Our story
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The heart of hospitality. A new chapter ahead.
Our story has always been shaped by people.
Since Dalata was established in 2007, we have grown through our hotels, our brands and, above all, the people who bring hospitality to life every day.
Through Clayton Hotels and Maldron Hotels, we welcome guests across Ireland, the UK and Continental Europe, creating places where people can stay, work, meet and connect.

Today, we are part of the larger Scandic Hotels Group, marking a new chapter for our hotels, brands and people. As our organisations come together, we are building on the experience and strengths of both businesses and becoming part of a broader hotel network across Northern, Central and West Europe.

A new chapter with Scandic Hotels Group
Building our future together

Dalata and Scandic have grown from different places, with their own histories, experiences and cultures. Now, those journeys are coming together asClayton Hotels and Maldron Hotels join Scandic’s wider portfolio of hotel brands, bringing together different perspectives, expertise and experience across a broader European network.
For our people, guests, partners and communities, being part of a larger organisation creates new connections and possibilities for the future.
As the integration progresses, you’ll continue to see the Dalata, Clayton Hotels and Maldron Hotels names across our business and website. As our organisations come together, we’ll continue to share more about the future we’re building with Scandic.

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Our Journey
From our beginnings to today

Dalata was established in 2007 and has grown from its roots in Ireland into a significant hotel operator across Ireland, the UK and Continental Europe.
Along the way, we have developed Clayton Hotels and Maldron Hotels, welcomed new hotels and destinations into our portfolio and created opportunities for people to build careers in hospitality.
While our business has evolved, people and hospitality have remained at the heart of our story.
The next stage of that journey is now being built as part of Scandic Hotels Group, with its wider portfolio of hotel brands across Europe.

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Our Brands

Different brands. Shared commitment to hospitality.
Clayton Hotels and Maldron Hotels each have their own personality and guest experience, brought to life every day by the people who work across our hotels.
As part of Scandic Hotels Group, they are now part of a broader portfolio of hotel brands across Northern, Central and West Europe.

 

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Our partner hotels

We partner with hotel owners to operate their hotels under management contracts. Hotel 7 and The Belvedere Hotel are located in the heart of Dublin’s north city centre, while we also operate the Maldron Hotel at Belfast International Airport.

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Our people

Great hospitality is shaped by the experiences we create, the people who create them and the impact we have on the places around us. People bring hospitality to life

Our people bring their skills, ideas, experiences and personalities to work every day. We want our workplaces to be places where people feel welcomed, respected and able to contribute, with opportunities to learn, develop and build rewarding careers.

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Our guests

Creating welcoming experiences

Every day, our hotels welcome people travelling for work, leisure, events and the moments that bring people together.

Whatever brings someone through our doors, we want them to feel welcomed and cared for, with thoughtful service and people who understand that the details can make a difference.

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Our communities and responsibility

Hospitality with a wider impact.
Our hotels are part of the communities around them. They create jobs, welcome visitors, work with suppliers and local organisations, and provide places where people meet and connect.

We want to operate responsibly, support our people and communities, and consider the environmental impact of how we operate.

As part of Scandic Hotels Group, our sustainability approach will progressively align with Scandic’s wider sustainability framework.

Our culture and values

Ours is a culture of integrity, fairness and inclusion. We’re a company where people can flourish and have the opportunity to develop their talents, be recognised and rewarded and pursue a fulfilling career. We strive for success, are enthusiastic about what we do, and take responsibility for doing things right.

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Our People

Dalata is the place where you can do great things – individually and as a team. You will have the opportunity to develop your talent, be recognised and rewarded for your commitment and pursue a fulfilling career. 

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Our Fairness

We pride ourselves on creating an objective, supportive and fair working environment for our employees, the people we deal with, and the communities we work in. We are fair, consistent, and balanced in everything we do.

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Our Service

We ensure our service standards are consistently high at every opportunity. We strive for success, are enthusiastic about what we do, and take responsibility for getting things right.

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Our Individuality

Our people are as individual as our hotels. They bring their own personality, character, and enthusiasm. They are the reason that the experience we provide is always warm, welcoming, genuine, positive, and friendly.