Royal Marine since 1828

A short drive along the South East coast will bring you to Dun Laoghaire, where overlooking the bay you will find the Royal Marine Hotel. Steeped in history, and a favorite with the locals, this landmark hotel is an impressive sight on the Dun Laoghaire skyline.

Since 1828, a Dublin hotel has occupied the site now occupied by the Dun Laoghaire Royal Marine Hotel.

 

History

Originally known as Hayes Royal Hotel and designed by John McCurdy who also designed many other buildings and churches of significance in Ireland during this time.

William Dargan, builder of the Kingstown Railway, bought the Royal Hotel in 1863 and built the Royal Marine Hotel.

The old Hayes Royal Hotel was incorporated into the design, but later demolished in the 1960’s.

The newly developed Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire in South Dublin first opened its doors for business in 1865 and has been a Dublin institution ever since.

The Royal Marine Hotel is regarded as one of the finest 4 star Hotels in Dublin and has hosted many Heads of State, Kings, Queens and celebrities including old blues eyes Frank Sinatra, Laurel & Hardy and Charlie Chaplin, to name a few. The British Queen Victoria visited Ireland via Dun Laoghaire and had a 16 course breakfast when she arrived off the boat. The Irish Freedom Fighter Michael Collins is believed to have hidden out in Room 210 with his partner Kitty Kiernan.

The first line wireless report on a sports event was made in July 1899 when Marconi transmitted a commentary on the Kingstown Regatta. Dun Laoghaire used to be known as Kingstown. The commentary was made on board a steamboat to the Irish Daily Express in Dublin on 14th August 1923.

Marconi’s wireless company made the first radio broadcast from the Royal Marine Hotel.

 

Present & Future

The current owner purchased the Hotel in 2004 and closed the Hotel for 3 years. After extensive work, the Hotel re-opened on 22nd June 2007.

Those who have visted the Royal Marine Hotel will agree the refurbishment has added to the splendor of this magnificent 'listed' building. It is a stunning vision of 'old and new'.

With high ceiling, wide corridors, intricate detail on the cornicing, Victorian staircases, large sash windows welcoming the natural light of the bay, the Royal Marine Hotel truly stands above its peers in the Hotel industry. There is a tremendous sense of history and character found in all the nooks and crannies of this Victorian building.

With 228 Bedrooms, 14 Dedicated Meeting Rooms and a Conference Centre as well as The Pier Health Club and Dublin’s only comprehensive Spa known as sansanaSPA, the Royal Marine Hotel has it all.

Of the 228 Bedrooms, 74 are Executive Rooms and 15 are Suites including 2 Presidential Suites.

The 14 Dedicated Meeting Rooms, 12 of which are set in the McCurdy Building, have been meticulously restored to their present glory. The Dedicated Meeting Rooms can cater for delegates from 2 to 240.

The Carlisle Conference Centre can seat up to 750 delegates and is a stunning venue for hosting any event including conferences, exhibitions, product launches, gala luncheons/dinners, family events, charity events and even Weddings.

The Royal Marine Hotel is among a select number of venues around Ireland recently approved for Civil Ceremonies.