The GAA and design and build contractor McAleer & Rushe have cut the first sod marking the commencement of construction on the new €40 million Maldron Hotel at Croke Park.
Ireland’s largest hotel operator, Dalata Hotel Group will run the hotel under its Maldron brand.
'Growing Demand'
“This new hotel in the heart of Dublin will help meet the growing demand for guest accommodation in the city, while also supporting the local economy and community," said Dermot Crowley, CEO of Dalata Hotel Group.
"We are delighted to build upon our long-standing relationships with McAleer & Rushe and the GAA, and we look forward to welcoming our guests in 2026.”
Croke Park
The four-star 200-bedroom hotel will accommodate a business centre with five meeting rooms, a gym along with a bar and restaurant facilities.
Forming part of the Clonliffe Lands Masterplan, the site is situated at the junction of Clonliffe Road and Jones’s Road, in the grounds of the former Clonliffe College and just 140 metres from Croke Park.
Environmental Features
McAleer & Rushe has worked closely with the GAA from the initial planning and design stages of the project.
Maldron Hotel at Croke Park will be designed to complement existing buildings in the local area the hotel will have a traditional hand built red brick façade and will come with a range of environmental features to achieve a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating, such as green roofs, air source heat pumps and EV charging points.
Local Employment
"The new hotel will support local employment and will be a positive addition to the locality," said Jarlath Burns, GAA President.
"Practically, the hotel will also support the growth of our conference activity in the newly repurposed Cusack Stand.”
