DUBLIN – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre, signalling the market-leading brand’s debut in Western Europe, as part of a franchise agreement with JMK Group.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre will be located only 100m from the vibrant O’Connell Street, home to the world-famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Offering easy access to Dublin’s main attractions, including Trinity College, Temple Bar and the harbour, as well as being close to the headquarters for major companies like Google and Facebook, the hotel is the ideal base for those wanting to immerse themselves in the capital’s rich heritage or thriving business scene.
The property will feature 290 rooms, including 214 king studio suites and 76 one-bedroom suites. Guests will enjoy signature Home2 Suites features and amenities, which are ideal for extended stays, including complimentary hot breakfast, flexible suite configurations with a full kitchen, multi-functional community spaces and combined fitness and laundry facility.
Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, EMEA, Hilton, said: “We are excited to announce the debut of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Western Europe, marking a significant milestone for the brand as it gains momentum in the region. As we explore opportunities for further expansion, the growing demand for extended stays presents an exciting opportunity to cater for the evolving needs of travellers in the region. We look forward to welcoming guests to this new property and redefining the extended stay experience.”
Zain Kajani, director at JMK Group added: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Hilton once again to introduce the first Home2 Suites property to Western Europe. The signing marks a significant milestone in JMK Group and Hilton’s close partnership. The decision to open a hotel under the Home2 Suites brand aligns with JMK’s vision to provide exceptional accommodation which caters to both short stay and long stay travellers. We have full confidence that the property will deliver a unique and comfortable experience for domestic and international visitors, whether travelling for leisure or business.”
With over 650 open hotels worldwide, the brand has emerged as one of the fastest growing in Hilton’s prestigious portfolio. Offering stylish and customisable accommodations designed to make travellers and their pets feel at home regardless of their length of stay, Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre will also feature the brand’s trademark amenities, including:
- Complimentary breakfast: A daily complimentary hot breakfast comprising a variety of carefully curated hearty and healthy breakfast dishes.
- Home2 Market: A self-service market where guests can purchase food, drinks and other essentials around the clock.
- Spin2 Cycle: An innovative, integrated fitness and laundry room, so guests can exercise whilst waiting for their laundry to finish.
- Multi-functional community space: Sitting at the heart of the hotel is a multi-functional lobby and community space where guests can enjoy the comforts of a home living room for individual work, social gatherings and meetings.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre will participate in Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty programme for Hilton’s distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app, where Honors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key.
For more information, visit stories.hilton.com/home2suites.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 23 world-class brands comprising more than 7,600 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 190 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
About Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest growing brands in Hilton’s history, is a mid-tier, all-suite, award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and home-like amenities for value-conscious guests and their pets. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites by Hilton offers complimentary hot breakfast, innovative and customizable guestroom designs, laundry and fitness areas, multiple outdoor spaces, 24-hour business centers, expansive community spaces and pet-friendly environments. Home2 Suites by Hilton has nearly 670 open hotels with more than 700 in development. Experience a positive stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton by booking at home2suites.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Home2 Suites by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/home2suites, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About JMK Group
JMK Group is an esteemed privately owned hospitality group that is transforming the industry through its innovative and progressive approach. Demonstrating a firm dedication to sustainability and long-term prosperity, JMK Group have established an extensive collection of hotels throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. JMK Group consistently adopts a forward-thinking approach, leveraging innovation to develop novel systems and facilitate the swift expansion of the organization. Amidst this progression, JMK Group’s utmost priority remains to guarantee guest satisfaction as the fundamental essence of their operations.