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Dublin has more places to stay than anywhere in the country, and with a far greater price range - from 25.00 a night in some of the student hostels (which are clean, safe and great value), to over 4,000.00 a night for some of the luxury suites at 5* hotels. For value and convenience if you are staying in Dublin for more than 2 nights some of our luxury apartments are hard to rival - from about 70.00 per person per night. Click here for more information
At the top end of the range are places like The Merrion, which is cool, smooth, sophisticated and elegant. And that is just the staff who are pretty faultless but still fairly distinctively Irish. There is no doubt that on the grounds of location, elegance and style the Merrion is the best Dublin hotel at present. Guilbaud's is still the most amazing place for dinner. Though a daily event for the politicians and titans of industry who frequent the place, for ordinary mortals such as myself it is a massively memorable once off affair - a bit like a Prada suit, or flying the Atlantic on Concorde (though more stylish and comfortable than either of those comparisons). from 410 to 2450 per room Book your rooms at The Merrion
The Shelbourne was once great. It has been shut for a couple of years now and should be opening as a Marriott Renaissance in early 2007. When it does, whatever else happens, The Horseshoe Bar will still be THE place for women with a past to meet men with no future!
If you are rich, modern and minimalist The Fitzwilliam and The Clarence will fulfil your expectations. Both have excellent, if pretentious, food and delightful staff.
To avoid the late night noise in Temple Bar give your credit card a heart attack and stay in the newest of the hip places - The Morrison on Ormonde Quay, with its interiors designed by John Rocca. Some of the rooms are a little on the small side for such a top notch property, but food and service are exceptional, and the location is excellent.
Another novelty hotel is Chief O'Neills in Smithfield, just behind the law courts and in the old Jameson Distillery. Of note is its traditional music and glass hand basins. It is a kind of funky Irish and almost oriental mix, but is definitely high on the list of recommendations. The other offerings for travellers are:-
The Four Seasons . International 5 Star luxury, the only downer being that it is over 2 miles from the city centre, at the furthest extreme of Ballsbridge. The food can be quite out of this world - Iranian caviar on freshly cooked blinis, pan fried foie gras, Atlantic oysters......... The bar list offers brandies at well over 100.00 a glass, so be careful about buying friends a drink here. The Ice Bar is certainly attracting the coolest of cool Dubliners - the car park appears to be a Mercedes dealership, and the bar heaves with the product of South Dublin beauticians and hairdressers. Architecturally of course is is a horror - " The architect Mr Chun summarised his work as "an interpretation of the Georgian as well as a bit of the Victorian and somewhat contemporised". The Irish Times described it as "looking like nothing so much as the bastard offspring of Citizen Kane's Xanadu". The best thing is to actually stay in the hotel - the rooms are huge and very comfortable and the views across Ballsbridge are pleasantly leafy. Prices are from 325 to 2889355 Book your rooms at The Four Seasons
The Westin It is downtown, which is good, though it has no parking to speak of. The restaurant food is original modern cooking, good value and well served. I personally do not like The Mint Bar (a bit of a dark hole, and lacking in atmosphere, though it has an excellent cocktail list). The beds are of course internationally famous for their excellence, though the rooms are not that big. There is an unusual lounge in an atrium, which some love and some think is like being at the bottom of a well. The Banker's Hall is the most impressive meeting room in the capital outside Dublin Castle. From 255.00 Book your rooms at The Westin
Brookes is a small family run hotel just behind the Westbury and right in the heart of the city. I would not rave about the food, but the rooms are pleasant and it is in a quiet area, yet right in the heart of the city. The staff are both friendly and helpful. Browne's is on Stephen's Green and has a dozen really excellent rooms, and 4 rather cosy, not to say small, rooms. The restaurant is splendid.
Our list is a combination of family homes in the suburbs and small hotels in the city centre, where so far we have not found any wonderful family run bed & breakfasts.
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ABERDEEN
LODGE, Pat Halpin
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| Excellent sister private hotels 4*luxury, RAC Highly acclaimed award. Luxurious
combination of early Edwardian grace and every modern comfort, including suites with
jacuzzi & executive facilities. Private gardens, parking. Gym and golf nearby. Superb
location, convenient to DART, city centre & airport. French & Spanish spoken. Open
all year. Full licence. Major credit cards. No dogs. 15 en suite + 4 suites at Aberdeen Lodge, 19 en suite rooms, 3 suites and 3 executive rooms at Merrion Hall. "Regular guests love the care lavished on them in Aberdeen, a townhouse that lets you feel far away from the city rush and gives space to relax. Good coffee and home made biscuits are just the ticket when you arrive, and the calm colours and smart housekeeping are very reassuring" Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay |
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ASHBROOK HOUSE, Eve Mitchell
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| A beautiful old Georgian house set in 10 acres beside the Phoenix Park, 10 minutes
from city centre and 15 minutes from the airport. An ideal location for visiting Dublin,
golfing, fishing. Racing nearby. 4 en-suite bedrooms with direct dial telephone. Secure
car parking, tennis court and walled gardens. Open from 2nd January to 19th December.
Major credit cards accepted. Some French spoken. Suitable for children. Not suitable for
dogs.
"The home is lovely, the hosts are accomodating and the food was wonderful. It was the best of all the B & B's we were in while in Ireland. Highly recommend it!" Tripadvisor 'Large bedroom and bathroom, comfortable bed, lovely colours everywhere.' The 'excellent breakfast', with attractive pottery, is served in a spacious room" AOL Good Hotel Guide "You would never guess you were in Dublin - I visited Ashbrook on a beautiful sunny day and felt I was back in the country. Fragrant roses climb the curved front..." Sawdays Special Places to Stay |
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GEORGIAN HOUSE HOTEL, Annette O'Sullivan
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| Located in the centre of Georgian Dublin, only 150 yards from St. Stephens Green and
Grafton Street. Walk to fashionable shopping streets, theatres, museums and trendy pubs.
Private parking. Open all year except Christmas. Dinner 7 - 9 pm, please book by 6 pm.
Visa, Access & Mastercard accepted. 41 doubles & 6 singles, all en-suite.
"The location is great but the hotel is a bit shabby. It is however clean. Secure parking is a huge bonus. Staff are very kind and friendly." Tripadvisor |
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DYLAN,
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| A perfect alternative to the larger city hotels. The Dylan is ulta fashionable, seriously hip design with sophisticated cocktails (no sugary syrups and umberellas here) cutting edge food (sublimne and decadent, they say) and everything to create a memorable experience. I don''t remember ever seeing quite such a cataract of design details outside Rodeo Drive or an MTV crib!. Major credit cards accepted. 40 rooms, all en-suite. | |
NEWTOWN HOUSE, Sheila Wilson-Wright
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| Utterly charming elegant 18th Century house at the heart of an 18 hole golf course with driving range, 5 minutes from the airport, but well insulated against any noise! For a first or last night Newtown is the most elegant and comfortable place that you will find. Very smart country house decoration, relaxing rooms and absolutely delightful hostess. A very special & memorable place to stay to which you'll want to returnm. Open 6/01-16/12, unsuitable for children, no pets, 2 twin rooms, 2 bathrooms. | |
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31, Noel & Deidre Comer
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| Award winning guest house in the heart of Georgian Dublin. Former home of leading
architect Sam Stephenson. An oasis of tranquillity and greenery just off Stephen's Green.
Vast breakfasts and a warm welcome. Open 28.12. to 23.12. Credit cards. Suitable for
children over 10. No dogs (there is a resident one). 19 rooms, all en-suite.
Some contrasting reviews from Tripadvisor The guesthouse itself is lovely - the communal areas are interesting, charming and much more pleasant than those at the impersonal chain hotels. The rooms are cosy and very comfortable. In fact, the whole place has a really nice atmosphere about it. The staff have never been anything but polite and friendly, and they go out of their way to make you feel at home. The breakfast is gorgeous and the dining area is such a pretty place to eat it in! More shabby than chic, a mildewy odor, decorative details which looked less like boho chic than a series a botched jobs.... In short there are some excellent rooms at Number 31 & others which leave something to be desired. |
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12 SOUTH FREDRICK STREET, DUBLIN 2 |
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| In the heart of Dublin, it offers superb accommodation in a traditional Georgian
townhouse. All of Dublin's businesses, shopping, historic centres, Trinity College &
Grafton Street on the doorstep. Each room, from the single to the 650 square suites has
air conditioning, DD phone, personal safe, radio alarm clock, satellite TV, trouser press
& tea/coffee making facilities. Open 1/01 -31/12. Credit cards. French & Dutch
spoken. Suitable for children. No dogs. 13 en suite rooms.
"Our room was big and, to our relief, it was very, very clean. The decor in the Georgian building was lovely! The location was great too - one block up from Trinity, 2 blocks over from Grafton St & Dame St. It was walking distance to everything, but far enough away that it wasn't noisy." Tripadvisor |
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ALBANY HOUSE, Elaine Walsh
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| Albany House, is a fine examples of period accommodation in the heart of Georgian Dublin, just off Stephen's Green. The "secret garden", Iveagh gardens, just behind it is well worth exploring. The bedrooms are simply decorated with traditional furnishings and some antiques.. A buffet breakfast is served. All rooms have hairdryers, trouser press, coffee/tea facilities, and TVs. Open all year except Christmas and New Year. Major credit cards accepted. Five rooms suitable for less mobile persons. Not suitable for children. No dogs please. 31 rooms, all en-suite. | |
DRUID LODGE, Ken & Cynthia McClenaghan
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| Charming early Victorian manor overlooking Killiney Bay on 1 acre of private grounds. A peaceful atmosphere enhanced by a fine reputation for hospitality. 10 mins from Killiney Hill's spectacular views, Killiney Strand, DART station & Dalkeys good restaurants & pubs. City centre 25 mins by DART, Dunlaoghaire ferry 2 miles. Open all year. Major credit cards. French & German spoken. No dogs. 4 en suite rooms. | |
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| South Lodge, Pat & Colin Burton Strand Road, Portmarnock. Tel (01) 8461356 B&B about 36.00 1870s gate lodge, 2 minutes from the beach, 20 minutes from the city centre, 15 minutes from the airport.& right beside the links course. Spacious En-Suite Rooms with Tv, Hairdryer, Tea & Coffee facilities. |
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| Marble Hall, Shelagh Conway 81 Marlborough Road, Dublin 4 Tel: (01) 4977350 B&B from 50.00 pps Marble Hall situated on the outskirts of the city in a peaceful residential area within 15-20 minutes walking distance of the RDS Pavilion, St. Stephens Green and the City Centre. There is also an excellent bus service in the area. This much applauded house has been lovingly restored with flair and imagination and with meticulously sourced furnishings. The result is a masterpiece which has retained all the wonderful characteristics and architecture of its Victorian period whilst combining all the comforts of modern day living. Breakfasts are wonderful with a wide variety of fruit bowls and hot dishes served with homemade scones and preserves. |
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| Waterloo House 8/10 Waterloo Road Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 (0)1 2889355 1888 B&B from 40 - 99 pps Two imposing Georgian buildings to offer the finest in luxury bed & breakfast accommodations. And, with parking at a premium, our off street spaces are a real bonus. Wireless internet access available. 17 bedrooms, all are ensuite, with TV, direct dial telephones and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. |
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| O'Neills Victorian Pub & Townhouse, Gerry
O'Neill 36-37 Pearce Street, Dublin 2 Tel (01)6714074 B&B from 50.00. Refurbished in 1998, the O'Neill family have dispensed their famous hospitality here, between Trinity College and the River Liffey, for over 100 years. Meals served all day. Credit Cards. 6 double rooms, 2 family rooms, all en suite. "What a great place to stay comfortable homely accomidation frantastic food served in the bar at lunch and dinner times A great irish atmosphire in the bar itsself , All staff are very polite and fun to talk to." Tripadvisor |
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| Sean Doherty's Pub Edmonston Road, Rockbrock, Rathfarnam (01) 493 1495 This old tavern was first licensed in 1780 and in the 19th century was associated with the phenomena of body snatching. This placed was used as a meeting place before raiding the local cemetery before nightfall. In later decades, the house became famous for tenant farmers, but today it is famous for serving a good wide choice of food in a friendly and informal atmosphere - and with Irish dancing every night. |
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| Polly Hops, Lucan Road, Newcastle (01) 628 0295, traditional pub and restaurant. Known for its traditional music "Seisuns". Equally famous are "Polly's Party Nights", of song, dance and story telling. Good pub food, with steaks & seafood. |
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| Johnnie Fox's, Glencullen, (01) 2955647, Set in the Dublin mountains Johnnie Fox's is renowned for being one of the highest points on tourist's list for a true Irish pub experience. This establishment is famous for its renowned hospitality. Here you can enjoy traditional Irish set dancing, ballads and Irish music together with great food and company. There are hooleys every night with merriment and dancing. Whilst it is much patronized by locals, you may find a surprising number of tour buses in the car park, especially when you see how narrow the roads are leading up to it. |
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| Cafe en Seine, 40 Dawson St, Dublin 2, (01)6774369. The fashionable place to be seen and an enjoyable place to people watch. Glitzy art deco; Live jazz on a Sunday, sit back read the papers, eat brunch and chill - great banoffee pie too! |
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| Whelans, 25 Wexford St, Dublin 2, (01) 4780766, hot music spot in a "traditional" Irish pub |
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| The Auld Dubliner, 17 Anglesea St, Temple Bar (01)677 0527. |
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| The Purty Kitchen, Dun Laoghaire (01)2843576, Seaside music! |
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| The Brazen Head, 20 Lower Bridge St, Dublin 8 (01) 6795186, The small cobbled courtyard leads you into this pleasantly-placed inn which has been trading as a pub since 1198, this is by far Dublins oldest pub and certainly one of the most famous pubs in Ireland. Lots of dark bars, hidden corners & interesting characters. |
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| The Oliver St John Gogarty, Temple Bar (01) 6711822, Pub with very cheap, basic & modest hostel accommodation in the heart of Temple Bar. Clean and basic dorm rooms and a great kitchen and eating area. The rooms are clean as are the showers. |
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| There are hundreds of restaurants in Dublin, from burger bars to haute cuisine, but there are some very special places in the countryside, around the city. The Old Schoolhouse (01 840 2846) in Swords is excellent, as is the | |
| Red Bank Restaurant & Guesthouse,
Terry & Margaret McCoy, 6-7 Church St, Skerries, Co Dublin Tel (01) 849 1005 Fax (01) 8491598 Delightful seaside village restaurant with famous chef proprietor. Seafood a speciality, average dinner from 45.00. |
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