Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel Ireland
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel
Grand Canal Quay
D02 CK38 Dublin
Ireland
https://www.anantara.com/en/the-marker-dublin
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Anantara Hotels & Resorts (part of Minor Hotels & Resorts), and member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
Shareholders
GCS Hotels Limited was registered as a limited company in November 2011. The company directors are Mr. Paul Spee, Mr. Martinus Markus and Mr. Michael Davern. Construction on the hotel was completed in April 2013 at which time over €130 million had been invested in the complex.
Date of Creation
Hotel opened by first time on 2013, completely re-built on 2023
Hotel General Manager:
Michael Davern – General Manager
With a career in hospitality spanning over 30 years, Michael Davern previously worked in Switzerland and the UK before joining the management team for the opening of the Five Star Kildare Hotel & Country Club now known as The K Club. After a decade of working in luxury resorts overseas, Davern returned to The K Club in 2005 to become CEO & General Manager. Overseeing the successful staging of the Ryder Cup for the resort in 2006 achieving many other prestigious industry accolades until The K Club was sold in 2020. Michael was awarded World General Manager of the Year by Preferred Hotels & Resorts in 2016 and is a long-standing member of their European and Global Advisory Board.
In 1997, he was appointed General Manager at the Fancourt Hotel & Country Club in South Africa, a hotel popular with golfers. Fancourt was host to the prestigious Presidents Cup in 2003 and he oversaw the resorts hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Retreat there in 1999. Michael then moved to the Caribbean in 2002 to take up the role of General Manager at the world-famous Sandy Lane Resort in Barbados
Hotel Positioning
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel offers contemporary urban luxury at a 5-star hotel. Member of LHW and FHR.
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel
History & Story
The hotel name ‘The Marker’ is a mark of respect for one of the greatest inland trade routes, the Grand Canal. The direct link with the exotic trading hubs of Europe, the Grand Canal’s 82 miles were lined with cast iron ‘markers’. These markers were like milestones, showing travellers how far they had to go until journey’s end. The final marker was right where the hotel is located now, in Grand Canal Square. Inspired by the innate Irish love of adventure, travel and trade, the hotel’s name embodies this rich history, giving it a new sense of place in a contemporary context.
The building’s architecture draws on the elemental nature of the Irish landscape and combines it with a sleek urban aesthetic, creating an experience that is distinctly authentic and truly inimitable. Inspiration comes from the geometric shapes that exist naturally on the Irish Island, from the rugged Burren Landscape to the unique hexagonal stones of the Giant’s Causeway.
This elemental style is carried right through from the stunning ground floor bar and brasserie, through the unique geometric layouts of our 187 bedrooms, to the stunning rooftop garden, reaching across the cityscape to the wild natural beauty of the mountains and the Irish Sea.
Development Strategy
N/A
Date Renovation
Hotel did open by first time in 2013, and it was renovated for the rebrand under Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel between October 2022 and April 2023
Date Added Extansions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Member of the Leading Hotel of the World since 2013 when the hotel did open by first time.
• Newly refurbished Bedrooms, Suites, Bar, Lobby and Restaurant. #
• Most rooms and suites have stunning views over Grand Canal Square, the Dockland or to the Dublin and Wicklow mountains and Irish sea.
• Hosts an award-winning Restaurant and Condé Nast’s Tatler Winning Spa
• Thematic F&B nights in harmony with the productions at the Bord Gáis Theatre, located next door
• Surrounded in the futuristic ‘Silicon Docks’ of the FinTech community and convenience to the convention centre with leisure activities like concert venues and major sporting events in walking distance.
• Home to the only five-star hotel in Dublin that has a 360˚ rooftop
Key sites
Our central location means that you can enjoy all the perks of a luxury hotel, yet you’re never too far from the best-loved landmarks and attractions Dublin has to offer. Experience the exhilaration of a live rugby match at the Aviva Stadium, meander along the canal and immerse yourself in historic Dublin or enjoy a West End show at the Bord Gais Theatre opposite to the hotel.
Explore the vibrant Docklands and nearby cultural entertainment and historical sites :
• Bord Gáis Theatre
• Windmill lane recording studio
• EPIC The Irish Immigration Museum
• Convention Centre Dublin
• Trinity College Dublin
• St. Patrick’s Cathedral
• National Gallery of Ireland
• Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Location
• Anantara The Marker offers contemporary urban luxury overlooking the Grand Canal Square’s waterfront. Perfectly located in the modernised Docklands, the hotel captures the unique mix of vibrant charm and rich culture that exemplifies the spirit of modern Dublin.
• Originally a significant Viking Settlement and Port, Dublin’s character has been shaped by architecture spanning from Medieval to Modern times. Built by the greatest engineers of the age, the Grand Canal Docks were the final point of the Grand Canal (An Chanáil Mhór), connecting Dublin, in the east of Ireland, with the River Shannon in the west, via a series villages and towns.
• In recent years the area has developed to become one of the trendiest places to live, work and play in Dublin. It is home to the headquarters of numerous global players in the banking, legal and tech sector. With companies such as Facebook, TikTok, Google and AirBnB choosing Grand Canal Dock as their base, the futuristic area has become affectionately known as “Silicon Docks”.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of suites:
14 Junior Corner Suite
Ideal for business travellers or families, with extra space to work, lounge and rest. Natural sunlight falls on the desk with Eames-style chair, a freshly brewed espresso is at your fingertips, and cots can be added for children with space easily left over for play.
4 Junior Corner Suite with view
Wake to views of bustling Grand Canal Square, the cityscape beyond, and then the misty Wicklow Mountains in the distance. Luxury Corner Suites epitomise modern elegance, with original Irish artworks and plush colourful fabrics adorning the light space.
2 One-Bedroom Suite
With a separate living room brimming with plush rugs, pillows and throws, a designer sofa set and original paintings, our two One Bedroom Suites are the home away from home you never had.
Presidential Suite
Enjoy an expansive 129 square metres (1400 sq ft.); The Presidential Suite is located on the unhampered fifth floor that boasts unobstructed views of Grand Canal Square and iconic architectural landmarks – both old and new – that make up the city’s unique fabric. Two ensuite bedrooms open onto a breakfast room and separate living room decked out in comforts from specially commissioned furnishings and art to a Nespresso machine.
Number of Luxury rooms:
42 Premier Rooms
35sqm of harmonise beauty and functionality, with ergonomic furnishings and high-tech amenities designed in a sleek, contemporary style
75 Deluxe Rooms
Perfectly positioned to offer guests an impressive bird’s eye view of Grand Canal Square. High-tech amenities range from an interactive entertainment system to a Nespresso Zenius machine. Make a fresh brew, then sink into an Eames-style chair or Villeroy & Boch marble bathtub.
49 Deluxe Room with view
Highlighted the hotel’s outlook over Grand Canal Square and the stunning waterfront with select views of Dublin’s coastline and lush mountains
Number of rooms, (keys) in all:
187 Guestrooms
Fun Facts
• Thematic F&B nights in harmony with the productions at the Bord Gáis Theatre, located next door
• Seasonal activities: Next to Grand Canal water sports: kayaking, wake boarding, paddle boarding and windsurf lessons
Children’s Corner
Children of all ages are welcome in our lovely property.
For children over 7 years old there is a supplement of €100 per night.
Restaurants & Bars
• Main Restaurant
Modern Irish fine dining cuisine with a full capacity of 120 guests, it opens 7 days a week for lunch and dinner time.
Executive Head Chef, Gareth Mullins is known for artistically crafting all menu design and food preparation in the hotel’s restaurants and bars. With over 20 years’ experience cooking in five-star hotels in Ireland and Australia, Gareth leads a talented team. His passion for sourcing local Irish produce is found in each recipe he creates. This passion is reflected in Gareth’s Commissioner General of Eurotoques Ireland which consists of 200 of the country’s best-known chefs, producers and educators with an aim to protect our Irish culinary heritage and inspire future generations.
• The Marker Bar
It exudes its own unique style and ambience. Modern, fresh, and laid back, it draws an eclectic mix of people through its doors. The Marker Bar buzzes from morning till night – a place for work and an espresso, a light lunch or drinks with an diverse selection of gastro fare and cocktails. Summer evenings can be enjoyed with a table out on the terrace on Grand Canal Square.
• Rooftop Bar & Lounge
It flows from indoors to out, a mix of intimate and social areas. 360˚ views extend to the mountains on one side and the Irish Sea on the other. Head up for cocktails and a sharing platter at this destination for style conscious urbanites. Maximum capacity of 120 guests
Welness
The Anantara Spa in Dublin includes:
• 5 treatment rooms
• 23 metre indoor infinity pool (75 feet)
• Jacuzzi
• Eucalyptus-infused steam room
• Sauna
• Relaxation areas
• Gym with personal training classes
• Signature Spa treatments
Corporate & Celebrations events
Anantara The Marker has 9 functionality meeting space. All of them might be used for any kind of meetings in different lay outs, as well as for private gatherings including F&B options.
• The Marker Ballroom: (Divided between the Marker One and Two in case of need)
Both areas have 177 sqm, offering a total capacity of 354 sqm. Maximum capacity of both space allows up to 240 people in banquet style, 180 is classroom, or 350 in cocktail set up.
• The Carrnac
• The Hamilton
• The Omer
• The Broadstone
• The Hibernia
• The Aqueduct
• The Shannon.
Some of the above options can be combined offering a wide range of possibilities, since private lunches or meeting as of 10, up to large conferences with plenary room and several breakouts.
Extra Notables Features
• Courtesy Bicycles
• Rooftop Yoga during summer
• Golf partnership with local courses
• Spice Spoons cooking school with Head Chef
Hotel and Restaurant Awards
2022
• Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 readers’ choice awards
The Marker Hotel has been named the number two best hotel in Ireland and has ranked among Condé Nast Traveller’s top 50 best hotels in the world list as voted by more than 240,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers that submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot of the top places they enjoyed this year.
• Anantara Hotels & Resorts has won the award for Best Luxury Hotel Brand in the 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel contest. Tatler Condé Nast nominated: Best Day Spa
• Tatler Condé Nast nominated: Best Signature Treatment
• Condé Nast Traveller 2021 & 2022 + Readers’ Choice: Top 10 Hotels Europe/Northern/Ireland
2021
• ‘The Best Hotels in the World’ by CN Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2021
• ‘Top Hotel in Ireland’ by CN Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2021
Number of Employees
Among 150-200