With a Peruvian-style picantería, sandwich shop and wine bar, a much-loved local landmark, and the brand’s first ever nightclub Dublin, The Hoxton has made its debut!
Marking the first Irish hotel in the series, The Hoxton, Dublin calls the former Central Hotel home, a storied Victorian property that has been meticulously restored. Set in where else but the city’s Creative Quarter with a prime location on Exchequer Street, the hotel offers 129 rooms; an open-house lobby comprising a bar, lounge and Viking-era archaeological discoveries; all-day Peruvian-inspired restaurant Cantina Valentina; New York-inspired sandwich spot by day and natural wine bar by night Dollars; much-loved local landmark The Library Bar; and basement nightlife venue Groundwork. Offering a design-led yet wholly welcoming city centre spot for out-of-town visitors, The Hoxton is also primed to bring something new to and collaborate with local Dublin
communities. Sláinte to that!
Lobby
Beyond the canopied entrance, guests are greeted with a glimpse into the site’s remarkable past. During the hotel’s renovation, archaeologists uncovered traces of Dublin’s earliest history, from Viking feast pits filled with animal bones to medieval coins and the remnants of Dubh Linn, the tidal pool that gave the city its name, with these findings now thoughtfully displayed.
The front desk is bathed in natural light from skylights, while a geometric, amber-toned stained-glass window filters a warm glow through to the bar beyond. The lobby bar takes inspiration from where else but the traditional Irish pub, pairing oak-lined barbacks, timber tables and bentwood stools that nod to tradition with other natural materials like marble bar tops and counters, and sumptuous leather armchairs and sofas. For larger groups settling in for the evening, booths lined with ceramics, curated books and statement lamps set the tone for easy conviviality and overhead, Lincrusta-style panels and coffer-inspired detailing reference traditional pub interiors.
The lobby lounge is a place for guests and locals alike to take a load off. Low-slung armchairs and generous sofas, large windows with sheer café curtains and limewash walls are paired with panelling in a warm yet muted palette and original artworks by local artists to create a layered, relaxed space. Brass chandeliers, sculptural sconces and
geometric table lamps light the space and a rich mix of patterns, textures and tones across upholstery including bespoke hand tufted rugs inspired by Irish landscapes creates a subtly eclectic feel, with a stone fireplace completing the homey character.
Rooms
Spread across four floors, the hotel’s 129 rooms come in the familiar Hox line-up: Snug, Cosy (and Cosy Up), Roomy and Biggy. Inspired by the autumnal Irish landscape, the colour palette in rooms layers warm neutrals with accents of moss green, rusty auburn and deep navy. Tactile textures of velvet, leather and timber add warmth, while bespoke
rugs, throw cushions and botanical motifs nod to the building’s Victorian roots.
Headboards are upholstered in a geometric stripe with chocolate mohair trim, a pairing that feels equal parts contemporary and timeless. Walls are painted in a two-tone scheme of warm ivory and olive green that wraps onto the ceiling for a cosy, cocooning feel, while brass wall sconces and a sculptural, scalloped pendant cast a soft, ambient light. In bathrooms, seafoam green tiles with a variegated glaze and an oxblood dado line create a fresh colour palette with a vintage feel, and chrome fixtures are balanced with more decorative features like fluted glass light fittings and a scallop detail mirror.
Locally curated artwork (from Irish street photography to abstract pieces) give each room its own distinct character, complemented by the building’s original architecture. No two rooms are exactly alike, ensuring every stay feels fresh and full of small discoveries.
Cantina Valentina
Cantina Valentina, the Peruvian-inspired restaurant and bar located on the hotel’s ground floor, serves up vibrant flavours all-day, every day, blending the warmth of a traditional family-run picantería with a modern, playful spirit. Bold and welcoming, design in the restaurant is defined by hand-made, natural materials like woven-cane seating, ceramic wall lights, embroidered upholstery, textile wall hangings and textured plaster, offset by a polished yellow-marble bar and brass gantry.
Best Of & Local Partners
The Hoxton has always championed community and connection, collaborating with local brands and creatives to bring the spirit of each neighbourhood into the hotel and build genuine relationships along the way. Each hotel features the Hox Gallery, a space that showcases local and emerging artists, with the Dublin iteration opening with
William Kwaku Amo, an Irish-Ghanaian painter whose vibrant, abstract artworks primarily explore emotions and his African heritage.
Best Of is the neighbourhood shop within the hotel, curating products from local makers, brands and artisans. In Dublin, the collection includes organic body butter from Bees Of Honey, bespoke stickers in collaboration with local illustrator Hephee, hampers from modern Irish pantry shop Made with Grá and a capsule collection of totes, tees and sweaters from hyper-local brand Seeking Judy.
The Neighbourhood
Perfectly positioned in Dublin’s Creative Quarter, The Hoxton sits moments from the vibrant Drury Street and St. George’s Street Arcade, home to independent boutiques, vintage stores, artisan makers and a lively mix of cafés, wine bars and eateries. Just a short stroll away, guests can explore the iconic Temple Bar for live music and a pint,
browse high-end shops on Grafton Street, visit the world-famous Trinity College and its Old Library’s Long Room, or unwind in the elegantly landscaped St. Stephen’s Green public park. With such a central location, The Hoxton is the perfect base for discovering Dublin on foot or hopping on the Luas (the city’s tram system) to venture a little further
afield.