Clayton Hotel Silver Springs in Cork celebrated its 60th birthday on Tuesday, July 16.
The hotel was opened by Erskine Childers T.D. in 1964 and was officially transformed into Clayton Hotel Silver Springs in 2016.
'Real Personal Touch'
“As the hotel turns 60, we are proud to be able to deliver our personable brand of hospitality," said Tracy Newman, Clayton Hotel Silver Springs general manager.
"From small gestures to going the extra mile, we pride ourselves on providing a real personal touch."
Celebrity Guests
Over the years, Clayton Hotel Silver Springs has hosted celebrities such as Paul Newman, Robin Williams, Willie Nelson and Michael Jackson.
Irish celebrities such as Cork native, Roy Keane, Van Morrison, Liam Neeson, Imelda May, Graham Norton, The Edge and Christy Moore have enjoyed stays at the hotel, while sports stars, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jimmy White and Steve Davis have also been guests.
Presidents of Ireland, Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese have both stayed at the hotel while President Michael D Higgins once enjoyed afternoon tea.
Dalata Hotel Group
The hotel was designed by Top Rank Motor Group with Intra Design Ltd, London involved in the interior design.
It has changed hands several times. From 1987-1999 it was known as The Silver Springs (Fitzpatrick), then from 2000-2016 it was known as the Silver Springs Moran Hotel.
In 2016, current operators, the Dalata Hotel Group took it over and it became Clayton Hotel Silver Springs.
'Cork Hospitality'
“At Dalata Hotel Group we say we are at the heart of hospitality and the team at Clayton Hotel Silver Springs consistently deliver a sincere personal experience for all our guests," said Dermot Crowley, CEO of Dalata Hotel Group.
"We have invested significantly in the hotel since purchasing it in 2015 and it will continue to be a place where guests can experience the best of Cork hospitality for months and years to come.”
