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The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over €300)
$$$ (€200 to €300)
$$ (€100 to €200)
$ (up to €100)
The prices quoted above are the starting prices for a standard double room and include taxes and breakfast unless otherwise specified.
It is important to remember that prices can double during peak periods; some hotels also offer reduced rates (which may well be lower than the rack rates quoted here), especially during quieter periods and at weekends. Advance booking is generally advised to ensure that rooms are available.
$$$$ (over €300)
$$$ (€200 to €300)
$$ (€100 to €200)
$ (up to €100)
The prices quoted above are the starting prices for a standard double room and include taxes and breakfast unless otherwise specified.
It is important to remember that prices can double during peak periods; some hotels also offer reduced rates (which may well be lower than the rack rates quoted here), especially during quieter periods and at weekends. Advance booking is generally advised to ensure that rooms are available.
Business
Conrad Dublin
This deluxe, modern, international-style chain hotel, geared primarily to business guests, offers no surprises but is known for its reliability, efficiency and friendly top-notch service. Centrally located, opposite the National Concert Hall and near St Stephen's Green, its first-class facilities include a business centre with eight conference rooms and an executive boardroom with video-conferencing. There are ISDN lines in each of the 192 generously proportioned bedrooms. Public areas include a popular in-house restaurant, a lively traditional Irish pub with a large outdoor terrace and a state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness centre.
Earlsfort Terrace
Tel: (01) 602 8900.
Website: www.conrad-international.ie
Price: $$-$$$
This deluxe, modern, international-style chain hotel, geared primarily to business guests, offers no surprises but is known for its reliability, efficiency and friendly top-notch service. Centrally located, opposite the National Concert Hall and near St Stephen's Green, its first-class facilities include a business centre with eight conference rooms and an executive boardroom with video-conferencing. There are ISDN lines in each of the 192 generously proportioned bedrooms. Public areas include a popular in-house restaurant, a lively traditional Irish pub with a large outdoor terrace and a state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness centre.
Earlsfort Terrace
Tel: (01) 602 8900.
Website: www.conrad-international.ie
Price: $$-$$$
The Fitzwilliam Hotel
Luxurious and ultra-modern, The Fitzwilliam commands a striking central location, with the calm and tranquillity of St Stephen's Green to one side and Grafton Street, Dublin's most prestigious shopping area, to the other. The dramatic décor, meticulously planned by Terence Conran, is 'baronial modern' in design (a stark, minimalist interpretation of typical country-house features, using chrome, frosted glass, large leather sofas and dramatic down-lighting) creating a chic but restful ambience. Kevin Thornton's Michelin-starred restaurant, Thornton's, is located on the first floor (see Restaurants section). Other notable features include a business centre, a gym, a beauty salon and Ireland's largest roof garden.
St Stephen's Green
Tel: (01) 478 7000.
Website: www.fitzwilliamhotel.com
Price: $$$
Luxurious and ultra-modern, The Fitzwilliam commands a striking central location, with the calm and tranquillity of St Stephen's Green to one side and Grafton Street, Dublin's most prestigious shopping area, to the other. The dramatic décor, meticulously planned by Terence Conran, is 'baronial modern' in design (a stark, minimalist interpretation of typical country-house features, using chrome, frosted glass, large leather sofas and dramatic down-lighting) creating a chic but restful ambience. Kevin Thornton's Michelin-starred restaurant, Thornton's, is located on the first floor (see Restaurants section). Other notable features include a business centre, a gym, a beauty salon and Ireland's largest roof garden.
St Stephen's Green
Tel: (01) 478 7000.
Website: www.fitzwilliamhotel.com
Price: $$$
The Merrion Hotel
Dublin's most sumptuous hotel consists of four gracious Grade I-listed Georgian townhouses, sensitively restored to combine period elegance with 5-star modern facilities. All 142 bedrooms offer fax machines with e-mail, ISDN lines and modem points, making the Merrion Hotel an ideal choice for the business traveller. Within the hotel is celebrated Irish chef Patrick Guilbaud's two-Michelin-starred eponymous restaurant and, for relaxation, a sizeable pool, gym and spa. There are also magnificent formal, landscaped gardens, forming a serene haven far removed from the frenetic city centre on the hotel's doorstep.
Upper Merrion Street
Tel: (01) 603 0600.
Website: www.merrionhotel.com
Price: $$$
Dublin's most sumptuous hotel consists of four gracious Grade I-listed Georgian townhouses, sensitively restored to combine period elegance with 5-star modern facilities. All 142 bedrooms offer fax machines with e-mail, ISDN lines and modem points, making the Merrion Hotel an ideal choice for the business traveller. Within the hotel is celebrated Irish chef Patrick Guilbaud's two-Michelin-starred eponymous restaurant and, for relaxation, a sizeable pool, gym and spa. There are also magnificent formal, landscaped gardens, forming a serene haven far removed from the frenetic city centre on the hotel's doorstep.
Upper Merrion Street
Tel: (01) 603 0600.
Website: www.merrionhotel.com
Price: $$$
Luxury
Morrison Hotel
Enjoying a great location on the north bank of the River Liffey, near the Millennium Bridge, the Morrison Hotel is not only an oasis of tranquillity amid the hustle and bustle of the city centre but also a showcase for the talent of Ireland's internationally renowned designer John Rocha. The interior is unashamedly chic, modern and minimalist, juxtaposing wood, stone and steel with exotic fabrics and richly coloured velvets to create a spacious, clutter-free and comfortable environment, based on the theme of 'East meets West'. All 141 bedrooms are equipped with high-tech gadgets and the various bars, restaurants and the nightclub currently count among the city's 'in' places.
Ormond Quay Lower
Tel: (01) 887 2400.
Website: www.morrisonhotel.ie
Price: $$$$
Enjoying a great location on the north bank of the River Liffey, near the Millennium Bridge, the Morrison Hotel is not only an oasis of tranquillity amid the hustle and bustle of the city centre but also a showcase for the talent of Ireland's internationally renowned designer John Rocha. The interior is unashamedly chic, modern and minimalist, juxtaposing wood, stone and steel with exotic fabrics and richly coloured velvets to create a spacious, clutter-free and comfortable environment, based on the theme of 'East meets West'. All 141 bedrooms are equipped with high-tech gadgets and the various bars, restaurants and the nightclub currently count among the city's 'in' places.
Ormond Quay Lower
Tel: (01) 887 2400.
Website: www.morrisonhotel.ie
Price: $$$$
The Shelbourne
A veritable Dublin institution immortalised in James Joyce's epic Ulysses (1922), the 5-star Shelbourne Hotel has been home to the rich and famous (and even royalty) since its opening in the 18th century. Irish history has unfolded within its walls; the British garrisoned the hotel during the 1916 Easter Rising and, in 1921, it was the setting for the signing of the Irish Constitution. Today, centrally located beside St Stephen's Green, with 265 opulent rooms, celebrated bars and restaurants, extensive boardroom and conference facilities, a state-of-the-art business centre and a smart health club, it remains one of Dublin's most distinguished hotels.
27 St Stephen's Green
Tel: (01) 663 4500.
Website: www.marriott.com
Price: $$$
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: $$$
Moderate
Aberdeen Lodge
This small, friendly private guest house is situated in an elegant, restored Edwardian house. It combines four-poster beds and other antique furnishings with modern comforts, an elegant drawing room, a large garden and excellent home cooking - including award-winning full cooked breakfasts. All rooms are en suite. Set in a peaceful tree-lined avenue in the stylish southern suburb of Ballsbridge, it is conveniently located near the city's car ferry terminals and is just a five-minute walk from Sydney Parade DART Station, making it an ideal base for accessing both the city centre and the Wicklow mountains.
53-55 Park Avenue
Tel: (01) 283 8155.
Website: www.halpinsprivatehotels.com
Price: $$
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: $$
The Georgian
Conveniently placed at the heart of Georgian Dublin, near St Stephen's Green and the National Gallery, this 200-year old house offers something for everyone. Choose to stay in the Georgian part of the complex, or in the quieter modern extension behind the main hotel. There is a small business centre with broadband Internet access and board rooms for up to 12 delegates, secure city-centre parking in the hotel's own car park, and even a traditional Irish bar on the premises, which boasts a lively atmosphere and a reputation for a good pint of stout.
18-22 Lower Baggot Street
Tel: (01) 634 5000.
Website: www.georgianhotel.ie
Price: $$
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: $$
Number 31
Just a few minutes from St Stephen's Green, overlooking elegant Fitzwilliam Place, at the heart of Georgian Dublin, Number 31 is the former home of Ireland's leading architect, Sam Stephenson. It has since been converted into a highly sophisticated, award-winning guest house, offering bed and breakfast, with the emphasis on detail, luxury and simplicity. This stylish property consists of two impressive buildings (a coach house and a handsome Georgian townhouse) and offers a variety of en-suite accommodation, as well as secure car parking. Guests are encouraged to make themselves at home at any time of day.
31 Leeson Close, Leeson Street Lower
Tel: (01) 676 5011.
Website: www.number31.ie
Price: $$
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: $$
Other Recommendations
The Clarence
Undoubtedly the trendiest address in town, this chic, minimalist boutique hotel is owned by U2 band members, Bono and The Edge. Situated on Dublin's 'left bank', overlooking the River Liffey in the Temple Bar district, the hotel was once a 19th-century Customs House. Now thoroughly modernised, with 43 spacious bedrooms and five suites, each individually decorated with understated elegance, The Clarence offers all the luxuries and amenities expected by the many celebrities who stay here, including a sophisticated cocktail bar and the celebrated Tea Room restaurant. For the ultimate extravagance, the multi-level penthouse suite has its own outdoor hot tub overlooking the River Liffey.
6-8 Wellington Quay
Tel: (01) 407 0800.
Website: www.theclarence.ie
Price: $$$$
Undoubtedly the trendiest address in town, this chic, minimalist boutique hotel is owned by U2 band members, Bono and The Edge. Situated on Dublin's 'left bank', overlooking the River Liffey in the Temple Bar district, the hotel was once a 19th-century Customs House. Now thoroughly modernised, with 43 spacious bedrooms and five suites, each individually decorated with understated elegance, The Clarence offers all the luxuries and amenities expected by the many celebrities who stay here, including a sophisticated cocktail bar and the celebrated Tea Room restaurant. For the ultimate extravagance, the multi-level penthouse suite has its own outdoor hot tub overlooking the River Liffey.
6-8 Wellington Quay
Tel: (01) 407 0800.
Website: www.theclarence.ie
Price: $$$$
The Schoolhouse Hotel
The Schoolhouse Hotel is ideal for those seeking somewhere a little bit different. Situated in the leafy, residential suburb of Ballsbridge, just a 10-minute walk from the city centre, this unusual 4-star hotel is housed in a former schoolhouse. The hotel has a loyal following and prides itself on its warm, friendly atmosphere, with 31 bedrooms each combining Old-World charm with today's modern amenities. Much of the hotel's nostalgic character stems from the many original features preserved from its days as a parochial school - two of its former classrooms now house an award-winning restaurant, which serves French and modern Irish cuisine, and the popular Schoolhouse bar.
2-8 Northumberland Road
Tel: (01) 667 5014.
Website: www.schoolhousehotel.com
Price: $$$
The Schoolhouse Hotel is ideal for those seeking somewhere a little bit different. Situated in the leafy, residential suburb of Ballsbridge, just a 10-minute walk from the city centre, this unusual 4-star hotel is housed in a former schoolhouse. The hotel has a loyal following and prides itself on its warm, friendly atmosphere, with 31 bedrooms each combining Old-World charm with today's modern amenities. Much of the hotel's nostalgic character stems from the many original features preserved from its days as a parochial school - two of its former classrooms now house an award-winning restaurant, which serves French and modern Irish cuisine, and the popular Schoolhouse bar.
2-8 Northumberland Road
Tel: (01) 667 5014.
Website: www.schoolhousehotel.com
Price: $$$
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