Hard Rock International outlines Dublin plans
Hard Rock International has revealed plans for a 120-key hotel in Dublin, which is slated to open in 2020. Working in collaboration with Tifco Limited, Hard Rock’s first hotel in Ireland will shine a light on the musical vibrancy of the destination, both from its past and present.
Located on Lord Edward Street in Dublin’s city centre, Hard Rock Hotel Dublin will comprise two structures; an existing listed property, built at the turn of the 20th century as the Exchange Buildings and currently the site of the Parliament Hotel, and the adjacent Fashion House Building.
The Fashion House will be entirely rebuilt and transformed into the new hotel entrance and reception, while a glass link bridge will connect guests to the refurbished Parliament building. While retaining and restoring the original red brick façade of 1912, the interiors of the Parliament building will be completely reimagined, creating a music-inspired city escape adorned with memorabilia.
Throughout the hotel’s guestrooms and suites, warm fumed woods, fresh stone surfaces and bespoke Ulster carpets accompany jewel tones and lush textures, while communal areas will feature booth seating and eclectic fittings and furnishings. Elsewhere, an all-day dining restaurant will serve fresh Irish ingredients, while the hotel’s casual bar offers cocktails and 24-hour in-room dining.
In traditional Hard Rock style, The Sound of Your Stay music program will allow guests to use complimentary vinyl players and records, as well as a Fender guitar complete with amp and headphones. The property will also be home to the newly-launched wellness program Rock Om, an in-room experience fusing the ancient serenity of yoga with music.
“Ireland has always been a place close to our hearts, and it only seems right to open a Hard Rock Hotel in Dublin, given the city’s musical roots,” comments Todd Hricko, SVP & Head of Global Hotel Development for Hard Rock International. “This is an exciting opportunity to extend our presence in Europe and elevate the one-of-a-kind offering at Hard Rock Hotels to the next level.”
Positioned close to Temple Bar, the development will be a stone’s throw away from city landmarks such as Trinity College, Grafton Street, St. Stephen’s Green and the Guinness Storehouse. The area is also home to Irish cultural centres and institutions including the Gallery of Photography, the Olympia Theatre and the Irish Film Institute.
Enda O’Meara, CEO of Tifco Limited, adds: “Dublin’s vibrant cultural scene makes it one of the hottest European cities to visit, attracting over 5.5 million overseas visitors annually. Hard Rock Hotel is an iconic, global brand that will be bringing something very different in its own distinctive style to this vibrant part of the capital city.
“The hotel’s custom design based around the existing handsome early 20th century building will be unique, modern and sophisticated, offering upscale 4-star luxury with a standalone F&B proposition that we plan to put on the map. Hard Rock Hotel Dublin will be the place to see and be seen with live music nightly, excellent food and cocktails, and an authentic Irish service.”
