- Travail Hospitality has acquired the 179-room Hilton Dublin Airport
- The hotel will temporarily trade as Northern Cross Dublin Airport
- A multi-million euro refurbishment will rebrand it to IHG’s voco brand in 2027
- The works will increase capacity to 188 rooms
- Valor Hospitality Partners will manage the property
Travail Hospitality has acquired the 179-room Hilton Dublin Airport hotel. While it will temporarily trade as the Northern Cross Dublin Airport hotel, the transition is the first phase of a major property overhaul. The acquisition price was not disclosed.
The temporary branding precedes a multi-million-euro refurbishment programme scheduled to commence in February 2027. Once completed the hotel will permanently rebrand and join IHG Hotels and Resorts’ premium portfolio as a voco property. Subject to planning permission the redevelopment plans include increasing capacity from 179 rooms to 188 rooms, upgrading public areas, reception, fitness centre and bedrooms and introducing two new independent-concept food and beverage outlets.
Travail Hospitality has chosen global operator Valor Hospitality Partners to manage the hotel. This project marks Valor’s official market entry into the Republic of Ireland. The existing hotel staff at the Northern Cross location will be integrated into Valor’s employment network during the transition phase. The architectural and design vision is being led by LUCA Architects and Studio Delaney.
