Project Overview

The Hard Rock Hotel comprised the redevelopment of the former ‘Parliament Hotel’ and adjacent ‘Fashion House’ in Temple Bar, into a trendy 4-star hotel under the famous Hard Rock Hotel brand.

The project included two blocks separated by a new first floor foot bridge spanning the road below. The front block facing Dublin Castle included the refurbishment of the existing building to create 51 new bedrooms across three floors, including the new Zampas restaurant and Rock Shop on ground floor, and basement level kitchen and plant rooms. Works included strengthening to existing floors, lowered basement level and careful restoration works to the façade, roof and ornate plasterwork.

The rear block included the demolition and rebuilding of a new RC structure housing 69 bedrooms spread across six floors with ground floor reception and plant rooms, and the Rock Suite with private balcony at upper levels. With its prominent location in historic ‘Dubh Linn’, excavation was carefully monitored by the archaeological team with some finds of interest discovered. The high-specification edgy finish was complimented at completion with the installation of the famous Hard Rock memorabilia.