Dalata Hotel Group has formally opened its newest Irish-based hotel – Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central.
The hotel occupies the property and site of the former Radisson Hotel Dublin Airport and enhances Dalata’s presence at the airport; with the group already operating the nearby Clayton Dublin Airport and Maldron Dublin Airport hotels.
Dalata – which returned to private ownership, late last year, after its €1.4bn purchase by a Scandinavian hospitality consortium – announced the purchase of the Radisson Dublin Airport in late 2024, with the €83m deal being formally approved by the Irish competition authorities last summer.
The four-star, 229-bedroom hotel is located just 600 metres from the airport’s two terminals and houses extensive meetings and events space, on-site parking and offers a free 24-hour shuttle bus service to the terminals.
At the time of the original purchase of the hotel, Dermot Crowley, CEO of Dalata Hotel Group commented: “This acquisition is an exceptional opportunity in a vibrant hotel market. We will continue to balance disciplined growth, capital efficiency and financial strength with returns to shareholders”.
At the same time, Shane Casserly, Deputy CEO of Dalata Hotel Group commented: “The acquisition of this Hotel is a compelling opportunity to secure a strong revenue generating hotel, in an excellent location. This Hotel is well positioned to provide hospitality services to Dublin Airport passengers and the greater north Dublin community, supporting both the local and national economies. The Hotel aligns with our investment criteria and offers us the very attractive opportunity to invest and further develop the Hotel offering on the overall site, delivering greater investment returns into the future.”
