Dalata Hotel Group, based in Ireland, has expanded its UK portfolio by securing a prime development site in Edinburgh for £12.5 million. This acquisition from Aviva Life & Pensions UK Ltd. underscores Dalata’s commitment to growing its footprint in the UK.

Located in the heart of the city, overlooking St. Andrew’s Square, the site currently features a vacant Category A-listed building. Dalata’s vision for this location is to transform it into a 4-star Clayton hotel, offering 153 rooms. This venture will introduce Dalata’s first hotel in Edinburgh and mark their third establishment in Scotland.

In alignment with Dalata’s sustainability ethos, the new hotel is designed to operate with zero onsite carbon emissions. The overall investment for this project, including the site’s acquisition, is estimated at £48 million. Once operational, the hotel is expected to generate 60 new job opportunities in the city.

Shane Casserly, Dalata’s corporate development director, shared his excitement about the acquisition, highlighting the group’s strategic growth in key European hotel markets and their unwavering commitment to sustainable operations.