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The Grand Hotel in Malahide has completed the second phase of its refurbishment, unveiling the reinvented original building now called The Phoenix Wing. The work follows FBD Hotels & Resorts’ takeover in March 2025 and a multi‑million euro programme to restore the property’s historic character while adding contemporary comforts.
The Phoenix Wing reborn
The hotel’s oldest section, which dates back to 1835, has been reimagined as a distinct accommodation offering. Forty‑four rooms were remodelled to evoke the classic Grand Hotel experience, while incorporating modern finishes and amenities.
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Within the wing are five junior suites and twelve executive rooms. Several of the refurbished rooms provide views across the village and out to sea. The Phoenix Wing contributes to the hotel’s overall inventory of 201 bedrooms.
Facilities, retail and design
The refurbishment also included upgrades to the on‑site leisure facilities. The Arena Health & Fitness Club now features a 21‑metre pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, alongside a redesigned gym area.
As part of the leisure refresh, a new retail space has opened, stocking premium fitness and wellness brands such as Gym+Coffee, Marchon Supplements and Colleen Rooney x Applied Nutrition.
Interior designer Liz Harte, together with in‑house designer Melanie O’Callaghan, led the hotel’s aesthetic refresh. Their approach pairs rich jewel tones and contemporary furnishings with accessories and motifs inspired by 1920s and 1930s Art Deco.
Ownership and investment plan
FBD Hotels & Resorts acquired the Grand Hotel Malahide from the Ryan Family in March 2025 for €55 million. The property became the group’s seventh hotel.
Since taking ownership, the group has invested €7 million in the refurbishment work completed so far. In line with its approach to previous purchases, FBD is also committing a further €5 million to upgrades over a three‑year period.
The project aims to marry the venue’s historic charm with contemporary comforts, positioning the Grand Hotel to appeal to both local guests and visitors to the coastal town of Malahide.
