cultural offering will be maintained.

21.5k

Jan 4th 2022, 6:05 PM

All time

# the cobblestone

Proposed hotel at site of Dublin's Cobblestone pub refused planning permission

The pub itself is a protected structure, and according to the planning application, it would be retained as part of any development.

28.1k

Nov 29th 2021, 11:43 AM

# Last Orders

Department clarifies that hotel bars must close at midnight - even for wedding guests

All activities associated with bars must cease at midnight, a spokesperson said.

52.5k

Nov 18th 2021, 3:20 PM

# Heritage

Protest in Dublin over planned developments at Cobblestone pub and Merchant's Arch

There has been sustained criticism of the two separate proposed developments over the past week.

56.5k

Oct 9th 2021, 2:26 PM

# Planning

Green light for Conrad to transform into 'world class, five star hotel'

Archer Hotel Capital has secured permission for an eight storey extension.

34.6k

Oct 5th 2021, 10:11 PM

# Dublin City Council

An Bord Pleanála issues rebuke to city council's 'too many hotels' claim

This follows the appeals board giving the green light to Ringline Investments for a nine storey hotel.

19.5k

Sep 13th 2021, 10:36 PM

# summer 2021

Hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses can reopen from today

Indoor dining and leisure facilities at hotels are also permitted to reopen for guests.

22.7k

Jun 2nd 2021, 6:00 AM

# nine euro meal

Government likely to scrap €9 rule as minister says outdoors makes it safe 'not whether you eat chicken nuggets'

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said it was a ‘false kind of division’.

30.6k

Apr 28th 2021, 3:56 PM

# Covid-19

Stephen Donnelly says capping arrivals from states on hotel quarantine list 'possible' in future

Several more countries were added to the list last week.

25.0k

Apr 12th 2021, 9:35 AM

# mandatory quarantine hotel

Mandatory quarantine hotels concerns: 'There’s nothing to stop someone from opening their door and walking out'

Earlier this week, three women absconded from the Crowne Plaza near Dublin Airport.

25.9k

Apr 9th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Hospitality

Hotels, restaurants and cafes to get funding to upgrade premises for outdoor dining

On-street dining similar to that found in other European cities to be facilitated in urban areas, towns and villages.

36.7k

Updated

Mar 31st 2021, 11:20 AM

# Indemnity

State to indemnify hotels used for mandatory quarantine against legal action

They will still be liable for normal personal injuries claims.

21.2k

Mar 9th 2021, 10:04 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should over-65s get hotel or food voucher after they receive Covid-19 vaccine?

A Fianna Fáil TD is calling for this.

53.2k

102

Feb 26th 2021, 9:23 AM

# level 5

Summer bookings at 'historic low', hotels say

The hotels industry is calling for more supports from the government while they remain shut.

35.4k

Feb 23rd 2021, 8:34 AM

# big day

Hoteliers suggest guest limit for weddings based on size of venue

The Irish Hotels Federation said this could allow social distancing to take place.

51.0k

Feb 13th 2021, 6:45 AM

# Housing

Council refuses planning permission for hotel on Capel Street, says there are 'too many' hotels in Dublin

It is believed to be the first time council planners have cited concerns about the growing number of hotels as a reason to refuse planning permission.

36.9k

Feb 2nd 2021, 11:40 AM

# Cabinet Meeting

Phased lifting of Level 5: Inter-county travel could open up a few days before Christmas

Shops, gyms, and hairdressers are due to open up next week.

107k

Updated

Nov 24th 2020, 5:33 PM

# Covid-19

'Dramatic collapse' in bookings puts 100,000 jobs at risk, Irish Hotels Federation says

Room occupancy levels are down over 70% for the remainder of the year.

19.1k

Oct 2nd 2020, 7:36 AM

# stay and spend

Taoiseach says hospitality sector was among worst affected by Covid as he launches tax credit scheme

A new scheme will provide a maximum of €125 in income tax credits to taxpayers who spend up to €625 in the hospitality sector.

32.6k

Sep 3rd 2020, 2:15 PM

# empty rooms

'Nothing short of disastrous': Hoteliers say their futures are bleak as revenues plummet due to Covid

The average room occupancy stood at 42% for July.

30.1k

Jul 31st 2020, 6:10 AM

# Coronavirus

Hotels expect occupancy levels to fall by 40% this year - with room rates also taking a hit

Dublin hotels expect to be worse hit and nationally, many hoteliers say the hit to the sector will last for 18 months.

18.5k

Jun 25th 2020, 6:20 AM

# Tourism

'We've had a slew of bookings since Friday': Hoteliers' plans to reopen in the Covid-19 era

Hoteliers have asked for clarity on small weddings, and live music events this summer.

38.0k

Jun 10th 2020, 12:05 AM

# new service

Physically distanced dancing and no menus - how a re-opened hospitality sector might look

New guidance was published by Fáilte Ireland.

55.2k

Jun 9th 2020, 10:54 AM

# Hotels

Plans for new hotel on the Liffey's quays in Dublin opposed with claims it will destroy views along the river

The developers paid €3.3 million to acquire the property last year.

57.9k

Jun 7th 2020, 12:31 PM

# reopening

Hotels in Northern Ireland to reopen from 20 July, economy minister says

The 20 July date covers guesthouses, guest accommodation, B&Bs, hotels and hostels.

16.7k

Jun 1st 2020, 1:07 PM

# Liberties

New Premier Inn hotel to be built in Newmarket Square area of Dublin's Liberties

This particular hotel will have 151 bedrooms.

20.3k

Feb 12th 2020, 3:08 PM

# Fáilte Ireland

Dublin 'desperately needs' more hotels, says tourism body chief

The CEO of Fáilte Ireland also warned that Brexit was proving a challenge to Irish tourism.

20.9k

Nov 11th 2019, 12:45 PM

# Dublin Hotels

New 116-room eight-storey hotel on Dublin quays given planning permission

The hotel site is adjacent to one of Dublin’s best known pubs, Mulligans.

42.6k

Sep 21st 2019, 7:15 AM

# tourism and transport

Dublin hoteliers' sales took a hit during one of the summer's busiest months

Pundits say there is a silver lining on the horizon, though not everyone’s convinced yet.

954

Aug 22nd 2019, 9:35 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Dublin go high-rise?

Is it possible, and if so, is the right thing to do?

31.3k

Jul 4th 2019, 9:30 AM

# direct provision

'Difficulty accessing services': Complaints from asylum seekers living in hotels raised with Ombudsman

There are now 777 people living in emergency set-ups in 25 counties around Ireland.

9.6k

Jul 4th 2019, 6:05 AM

# cut down the waste

Rock says hotels should be banned from providing mini toiletries in plastic bottles

The Fine Gael TD said such a move would show Ireland is a European leader in driving this kind of change.

20.3k

Jun 10th 2019, 6:15 AM