Limerick City Hotel, formerly Jury's Inn, has reopened following a fire last night.

A large section of the front exterior of the building was destroyed in the blaze which broke out at about 8 o'clock.

Around 100 guests were evacuated from the hotel and Lower Mallow Street was closed to traffic.

No injuries have been reported.

The hotel reopened around 3am today.

Limerick City Fire Station Officer James Kerins says they are investigating the exact cause of the fire: