Accor to Take Over Management of Historic Carton House in Ireland

Accor has signed a deal to take over the management of the historic Carton House in Ireland.

In partnership with the owner, Belmullet Hospitality Group, the hotel will be managed by Fairmont.

Located just 20 minutes from Dublin in Maynooth, County Kildare, the Carton estate dates back to 1176, then part of the Maynooth estate belonging to the FitzGerald family, one of the most influential families in Irish history. The house itself was built in 1739, making it one of Ireland’s most historic country houses.

The hotel is currently undergoing a multi-million euro refurbishment to bring the property up to Fairmont brand standards.

The refurbishment is expected to be completed by the end of 2020 when the hotel will be rebranded as Fairmont Carton House.

The hotel will offer 170 bedrooms and suites, numerous F&B outlets, two 18-hole championship golf courses, wellness facilities and 1,000 sqm of conference and events space.

Thomas Dubaere, COO, Accor Northern Europe, said, “Fairmont Carton House will join the ranks of the iconic Savoy in London and Fairmont St Andrews in Scotland and the recently signed Fairmont Windsor Park, becoming the first Fairmont hotel in Ireland. The Fairmont brand is known for its history and impressive locations and we feel it is the ideal brand under which to bring this iconic, historic hotel into the Accor family. The signing of Fairmont Carton House reflects our expertise in the luxury segment and reinforces our commitment to growing our luxury offering across the UK and Ireland.”

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