Dublin Hotels
$$$$ (over €300)
$$$ (€200 to €300)
$$ (€100 to €200)
$ (up to €100)
The prices quoted above are the starting prices for a standard double room and include taxes and breakfast unless otherwise specified.
It is important to remember that prices can double during peak periods; some hotels also offer reduced rates (which may well be lower than the rack rates quoted here), especially during quieter periods and at weekends. Advance booking is generally advised to ensure that rooms are available.
Luxury
Enjoying a great location on the north bank of the River Liffey, near the Millennium Bridge, the Morrison Hotel is not only an oasis of tranquillity amid the hustle and bustle of the city centre but also a showcase for the talent of Ireland's internationally renowned designer John Rocha. The interior is unashamedly chic, modern and minimalist, juxtaposing wood, stone and steel with exotic fabrics and richly coloured velvets to create a spacious, clutter-free and comfortable environment, based on the theme of 'East meets West'. All 141 bedrooms are equipped with high-tech gadgets and the various bars, restaurants and the nightclub currently count among the city's 'in' places.
Ormond Quay Lower
Tel: (01) 887 2400.
Website: www.morrisonhotel.ie
Price: $$$$
A veritable Dublin institution immortalised in James Joyce's epic Ulysses (1922), the 5-star Shelbourne Hotel has been home to the rich and famous (and even royalty) since its opening in the 18th century. Irish history has unfolded within its walls; the British garrisoned the hotel during the 1916 Easter Rising and, in 1921, it was the setting for the signing of the Irish Constitution. Today, centrally located beside St Stephen's Green, with 265 opulent rooms, celebrated bars and restaurants, extensive boardroom and conference facilities, a state-of-the-art business centre and a smart health club, it remains one of Dublin's most distinguished hotels.
27 St Stephen's Green
Tel: (01) 663 4500.
Website: www.marriott.com
Price: $$$
Moderate
This small, friendly private guest house is situated in an elegant, restored Edwardian house. It combines four-poster beds and other antique furnishings with modern comforts, an elegant drawing room, a large garden and excellent home cooking - including award-winning full cooked breakfasts. All rooms are en suite. Set in a peaceful tree-lined avenue in the stylish southern suburb of Ballsbridge, it is conveniently located near the city's car ferry terminals and is just a five-minute walk from Sydney Parade DART Station, making it an ideal base for accessing both the city centre and the Wicklow mountains.
53-55 Park Avenue
Tel: (01) 283 8155.
Website: www.halpinsprivatehotels.com
Price: $$
Conveniently placed at the heart of Georgian Dublin, near St Stephen's Green and the National Gallery, this 200-year old house offers something for everyone. Choose to stay in the Georgian part of the complex, or in the quieter modern extension behind the main hotel. There is a small business centre with broadband Internet access and board rooms for up to 12 delegates, secure city-centre parking in the hotel's own car park, and even a traditional Irish bar on the premises, which boasts a lively atmosphere and a reputation for a good pint of stout.
18-22 Lower Baggot Street
Tel: (01) 634 5000.
Website: www.georgianhotel.ie
Price: $$
Just a few minutes from St Stephen's Green, overlooking elegant Fitzwilliam Place, at the heart of Georgian Dublin, Number 31 is the former home of Ireland's leading architect, Sam Stephenson. It has since been converted into a highly sophisticated, award-winning guest house, offering bed and breakfast, with the emphasis on detail, luxury and simplicity. This stylish property consists of two impressive buildings (a coach house and a handsome Georgian townhouse) and offers a variety of en-suite accommodation, as well as secure car parking. Guests are encouraged to make themselves at home at any time of day.
31 Leeson Close, Leeson Street Lower
Tel: (01) 676 5011.
Website: www.number31.ie
Price: $$
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