Dalata back in talks for former Burlington Hotel

The Dalata Hotel Group has emerged as the likely new operator of the former Burlington Hotel in Dublin, four months after baulking at such a move.

The largest hotel operator in the country — via its Maldron and Clayton brands — yesterday announced it had started exclusive discussions regarding the iconic hotel, which currently trades under the ‘DoubleTree by Hilton’ brand.

Private equity group Blackstone bought the former Burlington Hotel for €67m in 2012 before spending another €20m on its refurbishment. A price tag of between €140m and €180m has been linked to the upgraded premises.