Airport stays are about to become considerably more appealing with the arrival of Sofitel Dublin Airport. Opening in early 2027, Ireland’s first hotel with direct terminal access will bring a touch of French elegance to the travel experience. With 412 rooms and suites, destination dining, an 11th floor bar and a spa, this is one airport hotel where you might find yourself wishing you’d booked a later flight.
Just a minute’s stroll from Terminal 2 via a covered walkway, the hotel also puts Terminal 1 within walking distance, while Dublin city centre is only 15 minutes away via the Port Tunnel.
Inside, the emphasis is firmly on comfort, with soundproofed rooms, deep blackout curtains and Sofitel’s signature MyBed sleep experience. Nespresso machines, luxurious bathroom amenities and thoughtful touches throughout should make it remarkably simple to forget that one of Europe’s busiest airports is just outside.
Dining promises to be another reason to linger. Vivre Brasserie is set to celebrate the best of Irish produce with a little French flair, while the Tea Salon is the spot for afternoon tea, informal coffee meetings or a relaxed catch-up. The Sky Bar will offer spectacular 360-degree views of Dublin and the airport runways; plane spotting has rarely been quite so glamorous, particularly with a cocktail in hand. Also on the 11th floor, Club Millésime adds a panoramic city outlook of its own. Loyalty members, from Silver to Limitless, even get a complimentary welcome drink.
For those with business rather than boarding passes on their minds, 10 meeting rooms and a double-height Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 510 delegates will accommodate everything from conferences to gala dinners and exhibitions, backed by fast Wi-Fi, full AV and plenty of natural daylight.
The Sofitel Spa is a fitting antidote to the demands of travel, with a vitality pool, sauna, steam room and signature sleep therapies in private treatment rooms, designed to help combat jet lag. A 24-hour fitness studio rounds things off, whether you’re looking to stretch your legs before take-off or unwind after a long journey.