CityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre

What CityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre does

CityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre is a privately owned four-star hotel and conference venue located in Gormanston, County Meath, Ireland, on Junction 7 of the M1 motorway corridor approximately 15 minutes from Dublin Airport. The property has been operating for over 16 years and operates 128 bedrooms across multiple categories (105 Deluxe, 5 Executive, 2 Junior Suites, 11 family interconnecting and 5 accessible rooms), supported by 200 complimentary parking spaces including EV charging via Ionity. It functions as a dual-purpose asset serving corporate MICE demand, family leisure breaks, sports team stays, weddings, and ticketed entertainment events.

The core offering is split between accommodation (room revenue via direct website booking and OTAs), food and beverage (Tara Lounge, Mornington Restaurant, afternoon tea, 24-hour room service, private dining), and a 15-space conference and events complex capable of theatre-style banqueting for up to 650 guests with hybrid conferencing capability. Technology stack centres on the Bookassist booking engine for reservations, a Sensory Software Management System for automated room energy optimization, and a Positive Carbon Platform for kitchen food-waste tracking; commercial integrations include Google Analytics, Adobe Omniture, Google AdWords/Remarketing and PCI DSS-compliant payment processing through Verisign and Thawte.

Revenue is generated through four streams: accommodation (rack, corporate, and OTA), food and beverage (on-site outlets plus group/event catering), events and conferences (corporate meetings, weddings, Christmas party nights, music/comedy events, sports legend Q&A evenings, corporate BBQs), and bundled package add-ons (family attraction packages with Emerald Park, Dublin Zoo, Funtasia and Flynn Park, plus golf packages across multiple local links courses). Distribution is primarily direct via the citynorthhotel.com booking engine with a 10% direct-booking incentive, supplemented by coach and taxi partnerships (Matthews Coach Hire Route 910, Concert Buggy), corporate and sports team direct sales, and event ticketing via Eventbrite and Universe. Pricing is dynamic by season and demand, with corporate rates from €151 (Sunday-Thursday), flexible leisure rates from €158, and family packages from €150 per night.

Name

CityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre

Legal name

CityNorth Hotel and Conference Centre

Website

https://citynorthhotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre is a privately owned 128-room four-star hotel and 15-space conference venue in Gormanston, County Meath, on the M1 corridor 15 minutes from Dublin Airport, serving corporate MICE, family leisure, sports teams, weddings and ticketed events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodation and Conference Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Conference Hotels (THAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

City/Urban Convention Hotels (THAGALAA), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Conference venue
• Wedding venue
• Family leisure breaks
• Corporate meeting facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Gormanston

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Room revenue from 128 bedrooms including Deluxe Rooms, Executive Suites, Junior Suites, Family Rooms, and Accessible Rooms. Direct and OTA booking channels.
2. Food & Beverage: Dining revenue from Tara Lounge (bar menu until 9pm), Mornington Restaurant, private dining rooms, Sunday carvery, afternoon tea service, and room service (24 hours with €5 tray charge)
3. Events & Conferences: Revenue from conference/meeting space rentals, weddings (small intimate to 100+ guests), Christmas party nights, music/comedy events, sports legend Q&A evenings, and corporate BBQs/summer events
4. Package Add-ons: Family attraction packages bundled with Emerald Park, Dublin Zoo, Funtasia, Flynn Park tickets plus accommodation and breakfast; golf packages with nearby courses
5. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers valid for 5 years, sold for accommodation, dining, and experiences

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre is a privately owned 4-star Irish hotel operating 128 bedrooms and 15 meeting and event spaces in Gormanston, County Meath, on the M1 corridor 15 minutes from Dublin Airport. It sells guest accommodation, food and beverage, weddings, Christmas parties, summer BBQs, and conference and meeting services, complemented by packaged family breaks bundled with attraction tickets (Emerald Park, Dublin Zoo, Funtasia, Flynn Park) and golf breaks to nearby courses.

Product overview

CityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre operates a 4-star hotel portfolio near Dublin Airport, comprising 128 bedrooms across multiple accommodation tiers: 105 Deluxe Rooms, 5 Executive Rooms, 2 Junior Suites, and accessible options. The hotel functions as a dual-purpose destination serving both leisure families and corporate/business travelers. Leisure offerings include family rooms and interconnecting family packages bundled with attraction tickets, while conference and events services offer 15 flexible meeting spaces with hybrid conferencing capability for up to 650 guests. Dining is centered on the Tara Lounge (bar service until late) and Mornington Restaurant (breakfast and afternoon tea), with private function spaces for celebrations and events. Additional services include golf packages, wedding venues, wellness facilities, fitness suite, sports team accommodations, and summer BBQ packages. The property integrates with Bookassist for online booking management and offers direct booking benefits including 10% discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tara Lounge: Bar and restaurant facility at CityNorth Hotel serving food daily until 9pm and offering Sunday carvery
• Mornington Restaurant
• Green Team
• Kids Cinema Club

Products and services

• Deluxe Rooms Standard hotel accommodation in CityNorth's 128-bedroom portfolio: queen and single bed configurations, approximately 28 square metres, air conditioning, plasma TV with satellite channels, high-speed Wi-Fi, and refreshment facilities, for business and leisure guests near Dublin Airport.
• Executive Rooms Premium hotel accommodation at CityNorth: 5 rooms with enhanced amenities and furnishings, approximately 48 square metres, for business travellers and upmarket leisure stays near Dublin Airport.
• Junior Suites Spacious suite accommodation at CityNorth: 2 junior suites of approximately 56 square metres with separate living areas and premium amenities, for guests seeking the largest rooms in the hotel.
• Family Rooms Spacious family accommodation at CityNorth: interconnecting rooms designed for up to 2 adults and 2 children, with one queen and two single beds, high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, plasma TV, power shower, and cot availability.
• Accessible Rooms Wheelchair-accessible accommodation at CityNorth: 5 rooms on the ground floor easily accessed by lift, with bathrooms featuring support bars, for guests with mobility needs.
• Conference & Meeting Facilities CityNorth's 15 flexible meeting and event spaces including plenary and breakout rooms with state-of-the-art facilities and hybrid conferencing capability, accommodating up to 650 theatre style for banqueting, conferences, and events for corporate, association, and private organizers.
• Tara Lounge CityNorth's on-site bar and casual dining venue serving bar food daily from 12 noon to 9pm, with live Sunday music, Saturday entertainment, service until 11:30pm midweek and 12:30am Friday and Saturday, and Sunday carvery.
• Mornington Restaurant CityNorth's bright modern restaurant seating up to 80 guests, serving breakfast daily (6:30-10:30am weekdays, 7:00-11:00am weekends), afternoon tea by reservation, and private dining for celebrations.
• Family Packages Bundled CityNorth accommodation packages including family room stays, full Irish breakfast, and family passes to local attractions such as Emerald Park, Dublin Zoo, Funtasia Theme Park, and Flynn Park, priced from €150 per night.
• Early Bird Family Offer CityNorth advance-booking summer promotion offering 20% off July and August family breaks from €150/€130 per night for a family of 2 adults and 2 children, with complimentary full Irish breakfast for kids.
• Golf Packages CityNorth golf-focused accommodation packages combining the hotel's bedrooms and breakfast with rounds at nearby County Meath courses including Laytown & Bettystown Links, Seapoint Links, County Louth Baltray, Skerries, Royal Tara, and The Island, with transport assistance via Concert Buggy.
• Wedding Services CityNorth's bespoke wedding venue and planning service for intimate weddings with 40-100 guests, using the Delvin Suite, Mornington Restaurant, or Whitewood Suite, including supplier sourcing assistance and day-2 celebration options for couples in the Meath/Dublin area.
• Christmas Party Packages CityNorth's shared Christmas party nights from 27 November to 19 December 2026 (Fridays and Saturdays), including three-course festive dinners, live entertainment by The Groove Jets 7-piece band, and a DJ, priced at €69 early-bird (until 30 June) or €75 thereafter.
• Sports & Team Packages CityNorth's specialized sports team accommodation and training packages including private dining with high-protein menus, gymnasium access, and physiotherapy facilities, designed for squads staying for fixtures and pre-game preparation; sales coordinated via dedicated sports team liaison.
• Summer BBQ Packages CityNorth's corporate and private summer BBQ event hosting at the 4-star M1 venue, with outdoor space for up to 700 guests and indoor backup for 450, team-building activities, entertainment, and customizable menus from €29.50 per person.
• Gift Vouchers CityNorth gift vouchers valid for 5 years, sold for accommodation, dining, and experiences, available through the hotel website or by contacting reception at 01-6906666.
• Afternoon Tea Service CityNorth's dedicated afternoon tea service held at the Mornington Restaurant Thursday to Sunday between 12-5pm, priced at €32 per person with a minimum of 2 guests and 48 hours' notice required.
• Fitness Suite CityNorth's on-site fitness facility available to residents, featuring elliptical machines, treadmills, weights, dumbbells, and multi-gym equipment with countryside views.
• Wellness Services CityNorth's on-site wellness services including acupuncture by Niamh Muldowney, massage therapy by Laura Hilliard Brady, and promotional access to the nearby Salt Cave Paradise, for hotel residents and day visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 minutes from Dublin Airport with 200 free parking spaces
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Concert BuggycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReliable transport partner providing fixed-fare taxi service with fixed fares to local towns, tourist attractions, and Dublin Airport (approximately €50 each way). Online booking facility with vehicle size options for larger groups. Concert Buggy provides return journeys for major concerts and sporting events, collecting at CityNorth Hotel. Also provides private hire services from taxis to private coaches.
• Matthews Coach HirecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaily coach service from hotel to Dublin City Centre (30 minutes). Operates Route 910 serving Dublin city centre, Drogheda, Bettystown, and Laytown with hotel stop. CityNorth Hotel is an official pick up/drop off point. Fully air-conditioned coaches with complimentary WiFi. Prices €10 single, €15 return.
• Go CarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental partner available for guests needing independent transportation. Rentals from €9 per hour or €50 per day. Fuel covered as part of rental. Insurance included. Free parking in Dublin City for rental vehicles.
• Fáilte IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational tourism development authority partnership. Hotel registered with Fáilte Ireland and participating in their Climate Action program with target of 45% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030. Also selected for Food Waste and Circularity pilot program with specialist consultants.
• Bus ÉireannminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic bus service partner. Bus Éireann route 101 connects Gormanston Bus Stop (4km from hotel) to Drogheda Bus Station and Dublin. Services Dublin to Drogheda route with connections to broader public transport network.
• Gormanston Park / FAI and Volleyball IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner5-minute drive from hotel; Ireland's largest indoor training hall on 110-acre campus. Used by sports teams staying at CityNorth for training and preparation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport: Major branded 4-star airport hotel with extensive meeting and conference facilities serving business travelers and conferences. Competes head-to-head with CityNorth on the Dublin Airport corporate and conference segment.
• Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport: 4-star airport hotel on the M1/M50 corridor with conference facilities and family rooms. Closest direct competitor serving the same airport-area corporate, conference, and leisure demand as CityNorth.
• Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport: 4-star hotel located minutes from Dublin Airport serving corporate, conference, and leisure travelers. Directly comparable as an airport hotel with conference facilities and family rooms competing for the same M1 corridor demand.
• Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport: 4-star branded airport hotel offering accommodation, dining, and meeting space near Dublin Airport. Direct competitor for both leisure family stays and business travelers along the M1 corridor.
• Hilton Dublin Airport: Internationally branded airport hotel with conference facilities and loyalty program. Competes for corporate and conference business in the same Dublin Airport catchment as CityNorth but with stronger brand pull.
• The Gibson Hotel: 4-star hotel near the 3Arena and Dublin Port Tunnel with conference and event facilities. Comparable independent-style Irish hotel serving conferences, corporate, and leisure demand in the greater Dublin area.

Broad incumbents

• Travelodge Dublin Airport North Swords: Budget branded airport hotel in the same Dublin Airport corridor competing for price-sensitive leisure and business travelers. Not a direct 4-star competitor but constrains CityNorth's economy-end pricing.

Regional players

• Barberstown Castle: 4-star heritage castle hotel in County Kildare with conference, wedding, and leisure facilities. Comparable Irish independent property with conference/wedding vertical, located in Leinster but not directly competing on airport demand.
• Pillo Hotel Ashbourne: 4-star hotel in Ashbourne, County Meath with conference facilities serving Dublin commuter belt. Same county as CityNorth with comparable conference and family positioning, but located inland rather than on airport corridor.
• Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort: 4-star resort hotel in Trim, County Meath with conference and wedding facilities. Comparable Mid-East Ireland conference/wedding property but serving different immediate geography than CityNorth's airport-corridor catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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