The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton – Exterior
(IN SHORT) The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has opened in a meticulously restored Victorian building on Northern Ireland’s Portrush coast, marking the brand’s regional debut. The 80-room hotel brings to life the adventures of “Marcus,” a fictional explorer whose narrative and artwork infuse public areas and guest rooms. An £11 million renovation preserves historic mosaics and façades, while interiors blend coastal hues and local craftsmanship. Dining highlights include Nemesis, an Asian-fusion restaurant, and The Heritage Cocktail Bar with Irish-spirited cocktails. Located near the Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills Distillery, the hotel will welcome visitors for the 153rd Open Championship and is expected to boost the local economy by £1.1 million annually.
(PRESS RELEASE) PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland, 2025-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) proudly unveils The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, revitalising a landmark Victorian edifice and heralding the brand’s first presence in Northern Ireland. Perched on the wild North Atlantic shore, Portrush is celebrated for its golden beaches, storied history and timeless seaside allure. The 80-room hotel immerses guests in a narrative-driven stay, inspired by the exploits of Marcus, a comic-book-style adventurer whose whimsical illustrations and treasure-trove displays animate the property’s public spaces. Young visitors receive a complimentary copy of The Adventures of Marcus, deepening the sense of play and discovery woven throughout the design.
The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton – Guest Room
This meticulously restored building, dating back to 1895, once housed an artisan bakery and hotel for nearly nine decades. An £11 million refurbishment preserves original mosaic signage, decorative floor tiles and the tiled façade, while historical photographs throughout the corridors celebrate Portrush’s Victorian resort legacy. Interiors draw from the coastal palette of crashing waves and sweeping dunes, blending contemporary furnishings with local craftsmanship. Each guest room features crisp white linens, nautical-themed artworks and a signature canopy nodding to Marcus’s journey.
Culinary offerings include Nemesis, an Asian-fusion restaurant named after the mythical giant octopus from Marcus’s tales. The menu reimagines regional favourites—such as Irish sirloin steak paired with bone marrow butter and Asian steak sauce—alongside vibrant dishes like beef bibimbap crowned with a fried egg. At The Heritage Cocktail Bar, low ceilings and textured woodwork evoke a cosy harbour tavern, where cocktails crafted from artisan Irish spirits shine. Signature creations include the Orra Margarita, marrying traditional Poitín with mango notes in homage to the twisting Orra Drive through the Antrim Glens.
The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton – Bar
Just minutes from the Bushmills Whiskey Distillery and the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway, the hotel opens in time for golf’s 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush (13–20 July 2025). Stephen Cassidy, Senior Vice President, UK & Ireland, Hilton, remarked that as Portrush’s sole international brand, The Marcus Portrush offers “high-quality accommodation with an authentic local touch.” Developed with Andras House Ltd under a franchise agreement, the project is projected to generate £1.1 million in annual visitor spending and create over 40 permanent jobs. Andras House director Rajesh Rana praised the restoration, noting it “embraces Portrush’s heritage while introducing contemporary hospitality to Main Street.”
SOURCE: Hilton
