Accor and Arora Group Break Ground on Luxury Sofitel Hotel at Dublin Airport, Set to Open in 2026

(IN SHORT) Accor and the Arora Group have begun construction on the new Sofitel Dublin Airport, a luxury hotel expected to open in 2026. The hotel, featuring 412 rooms, upscale dining, and a sky bar, will provide seamless access to Terminal 2. This project marks Arora’s first venture in Ireland, bringing hundreds of jobs and enhanced hospitality options to Dublin Airport.

(PRESS RELEASE) Dublin, Ireland, 2024-Nov-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor and the Arora Group have broken ground on the new Sofitel Dublin Airport, a luxury hotel designed to elevate the hospitality experience for travelers passing through Ireland’s primary international gateway. Expected to open in late 2026, the hotel will feature 412 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, along with upscale amenities, including an all-day dining restaurant, a tea salon, and a sky bar on the 11th floor with panoramic views of the airport.

Conveniently connected to Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2, Sofitel Dublin Airport will offer seamless access for passengers. The project, developed by the Arora Group in partnership with Accor, represents an investment of over €100 million, awarded by the daa (Dublin Airport Authority) following a competitive bidding process in 2018.

Sébastien Bazin, CEO & Chairman of Accor, noted the importance of Ireland as a growth market, saying, “With its welcoming culture and growing tourism sector, Ireland offers significant opportunities. This collaboration with the Arora Group allows us to support the Irish tourism industry by bringing world-class luxury accommodations to Dublin Airport.”

Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, emphasized Sofitel’s signature French luxury experience, adding, “Sofitel Dublin Airport will celebrate the cultural connection between Ireland and France, offering travelers heartfelt service in a sustainable, luxurious environment.”

The Arora Group, already the owner of Sofitel properties at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, brings extensive expertise in airport hospitality to the project. Surinder Arora, Founder & Chairman of the Arora Group, expressed pride in the collaboration, calling it the group’s first project outside the UK and an exciting partnership with both the daa and Sofitel.

Kenny Jacobs, CEO of daa, highlighted the project’s economic impact, noting that the hotel will create hundreds of jobs during construction and upon opening. The hotel will also offer extensive meeting and event facilities, including a ballroom and eight meeting rooms, along with a fitness center and an executive lounge, catering to the needs of international travelers.

About Accor

Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries, with 5,700 properties, 10,000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry’s most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics & integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity & inclusion.  Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information, please visit group.accor.com or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.

About Sofitel

A pioneer of French luxury hospitality since 1964, Sofitel today embodies heartfelt and committed luxury with a French zest. A seamless blend of the richness of each local culture and the French joie de vivre, the brand delights travellers who appreciate delicacy and subtle refinement, offering them heartfelt and authentic service. At Sofitel, beauty is in the details: life’s simple pleasures such as gastronomy and sleep are art forms for an incomparable experience.

Sofitel now boasts more than 120 hotels, all elegant and unique, in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Among its most remarkable properties: Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, Sofitel Mexico City Reforma and Sofitel Ambassador Seoul. The brand also offers a selection of heritage luxury hotels under the Sofitel Legend banner, renowned for their timeless elegance and fascinating history, such as Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena and Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.

Sofitel is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,700 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL – Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.

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About Arora Group

The Arora Group is a successful UK-focused private group of companies, which leverages synergies across its specialist property, construction, and hotel divisions to its strategic advantage. Since 1999, the Group has built its standing through meticulously managing projects from inception to delivery and beyond. Today, it owns and manages a diverse portfolio of flagship assets across the nation’s key business locations, partnering with some of the world’s most recognised brands to deliver consistently high service levels and sustainable growth. For more information, please visit www.thearoragroup.com @Arora_Group

Media Contact:

Audrey De Sousa
Senior Director Corporate Communication
Audrey.de-sousa@accor.com

Justine Lefevre
Sofitel Brand PR Manager
Justine.lefevre@accor.com

Contacts media relations Arora
publicrelations@thearoragroup.com

Source: Accor

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