Central Hotel , Dublin

Following a major redevelopment, the historic Central Hotel has been transformed and reopens as The Hoxton Dublin. Barrett Mahony Consulting Engineers were proud to act as Civil & Structural Engineers for BCP Capital on this significant project, delivering the structural solutions required to revitalise a protected landmark in the centre of the city.

A fixture of Dublin’s urban fabric for nearly 150 years, the building has undergone a careful yet ambitious transformation. The restored Library Bar retains many original features — including the iconic first-floor staircase — now complemented by a new rooftop extension and a newly connected building on Dame Court.

In collaboration with McCullough Mulvin Architects, the project introduced new hotel accommodation, a three-storey link bridge, improved vertical circulation, enhanced fire and access compliance, and a new landscaped courtyard. These interventions modernise the hotel to contemporary standards while respecting and celebrating its Victorian heritage.

The redeveloped hotel now offers 129 bedrooms and a rich mix of public amenities, re-establishing this landmark building as a vibrant, welcoming, and integral part of Dublin’s city centre.