Hospitality group Accor and developers the Arora Group have announced the ground-breaking of the new €100m Sofitel Dublin Airport, a new luxury hotel at the country's main international gateway.
The hotel will feature 412 rooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant, a tea salon, and a sky bar located on the 11th floor, offering views of the airport and beyond.
The franchised development project is set to open by late 2026 as a full-service luxury hotel.
The new hotel will be directly linked to Dublin Airport's Terminal 2, which will provide seamless connectivity for travellers.
The Arora Group is a franchise partner of Accor in the UK and the owner of both the Sofitel London Heathrow Airport and the Sofitel London Gatwick Airport.
"We are delighted to see work underway on the new Sofitel hotel and to be working with the Arora team on it," Kenny Jacobs, the CEO of Dublin Airport operator daa.
"We are fully focused on improving standards and options for passengers at Dublin Airport and a world class hotel that's directly linked into Terminal 2 is great news for them. It's also good news for local suppliers and for jobs, with the hotel set to create hundreds of new jobs during both the construction phase and when it opens," he added.
"From a growth and development perspective, Ireland remains a highly attractive market for Accor, with its incredible geography, its talented workforce, and its warm and welcoming culture. Together with our valued and trusted project partner, Arora Group, we see a significant opportunity to support the Irish tourism sector with more high-quality hospitality experiences," Sébastien Bazin, CEO & Chairman of Accor said.
"The addition of Sofitel Dublin Airport will infuse new energy into the community, raising the bar for luxury accommodations and inspiring travellers to rediscover the beauty, charm, and magic of this historic, yet thoroughly modern destination," he added.
"Sofitel Dublin Airport will represent our first Sofitel hotel in Ireland, a milestone that allows us to bring our unique blend of French luxury and marks a new step in the deep connection between our two countries," Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems said.
"Sofitel Dublin Airport will be deeply embedded in local culture, celebrating the magic of encounters between people and countries, promoting a sustainable luxury and a heartfelt service. We are thrilled to expand our presence at key international hubs with our long-term partner, the Arora Group on this fourth Sofitel project together," she added.
