The JMK Group is thrilled to announce that planning permission has been granted for a new 163-bedroom hotel in the heart of Galway City Centre. This exciting development marks the group’s first property along the iconic Wild Atlantic Way and represents a significant expansion of its Irish portfolio.

With successful operations already established in London, Dublin, Cork, and Waterford—and a highly anticipated opening in Belfast slated for early 2026—JMK continues to strengthen its presence across key urban and cultural destinations. JMK will also open Europe’s first Hilton Home2Suites in Dublin City Centre in early 2026, marking a significant milestone for both the brand and the company.  

Construction Timeline and Community Impact
Work on the Galway site is scheduled to commence before the end of the year 2025, with the hotel expected to open its doors in 2027. JMK is committed to revitalising the area, creating new employment opportunities, and contributing to Galway’s dynamic tourism and hospitality scene.

Sustainability at the Core
The new hotel will be designed with sustainability in mind, targeting BREEAM Excellent and LEED Gold certifications to ensure environmentally responsible operations and long-term energy efficiency.

Leadership Perspective
“We’re excited to begin this new chapter in Galway, a city celebrated for its culture, festivals, and vibrant arts scene. The strong hotel demand in Galway and unique energy makes it the perfect place to expand our operations in.” said Zain Kajani, Director of JMK Group.

“Our vision is to introduce a globally recognised hotel brand that embodies Galway’s unique character, extending a warm welcome to local Irish guests as well as visitors from across the world. We are designing this hotel with sustainability at the forefront of our minds, and we will ensure it has a positive impact on its surroundings and local community.”

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Located behind Dublin’s landmark Four Courts, and spanning seven floors with 249 bright modern rooms, Hampton by Hilton features a casual dining lounge with all day menu, a 24-hour resident’s bar, and a gym.

BREEAM In-Use is an assessment and certification scheme designed to help building managers reduce and improve the sustainability performance of existing buildings. It covers the major environmental issues that affect buildings throughout their operational life and captures data across nine key sustainability categories:

Health and wellbeing, Energy, Transport, Water, Resources, Resilience, Land Use & Ecology, Pollution

The scheme is structured to drive sustainability improvements in existing buildings. It facilitates information gathering on the environmental performance and the operation of a building.

The JMK Hospitality Group currently have seven hotels in operation across UK and Ireland including the newly opened Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Centre and two hotels under construction in Cork, operated under two Marriott brands, Moxy Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott.

Zain Kajani director comments ‘environmental, social and governance (ESG) play an integral part within JMK Hospitality Group, and we are happy to now have two hotels in Ireland, accredited with BREEAM In-Use’.

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