There was a stir earlier in the autumn that Ireland might be getting its first Hyatt. Long short of Hyatt’s European Gold Passport members were all excited about another chance to stay with their preferred chain. However, yesterday it was confirmed that the Four Season Dublin will now transfer to become and Intercontinental on 1 January 2015.

The management deal signed by the owners will see the property transfer to IHG.

You can read the short press coverage from the Irish Independent here.

A disappointment for Hyatt fans.