'Be among the first to stay': Londonderry hotel to unveil 38 refurbished rooms as part of £2.5million refurbishment and there's still more to come
Da Vinci’s Hotel to open new rooms later next week as major redevelopment continues, with more accommodation, café and orangery planned
One of Londonderry’s best-known hospitality venues, Da Vinci’s Hotel, is set to unveil 28 newly refurbished rooms and suites as part of a major £2.5 million redevelopment of its hotel and bar complex.
The Culmore Road venue confirmed the first phase of its upgraded accommodation will open on March 16, with a further 10 refurbished rooms expected to follow by the end of the month.
The investment forms part of a wider refurbishment programme aimed at revitalising the popular hotel. Last month the venue also opened Caffé at Da Vinci’s, offering a relaxed, modern dining space for both locals and visitors.
Announcing the accommodation launch on social media, the hotel said the redevelopment marks a significant milestone in its ongoing upgrade plans.
“Da Vinci’s Hotel will launch 28 newly refurbished rooms and suites on Monday 16 March as part of its £2.5 million redevelopment plan, with a further 10 rooms and suites set to open by the end of the month,” the post said. "Due to this immediate expansion, we are currently recruiting for casual positions.”
The hotel also encouraged guests to ‘be among the first to stay in our newly refurbished rooms’, adding: "It’s the perfect excuse for a family getaway while experiencing our brand new bedrooms for the very first time.
“Enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in one of our spacious newly refreshed family rooms, designed with comfort in mind for both parents and little ones.”
The hotel is recruiting for several casual roles including bartenders, housekeepers, kitchen porters, commis chefs and chefs de partie, with applications closing on March 26.
Work is also progressing on a new orangery being developed at the property. Construction has begun on a conservatory-style extension stretching eastwards from the pub towards the hotel car park, with scaffolding now in place at the site.
The refurbishment programme, which began last November, is expected to continue through the year, with the hotel remaining fully operational throughout the works. The full redevelopment is scheduled for completion in the autumn.
Announcing the plans previously, managing director Cecil Doherty said the investment represents a major new chapter for the venue.
“This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter — not only for the hotel, but for our growing presence in the north-west hospitality sector,” he said.
“Our goal is to restore Da Vinci’s to its former grandeur while creating something truly special for both Derry and our international guests.”
He added that the redevelopment will help showcase the region’s hospitality offering as tourism in the north-west continues to grow.
“The ambitious plans for Da Vinci’s will allow us to go even further in showcasing the best of authentic north-west hospitality, which is particularly important as international travel into the city continues to increase,” he said.
“We’re very much looking forward to unveiling the completed refurbishment.”