Excitement is building for the opening of the new Ebrington Hotel, which is set to transform the former army barracks site.
The famous Ebrington clock tower is to take centre stage of the renovation of the building, with the hotel taking advantage of its amazing views of the peace bridge and city centre.
As well as a hotel, the site will offer spa experiences to heighten the level of luxury on offer.
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The Ebrington Hotel & Spa, with 93 guest bedrooms including 4 suites, is the newest hotel in Derry and is setting the bar high.
The Ebrington Hotel describes itself as "the perfect treat" for family and friends to come together and for special occasions.
Couples seeking a wedding in Derry will be thrilled to know that the Ebrington Hotel is set to become a unique wedding venue. The Ebrington Hotel & Spa’s ballroom boasts a private entrance at the iconic Clock Tower and has its own wedding reception room overlooking The River Foyle and entire city.
Surrounding gardens of St. Columbs Park, terraces and the peace bridge can be used for iconic Derry wedding photographs, perfect for those who hold the city close to their hearts.
As work on the site continues, Hotel Developer Cecil Doherty said: “Our objective is to create and develop a four-star hotel to cater for the ever-increasing popularity of our City as a must-visit, exciting tourist destination."
“The Hotel is set to open in Summer 2023. We are excited for its future specifically and the Ebrington site overall with our creation of 120 jobs locally along with the unique opportunity to repurpose and revitalise iconic historically significant buildings. Ebrington’s future is very bright.
“The Company acknowledges and is deeply appreciate of the significant financial support from Invest NI along with the wholehearted professional support from TEO/SIB, our own design team and all related statutory bodies who have collectively worked to make this happen.
“We look forward to showcasing our vision to the public in 2023.”
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