Planning permission has been awarded for a major new hotel in Athlone. Avenir Assets Management D.A.C had sought the permission for the change of use of an office building at Cloghanboy in the Town. The plans include a part 10 and part 8 storey hotel with 192 bedrooms and a lounge, bar, restaurant and dinning room.
The application will also see a gym and spa, conference and meeting room facilities alongside a reception, kitchen and staff welfare facilities. The proposed development will be accessed from the Brawney Road, with the council approving the permission with 16 conditions attached. These include a developer contribution of €311,000 and a ruling that a 3 storey neighbouring car park can only be used in conjunction with the proposed hotel.
