What the gibson hotel does

The Gibson Hotel is a 4-star, music-themed property located in Dublin Docklands at Point Square, directly opposite the 3Arena (a 20-second walk). It operates within the Dalata Hotel Group PLC portfolio (Ireland's largest hotel operator, publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange) under the legal entity The Gibson Hotel Ltd., employing approximately 72 staff. The property offers four room categories ranging from 28 sqm Superior Rooms to a 77 sqm Penthouse Suite, two dining venues (Coda Restaurant, home to First Dates Ireland for 11 consecutive seasons, and Hemi Bar), a private 24-hour gym with sauna, steam room, and outdoor Japanese copper baths, and meetings/events facilities.

The hotel's revenue is generated through three streams: room bookings (via direct website, phone, and OTAs), food and beverage (Coda at €30-€35 for 2-3 course menus, Hemi Bar all-day service, and room service), and meetings/events for corporate and private functions. The iSave loyalty program offers €10 off per night for direct bookings, plus seasonal 20% off food in July and August. Distribution channels include the direct booking engine (bookings.thegibsonhotel.ie), phone reservations, OpenTable for restaurant bookings, and Dalata's centralized group distribution. Technology stack is standard hotel PMS with no disclosed proprietary AI/ML systems; key integrations are OpenTable and the Mobility Mojo accessibility platform.

Customer segments span entertainment and concert-goers (primary), couples and romance seekers (Coda/First Dates association), leisure tourists (Dublin attractions), and business travelers (IFSC and Convention Centre proximity). The hotel holds the first BREEAM In-Use certification in Ireland and has progressed from Green Hospitality Silver (2020) to Green Tourism Gold (2021), positioning sustainability as a differentiator alongside its rock-and-roll branding and celebrity guest history linked to 3Arena performers.

Name

the gibson hotel

Legal name

The Gibson Hotel Ltd.

Website

https://thegibsonhotel.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Gibson Hotel is a 4-star, music-themed Dublin Docklands hotel and part of Dalata Hotel Group, offering rooms, dining (Coda Restaurant, Hemi Bar), wellness facilities, and events space opposite the 3Arena. It serves concert-goers, leisure tourists, couples, and business travelers with direct-booking discounts and sustainability credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Meetings and events
• Restaurant and bar
• Dublin city hotel
• Direct booking hotel

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: The hotel generates primary revenue through room bookings across multiple room categories including Superior Rooms (28-36 sqm), Executive Super King Rooms (30-37 sqm), Junior Suites (54 sqm), and Gibson Penthouse Suite (77 sqm). Revenue is generated through direct bookings, walk-ins, and potentially third-party OTAs.
2. Food & Beverage: On-site dining at Coda Restaurant (First Dates Ireland filming location) and Hemi Bar. Coda offers 2-3 course meals priced at €30-€35. Hemi Bar serves all-day menu from 12pm-9:30pm and cocktails from 12 noon till late. Room service dining also available.
3. Meetings & Events: The hotel offers meeting rooms and event spaces for corporate events, Christmas parties, and private functions. The Connect section of the website promotes meetings, events, and party bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Gibson Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Dublin Docklands offering music-themed guest accommodation across four room categories (Superior Rooms, Executive Super King Rooms, Junior Suites, and the Gibson Penthouse Suite). The hotel also operates two dining venues, Coda Restaurant (a First Dates Ireland filming location) and Hemi Bar, alongside meetings and event spaces and a 24-hour guest-only gym with relaxation facilities.

Product overview

The Gibson Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Dublin Docklands offering a music-themed hospitality experience positioned as a rock-and-roll destination for concert-goers. The property features eight distinct room and suite categories (Superior Rooms, Executive Super King Rooms, Junior Suite, and Gibson Penthouse Suite), two dining venues (Coda Restaurant and Hemi Bar), a 24-hour fitness center with relaxation facilities, and extensive meetings/events spaces. The hotel's portfolio includes the iSave direct booking loyalty programme. The hotel is part of the Dalata Hotel Group and is located 20 seconds from the 3Arena.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coda Restaurant: On-site restaurant that serves as the filming location for First Dates Ireland
• Hemi Bar

Products and services

• Superior Rooms Entry-level accommodation featuring double, twin, and king bed configurations, sizes ranging from 28sqm to 36sqm, with ensuite shower, tea/coffee making facilities, mini fridge, and access to the 24-hour gym. Targets leisure and business travelers seeking a Dublin city centre stay.
• Executive Super King Room Premium 30-37sqm room featuring a 6ft king bed, outdoor balcony area with views of the 3Arena, fluffy bathrobe and slippers, coffee pod machine, flat-screen TV, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and 24-hour gym access.
• Junior Suite Spacious 54sqm suite featuring a 6ft super-king bed, en-suite with separate bath and shower, outdoor balcony area, and shared terrace access, including fluffy bathrobe, slippers, and coffee pod machine.
• Gibson Penthouse Suite The hotel's flagship 77sqm penthouse suite offering panoramic views of Dublin City, with a dual-aspect bedroom featuring a 6ft super-king bed, a separate lounge area, and a private outdoor terrace.
• Coda Restaurant Hotel restaurant and home venue for First Dates Ireland (11 seasons), offering all-day dining with a focus on memorable food experiences including a two-course menu at €30 and three-course menu at €35, an iconic heart-shaped dessert, and special concert night menus.
• Hemi Bar Hotel bar offering classic cocktails and an all-day dining menu served from 12pm to 9:30pm, with drinks service from 12 noon till late. Features an outdoor terrace area with views of the 3Arena.
• Gym and Relaxation Suite 24-hour private gym exclusively for hotel guests with over 30 pieces of equipment including treadmills, rowing machines, and cross trainers, plus a relaxation suite with sauna, steam room, and outdoor Japanese copper baths accessible from 8am to 9pm via key card.
• Meetings and Events Event spaces including meeting rooms and dedicated event coordination services for corporate events, Christmas parties, private functions, and parties.
• iSave Loyalty Programme Direct booking discount programme offering €10 off every room every night when booking through the hotel's website, with members receiving flexible guest-first perks and seasonal food discounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-second walk to 3Arena
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dalata Hotel Group PLCcoreOthersThe Gibson Hotel is a wholly-owned property of Dalata Hotel Group PLC, Ireland's largest hotel operator. The group manages hotel brands including Maldron Hotels, Clayton Hotels, The Samuel Hotel, and operates across Ireland, Northern Ireland, UK, Germany, and Netherlands. Central support and crisis management teams provide operational assistance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Westin Dublin: Established 5-star Dublin hotel on the opposite end of the city. Functions as a broader incumbent in the same Dublin luxury-corporate segment with overlapping group/business travel RFPs, though at higher price tier.
• The Shelbourne Hotel: Iconic Dublin luxury hotel with deep MICE and corporate history. While a tier above on rate, it competes for the same group, wedding, and high-end corporate event business that The Gibson's Connect space targets.

Direct peers

• Aloft Dublin City: Modern 4-star Marriott lifestyle brand in Dublin city centre. Targets millennial leisure and corporate guests with social F&B spaces, directly overlapping The Gibson's entertainment-anchored positioning.
• The Marker Hotel: 5-star hotel in Grand Canal Dock, immediate Dublin Docklands neighbourhood. Premium competitor targeting corporate and leisure guests in the same micro-market, with rooftop bar and event space overlapping The Gibson's positioning.
• Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House: Brand-affiliated 4-star Dublin city hotel within walking distance of The Gibson. Competes for the same international leisure and corporate travellers, with comparable F&B, meeting rooms, and gym amenities.
• Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport (Dalata): Sister property under Dalata Hotel Group sharing the same centralized distribution, revenue management, and corporate-travel infrastructure. Compares as a same-operator, same-brand-tier peer with different demand mix (airport vs. city).
• The Spencer Hotel: 4-star Dublin Docklands hotel serving similar leisure and corporate guests in the IFSC/Convention Centre catchment. Competes head-to-head for concert, business, and weekend-leisure demand with overlapping F&B and meeting facilities.
• Maldron Hotel Pearse Street (Dalata): Dalata-owned Dublin city-centre hotel offering 4-star rooms and F&B. Direct peer within the parent group's portfolio, competing for the same corporate, group, and leisure guests in central Dublin.
• Hyatt Centric The Liberties: Lifestyle 4-star Dublin city-centre hotel targeting leisure and corporate guests with strong F&B and event programming. Competes for the same premium weekend and corporate demand pool in central Dublin.
• Hard Rock Hotel Dublin: Music-themed lifestyle hotel in Dublin centre. Closest thematic peer to The Gibson's rock-and-roll branding — both target concert-goers, celebrities, and music-driven leisure demand with on-site bars and entertainment-led positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-gibson-hotel

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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