Whitbread kicks off construction of its first Outer Dublin Premier Inn
- 157-bedroom hotel at Sandyford Business Park is targeted to open in Spring 2028
- Whitbread appoints Monami Construction to build the eight-storey hotel
- UK’s largest hotelier is targeting a 5,000-bedroom network across Ireland
Whitbread PLC, the parent company of Premier Inn, the UK’s largest hotel chain, has commenced construction of its first hotel in Outer Dublin at Sandyford Business Park, D18.
The 157-bedroom hotel on Arkle Road will feature the brand’s latest format bedrooms and ground floor spaces, including its popular ‘enhanced’ Premier Plus bedrooms.
Galway-headquartered Monami Construction has been appointed to lead the build which is anticipated to take around 18-months to complete.
Sandyford Business Park was selected by Whitbread as the first location for Premier Inn in Outer Dublin given its blue-chip and international occupier base and excellent transport connections.
The company acquired the long-lease interest of the site in December 2023 and successfully secured planning permission for the new eight-storey hotel from Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Councilin May 2025.
When it opens in Spring 2028, the Sandyford Premier Inn will be the 9th Premier Inn hotel in Ireland – and the business is targeting four further locations for brand in Outer Dublin as it works towards its nationwide 5,000-bedroom target.
Emma O’Shiel, Project and Programme Manager for Whitbread, said:
“Around half of Premier Inn guests stay with us for work and business trips, so expanding into established commercial hubs is a key part of our growth strategy in Ireland.
“Sandyford Business Park stands out as one of Dublin’s most successful business locations, yet it remains underserved by affordable, branded hotels like Premier Inn.
“This combination made Sandyford a very clear investment opportunity for us, and it’s a proud moment for me to now be on-site delivering our first Premier Inn in Outer Dublin – with a target to be ready to welcome our first guests in Spring 2028.”
Whitbread has been growing a network of Premier Inn hotels in Dublin City since opening its first central location at South Great Georges Street in November 2021. It now welcomes customers to six trading Premier Inn hotels across Dublin and Cork – with a further five hotels currently under construction in Ireland.
Ger Corbett, Chief Executive Officer of the Sandyford Business District (Sandyford BID) said:
“Sandyford Business Park has long been recognised as one of Ireland’s leading business districts, home to a strong mix of international and indigenous companies. The delivery of a high-quality, branded hotel in the park is an important step in supporting that business community – providing much-needed accommodation for employees, clients and visitors. We welcome Whitbread’s investment and look forward to seeing the Premier Inn become an integral part of Sandyford’s continued growth.”
Monami Construction has a lengthy track record of constructing hotels for leading budget and midscale operators in Ireland and elsewhere, and the Sandyford Premier Inn is the company’s first development for Whitbread in Ireland.
Robert Conneely, Director of Monami in Ireland, said:
“We are pleased to be working with Whitbread to deliver its first Premier Inn in Outer Dublin at Sandyford Business Park. This is an important project in a key commercial location, and our team looks forward to bringing our experience in delivering high-quality hotel developments to ensure the scheme is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.”
Full details of Premier Inn’s site requirements in Ireland are available at on the property pages of the Whitbread website – www.whitbread.com/property.
Notes to editors
Whitbread is currently searching for locations suitable for a Premier Inn hotel in:
Dublin City Centre:
- Connolly Station, Docklands South, Heuston Station and locations across D2
Outer Dublin:
- Blanchardstown, Ballsbridge, Dun Laoghaire, Malahide
Nationwide:
- Galway, Kilkenny, Killarney, Kinsale, Limerick, Sligo, Tralee, Waterford, Westport and Wexford
