citizenM unveils art and design vision for its first Irish hotel in the heart of Dublin
This summer, citizenM will open the doors to its first Irish hotel - and with it, a carefully curated celebration of contemporary art, local architecture and playful design. Located opposite St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin's historic core, the new 245-room hotel brings together bold Brutalist architecture, colourful interiors, and a standout collection of artworks by Irish creatives. From a preserved façade to hand-painted murals and in-room commissions, citizenM Dublin St Patrick's is designed as both a stylish place to stay and a new destination for culture lovers.
A room-by-room art experience, curated with IMMA
As with every citizenM property, art plays a central role in the guest experience - and in Dublin, the brand has partnered with the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) to deliver something truly special. Curated by Mary Cremin, IMMA's Head of Programming, each guest room features a diptych-style artwork from one of five Irish artists, creating a deeply personal and locally rooted stay.
Alan Phelan 's photographic and stitched-ribbon works reinterpret the RGB colour process invented by Irish physicist John Joly, which he has revived after being unused for over a century.
's photographic and stitched-ribbon works reinterpret the RGB colour process invented by Irish physicist John Joly, which he has revived after being unused for over a century. Breda Lynch 's Blue Dyke portraits, made using cyanotype techniques, explore identity, memory and resilience with striking emotional depth.
's Blue Dyke portraits, made using cyanotype techniques, explore identity, memory and resilience with striking emotional depth. Brian Teeling presents symbolic images of peace lilies, referencing Irish nationalism and queer identity, rendered with quiet power and modern relevance.
presents symbolic images of peace lilies, referencing Irish nationalism and queer identity, rendered with quiet power and modern relevance. Niamh McCann 's layered collages weave together architecture, politics and utopian ideals, combining elements from Tallinn and Bauhaus blueprints with feminist and cultural symbols.
's layered collages weave together architecture, politics and utopian ideals, combining elements from Tallinn and Bauhaus blueprints with feminist and cultural symbols. Kian Benson Bailes uses digital collaging to transform his rural surroundings into textured dreamscapes, merging past and present in reflective detail.
Each work was created in response to citizenM's creative brief: art that is playful, colourful, and unmistakably Irish.
Public facing art: from bronze lyrics to bold murals
Outside, citizenM has honoured local creative voices through two major public artworks. First, a bronze-cast lyrical fragment from Dublin rapper Malaki's track Cuppa Tea appears on the hotel's façade - a permanent poetic nod to the city's vibrant music and spoken word scenes.
The façade itself is a story in its own right. Originally designed by renowned Irish architect Sam Stephenson, the Brutalist exterior has been carefully preserved, grounding the building in the city's architectural heritage.
On the facade's reverse, French-Irish muralist Claire Prouvost has created a bold, hand-painted abstract piece that reflects Dublin's energy and diversity, installed directly onto the preserved Stephenson wall. Known for her expressive colour palettes and bold, human centred forms, Prouvost's work adds movement and meaning to one of the hotel's most visible architectural surfaces.
Design that feels like a gallery
The interiors reflect citizenM's trademark aesthetic, purposefully designed for today's modern traveller. The ground floor features a welcoming Living Room open to the public, with design-led Vitra furniture and co-working spaces. Guests can enjoy food and drinks 24/7 at canteenM, relax on the open-air terrace, or host creative sessions in one of the four societyM meeting rooms. Throughout the wider hotel, guests can also discover artwork from the likes of Damien Hirst and George Condo.
With art, design and comfort at its core - and a deep respect for Dublin's creative legacy - citizenM's newest hotel is more than just a place to sleep. It's a fresh new home for citizens of the world, right in the beating heart of Ireland's capital.
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