AWARD-winning construction and fit out contractor Gilbert-Ash has been appointed as the main contractor to develop Ireland’s first CitizenM hotel.
Gilbert-Ash (www.gilbert-ash.com), which has more than 200 employees at offices in London and Belfast, will transform the Molyneux House site opposite St Patrick’s Park and Cathedral in Dublin into a 245-room, nine-storey hotel.
The hotel will feature CitizenM’s signature bedrooms, inspiring workspaces, a living room filled with art, designer furniture and a 24/7 CanteenM serving breakfast, coffee, cocktails, and grab-and-go food.
CitizenM (www.citizenM.com) has 31 hotels across the UK, North America, Europe and Asia, but this marks the brand’s first venture into Ireland, although it is actively seeking further opportunities in Dublin city centre.
CitizenM Dublin St Patrick’s will be Gilbert-Ash’s second project with the brand, having last year completed the fully modular construction of its London Victoria Station hotel.
The project, designed by CitizenM’s long-standing architecture firm partner concrete Amsterdam, will get under way immediately, with completion set for early 2025.
Gilbert-Ash managing director Ray Hutchinson said: “CitizenM is known for disrupting the traditional hotel model with a real focus on lifestyle, guest-centric technology, efficiency, value and genuinely great customer service.
“We take on a lot of niche projects which require innovation to succeed, and we share a lot of the same values as CitizenM, therefore, we feel there is a real synergy between our companies. We are excited to be again working with the brand and are delighted to be taking on another project in the heart of Dublin.”
Klaas Van Lookeren Campagne, chief executive of CitizenM, says: “Dublin has been high on our list of target cities for some time, and we are thrilled to have secured this location as our first entry into the Irish market.
“We believe our affordable luxury concept is a great fit for the city, appealing to both visitors and locals alike, and look forward to connecting with this vibrant community.”
