About Us
When you stay at The Chancery you’re choosing to spend some time in a place steeped in history, a place that has counted time slowly. We are a new addition to a neighbourhood with a long memory. We are blow-ins but we know our place.
In a city that celebrated its millennium in 1988 we are situated just metres from remnants of the Old City Walls, and just to the rear of Dublin Castle, the seat of colonial rule in Ireland for 800 years. Just to the South sits St Patrick’s Cathedral where satirist Jonathan Swift served as Dean. So your travels cross over, just a little, with those of Gulliver.
The Chancery
About Us
A wave of Italian immigration in the mid 19th century created a little Italy where the hotel stands today and the area became known as a vibrant cultural hub. With many street-musicians among the new arrivals the streets were known to ring with the sounds of Hurdy Gurdys and Organ Grinders, often accompanied by their capuchin monkey companions. Our little mascot Guiseppe who appears as part of our logo is a tribute to those times.
At the Chancery sustainability is much more than just a buzz word – it’s a credo that informed the construction of the hotel from the ground up. It’s a belief that influenced our decision making – from choosing fixtures and fittings to approaching how we wanted the hotel to function on a day-to-day basis.
Surrounded by so much antiquity, by such sites of historical importance, it was crucial to us that our footprint would tread as lightly as possible.
A mix of old and new
Explore Dublin
The Chancery Hotel in the heart of Dublin City, offers a unique and immersive experience reflecting the local culture. With 150 luxury guest rooms, trendy design, and a sense of community, it’s a perfect location for any Dublin visit. Guaranteeing a true Cead Mile Failte experience!
Imagining Dublin
Our Community
The owners of the Chancery Hotel approached NCAD in January 2023 to develop a unique design partnership – a commission of bespoke artworks to hang in our newest hotel property – The Chancery on Ship Street. The resulting collection vividly depicts colourful vignettes and moments of Dublin life and history, weaving character and narrative to dramatic effect.