Shelbourne confirms €40m facelift plan

The Shelbourne Hotel has today confirmed that it will receive a major facelift with a €40m refurbishment and upgrading programme.

The hotel, which is managed by the Marriott Hotel group, was recently acquired by a consortium of private investors who are making the investment.

The Shelbourne Hotel confirms closes today for an estimated 18-month work period, with the loss of 227 staff jobs.

A limited team will be retained to work on site and to prepare for the re-opening. The Shelbourne Health and Fitness Club will remain open throughout the restoration period.