Dublin’s Ashling Hotel have welcomed the Government announcement that the 9% VAT rate will be retained for a further six months. 

Hotel pays tribute to key industry lobbyists for ensuring hospitality sector can achieve a sustainable recovery  

The Hotel added that the decision to allow the current 9% VAT rate to remain in place following extensive lobbying from the IHF  & various other groups within the hospitality industry and comes ahead of an anticipated busy tourist season was “a significant boost for the domestic tourism market” and “crucial” to the industry overall. 

The announcement made by Government on Tuesday alongside a raft of other measures which are designed to ease the financial difficulties being felt by everyone.  

Managing Director of the Ashling Hotel, Ronan Walsh said, “The announcement of the retention of the 9% VAT rate for the a further six months will serve as a significant boost for the industry and we would like to pay tribute to and acknowledge the significant work done by representative groups in the industry to ensure that this was the case.  

“Whilst we are fortunate to have had a strong 2022 which saw us win eight national awards, we have invested significantly in both our hotel and staff to ensure we remained competitive and continue to offer best in class standards of customer service for all of our guests.  

“Like many hotels in the industry, we had a number of difficult years as a result of the pandemic and feel this extension is needed for the industry as a whole to ensure hotels can continue to trade there way back to pre-pandemic levels and allow the focus to be solely on their guests, providing world class hospitality, that Ireland is renowned for.  

We will continue our investment this year with refurbishment programmes for both the Ashling Hotel, Dublin and the Imperial Hotel in Galway, Mr Walsh added. 

The Ashling Hotel is a luxury 4-star hotel in the heart of Ireland’s capital, Dublin. Situated close to Dublin’s famous theatres and finest restaurants, cafés and bars with visitor attractions on our door step or very close by including the Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, the eclectic Stoneybatter, Guinness storehouse, 3 Arena, Dublin’s electric tram, Small museum of Dublin  and numerous shopping streets all within walking distance.  

The Ashling is delighted to offer spacious family rooms which cater comfortably to families of five.   

For those driving we have our own secure multi storey car park and those using public transport, Heuston station (Irelands largest train and luas stop) a mere two minute walk.   

Our restaurants open from 7 am, serving food right through the day until 9pm The Ashling teams will welcome you and offer you a genuine smile, mouth-watering menus and professional service always.   

  

https://www.ashlinghotel.ie/restaurant