Ireland is getting a serious injection of Hilton. The group, which already runs eight hotels across six brands on the island, has announced a batch of signings and openings that will add hundreds of rooms and more than 150 jobs — taking its Irish workforce to nearly 1,000.
The headline news for Republic of Ireland fans: DoubleTree by Hilton is finally arriving. A 156-room hotel in Ashbourne, County Meath, will be converted and heavily refurbished — new guest rooms, public areas, restaurants and bars — and reopen as DoubleTree by Hilton Ashbourne in early 2027. It sits about 25 minutes from Dublin Airport, so it could work well for early flights, park-and-stay trips or exploring the Boyne Valley without staying in the city.
Dublin city centre, meanwhile, has just welcomed Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre — the brand's first European outing. It's a 290-suite, apartment-style property a short walk from O'Connell Street, aimed squarely at travellers who want more space: kitchen facilities and flexible layouts that suit a long weekend just as easily as a two-week work stint. If you like the idea of a hotel with the practicality of a self-catering apartment, this is now an option in the capital.
Cork is also on the map. Hilton has signed a deal with JMK Group for Cork City Centre, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a 103-room hotel on South Terrace due to open in 2027. It will mix standard rooms with extended-stay accommodation, plus a restaurant, bar and gym — and it's the group's first property in the city.
Northern Ireland isn't being left out. In Portrush, The Marcus Portrush (Tapestry Collection) has just marked its first year on the Causeway Coast. DoubleTree is growing too, with signings in Belfast (City Ten Square) and Derry-Londonderry. And the most interesting debut may be Tempo by Hilton Belfast City Centre — expected to be the first Tempo anywhere outside the United States. The 144-room brand leans into wellness, so expect fitness-focused rooms and design geared around wellbeing.
Why should travellers care? More branded options usually mean keener pricing and better loyalty value — Hilton Honors members will soon be able to earn and burn points across the island, from a Donegal road trip base in Derry to an extended Dublin stay. The wave also spreads choice beyond Dublin: Cork gets its first Hilton-branded hotel, and the North Coast's Portrush continues to punch above its weight. Some openings are two years out, so plan accordingly — but the Home2 Suites in Dublin is open now if you want a first look.