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But painstaking work has gone into sourcing Irish, Tracey Moran of operators Moran Hospitality tells me - from architects to food, drink and Handmade Soap Company products (in glass dispensers). The Tivoli theatre is gone, The Cobblestone under threat, and The Wren replaced Andrew’s Lane Theatre. There is no pool, spa or other chill-out spaces - the idea is a smart, efficient, uber-central base.ĭebates about development and its impact on community and culture are raging in Dublin, and staff I speak to are acutely aware that new hotels are in the firing line. A loungey nook features coffee-table books and sheepskins draped over chairs. It’s a squeeze, but the Scandi-style design feels cosy, with oak, pampas grass and earthy tones (from pottery plates to sisal rugs).

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While the eagles aim for net zero carbon by 2050, The Wren has already achieved it, without purchasing offsets. The hotel uses 100pc renewable electricity, captures most of its heat, has an organic wine list and features oodles of local products. But it goes way beyond paper straws and encouraging us to reuse towels. Wicker lightshades also evoke nests, and the little hub is taking a big swing at sustainability, claiming to be “Ireland’s most sustainable hotel”.

‘Cosy’ and ‘Snug’ rooms are billed as 12sq.m and 10sq.m “nests” in the heart of the city. You can see where Wren Urban Nest, a new hotel squeezing 137 rooms on to the site of the former Andrew’s Lane Theatre, is going with its branding. In the battle to be king of the birds, legend says the wren hid under an eagle’s wing, overtaking it at the last minute to soar the highest.

It weighs little more than a euro coin, but is hardy. In winter, dozens can huddle together for warmth.