Travelodge to build 400 bedroom hotel in Dublin
In a strong show of confidence in the future of the Irish hotel sector Travelodge, the leading provider of budget accommodation and Ireland largest budget hotel operator, has announced ambitious plans to build a 400 bedroom Travelodge hotel on Summerhill in the centre of Dublin.
Planning permission is currently been sought and it is hoped that construction will commence in early 2009.
The development, measuring 12,713 sq m, will include a restaurant/dining room, bar and 33 basement car parking spaces. The designs have been submitted by planning consultants Tiros Resources and would see a structure rising from eight to 12 storeys built around a landscaped courtyard.
Speaking about the proposed hotel, Travelodge’s Seamus McGowan said, “We are thrilled to announce plans to develop our largest Travelodge. More than ever people want good value for money when choosing hotels and Travelodge has proved itself as the brand of choice and market leader in providing excellent quality, affordable hotels in prime locationsâ€
He went on to say “Travelodge hotels do so well because they offer fantastic value and a great room product in central locations, people then have money in their pockets to spend on other things rather than overpriced tired hotels. At the moment we are selling 39,000 hotel rooms at just €39 per room per night, no other hotel company can offer such good value.â€
Travelodge Ireland was set up in 2004 by Richard O Sullivan and Seamus McGowan who bought the master Franchise for Travelodge for the Island of Ireland. They now own and operate four Travelodge’s in Dublin and additional Travelodge’s in Cork, Galway, Belfast, Limerick, Waterford and Derry.
Virtually all of their business is booked through their website www.traveldge.ie which is constantly updated with great room rates and special offers.
Travelodge hotels are also located in the USA, Australia, and in Spain and the UK where they operate over 330 properties with a very strong presence in all major cities and towns. Travelodge is currently the largest developer of hotel rooms in the UK especially in London.
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