Whitbread has unveiled plans to open a 81-bedroom Premier Inn hotel at Belfast International Airport.
The company has signed an agreement-for-lease arrangement with JHT Hotels – a subsidiary of Northern Ireland developer J H Turkington – paving the way for the delivery of the new hotel in 2026.
The hotel, which received planning consent in mid-November last year, will feature an on-site restaurant and bar, dedicated parking facilities, landscaped grounds and improved site access.
Jill Anderson, acquisition manager for Whitbread, said: “Securing such a prime location at Belfast International Airport reinforces our commitment to growing our network in key travel hubs across the UK and Ireland. The site offers an exceptional opportunity to serve the airport’s six million passengers annually, providing them with the quality, comfort, and affordability Premier Inn is known for.
“The Belfast acquisition is the third airport hotel Whitbread has signed in six months, reflecting the consistently strong and growing demand for travel and the excellent investment opportunities these locations offer.”
Whitbread currently operates seven Premier Inn hotels in Northern Ireland and it is actively looking for new locations in Belfast city centre, Enniskillen and Newry.
