What do you get when you combine a prime Dublin city centre location, compact Scandi-inspired design, and Ireland's most ambitious sustainability credentials? The Wren Urban Nest — and this week, Fergal sits down with Phoebe Fairbairn, the General Manager behind one of Dublin's most talked-about boutique hotels.
Tucked onto the former site of Andrews Lane Theatre, the Wren's 137 rooms sit steps from Temple Bar, Grafton Street and Trinity College — making it one of the best-located stays in the capital. But it's not just the postcode that sets it apart. The Wren is Ireland's first net zero carbon hotel, achieving that status without purchasing a single carbon offset.
Phoebe shares what it's really like to run a hotel that walks the walk on sustainability, from 100% renewable energy and locally sourced everything to a kitchen that doesn't cook with gas.
She also gives Fergal the insider's guide to Dublin — the kind of tips you won't find in a tourist brochure. Whether you're planning a Dublin trip or just love a great hospitality story, this one's worth settling in for.
Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 award winning travel podcast Travel Tales with Fergal listened to in 140 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.
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