ALOFT AND RESIDENCE INN, BELFAST TITANIC QUARTER PROJECT PROFILE
COMPLETED TO EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, THE DUAL-BRAND FIRST FOR NORTHERN IRELAND SERVES AS A BACKDROP TO THE ICONIC TITANIC BELFAST… Ganson delivers a landmark hotel
Ganson was appointed as main contractor of a full turnkey build for the Marriott dual-branded hotel development Aloft and Residence Inn, Belfast Titanic Quarter.
and first floors allow uninterrupted views of Titanic Belfast and the listed dry dock. Comprising 228 bedrooms, the project includes 135 Aloft hotel rooms and 93 Residence Inn aparthotel suites designed for extended stays. The dual brands share ground-floor facilities including a reception, lobby, bar/café, gym, back-of-house facilities and integrated car parking. Residence Inn accommodation features studio and one-bedroom suites with kitchen and living spaces, while the Aloft hotel delivers a contemporary, technology- driven hospitality offering. Externally, the scheme incorporates
Completed to exceptionally high architectural and construction
standards, it is a standout project for the contractor as Northern Ireland’s first Aloft by Marriott, together with the new Residence Inn brand. Located at Hamilton Dock alongside the iconic Titanic Belfast building and O2 Arena, the landmark development progresses a wider regeneration programme transforming Belfast’s historic docklands into a mixed-use destination for locals and visitors alike. RMI Architects has used elegant proportions and a refined palette of materials, including grey brick and aluminium cladding, to combine a modern aesthetic with the historical heritage of the former shipyard. Floor-to-ceiling glazing on the ground
PROJECT TEAM: Client: JMK Group
high-quality public realm and landscaped areas, enhancing
Main contractor: Ganson Architect: RMI Architects Project manager: Johnston Hueston Structural & civil engineer: RPS M&E consultant: DMS M&E contractor: Harvey Group Quantity surveyor: Johnston Hueston
connectivity within the Titanic Quarter and contributing to the wider urban regeneration strategy. The development is designed to achieve high sustainability standards, targeting BREEAM Excellent and LEED
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