THE well-known Absolute Hotel in Limerick City has been purchased as part of an acquisition by the Talbot Collection.
This marks the group’s first purchase in Limerick as part of it’s latest expansion strengthening its position as one of Ireland’s leading hospitality groups.
Philip Gavin, managing director of the Talbot Collection the company was “proud to expand the Talbot Collection to Limerick and indeed the west coast — a city full of energy and opportunity. This investment reflects our confidence in Ireland’s hospitality industry and our ongoing commitment to our people and guests.”
Managing Director of the Pettitt Group, owner of the Talbot Collection, Cormac Pettitt, added: “The acquisition of the Absolute Hotel is a significant milestone for the Talbot Collection. This is a superb hotel, with a great reputation. We are very excited to work with the fantastic team at the Absolute, led by general manager Donnacha Hurley.”
The acquisition continues a period of sustained investment across the Talbot Collection’s portfolio, with multi-million-euro refurbishments completed at Talbot Hotel Cork and Talbot Hotel Midleton in 2024, following their rebrand under the unified Talbot identity.
The group has also invested significantly in upgrading guest facilities and staff amenities across all properties in recent years, as part of a long-term strategy focused on quality, innovation, and people.
With more than 800 people employed across the group, the Talbot Collection is one of Ireland’s largest and most progressive hospitality employers, the company said.
In 2025, the group was named among Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality by Great Place to Work Ireland — for the second consecutive year — which it said was a recognition of its strong culture of trust, development, and employee engagement.
“Being part of the Talbot Collection offers great opportunities for our team,” said Donnacha Hurley, general manager of the Absolute Hotel. “The Talbot Collection’s people-first culture aligns perfectly with what we’ve built here in Limerick, and we’re excited for the next chapter together.”