Saturday, November 12, 2011

Westin Dublin Hotel Rooms Wonderful, 9

College Green, Westmoreland Street, D2 Dublin

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In the heart of the city and overlooking Trinity College Hotel Rooms, the Westin Dublin offers 5-star luxury close to Grafton Street and the Luas tramline. In a historic former bank, it offers spacious rooms with 32-inch HD TVs.
Luxurious rooms at the Westin all boast signature Westin Heavenly Beds, along with in-room movies and satellite channels on the LCD TV. Guests can relax with deluxe toiletries, cozy bathrobes, and tea/coffee in the room. Some rooms have a balcony or overlook the glass atrium.Hotel Rooms
Dining experiences at Westin Dublin include the stylish Exchange Restaurant, the elegant Atrium Lounge or the popular Mint Bar. The largest room, The Banking Hall, has been restored to its original 19th-century magnificence.Hotel Rooms
Guests can enjoy exercise in the Westin’s 24-hour modern gym, with state-of-the-art equipment. An in-room spa service is also available for relaxing and luxurious spa treatments.
The bustling tourist district of Temple Bar and the Olympia Theatre are both a 5-minute walk from The Westin. The vibrant and central O’Connell Street is also a 5-minute walk away, and the hotel is at the end of Grafton Street, with its numerous shops.

Hotel Rooms: 163, Hotel Chain: Westin.

The Merchant House Wonderful, 9

8 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2 Dublin  

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In Temple Bar, close to the Button Factory venue, The Merchant House has spacious, luxurious suites that are minutes from restaurants, theaters, bars and historic landmarks.
The guest-house-style suites in Dublin's Old Quarter come with free internet access, chocolates and complimentary refreshments upon arrival.
An all-day breakfast (from 8 am to 8 pm) is available.
The Merchant House building was built in 1720, then restored in 2005. Each suite has a large, stylish bathroom and soundproofed windows.
Express check-in/out service only. As there is no designated lobby area within the property, please state exact time and date of arrival at the time of booking in order to ensure a member of staff will be available to welcome guests and show them to their rooms.

Hotel Rooms: 4

The Merrion Hotel Wonderful, 9.2/10

Merrion Square, Saint Stephen's Green, D2 Dublin

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Italian marble bathrooms, a restaurant with 2 Michelin stars, and an infinity pool are offered at this award-winning 5-star hotel. In the center of Dublin, the Georgian building features beautiful landscaped grounds
Spacious and sumptuously furnished with Georgian decor, each room at The Merrion boasts stunning views of the grounds or city. Guests can relax in cozy bathrobes with luxury toiletries in the bathroom. Rooms offer a flat-screen satellite TV, a refrigerator, and a minibar.
Awarded 2 prestigious Michelin stars, Patrick Guilbaud Restaurant serves gourmet fine cuisine with a French influence overlooking the grounds. The Cellar Restaurant offers Irish cuisine, while No. 23 serves stylish and creative cocktails.
The Tethra Spa features luxurious spa and beauty treatments, a fully equipped, modern gym, and an Italian marble steam room.
The Merrion is located between Merrion Square Park and St. Stephen’s Green. Trinity College Dublin is 10-minute walk away, while the National Gallery of Ireland is just a 5-minute walk away. Grafton Street is just a 10-minute walk away, while vibrant Temple Bar is 20 minutes away by foot

Hotel Rooms: 142

Radisson Blu St. Helen's Hotel Very good, 8.5 /10

Stillorgan Road, D4 Dublin

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Within 40 acres of beautiful gardens, the 5-star Radisson Blu Hotel offers spacious, luxury rooms with 26-inch LCD TVs. Set in the historic St Helen’s estate, the hotel is a 10-minute drive from the center of Dublin.
Each of the elegant rooms at Radisson BLU St Helen’s Hotel offers wonderful views of the extensive gardens. Cozy beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, while private bathrooms include a hairdryer. Guests can relax with in-room movies, free Wi-Fi, and a minibar.
In a unique Victorian atrium, The Orangerie Bar and Ballroom Lounge offers impressive views, serving afternoon teas and light lunches. The award-winning Talavera Lounge serves Italian specialties by candlelight.
Guests can exercise with free access to the hotel's modern fitness suite. The Pure Radiant Beauty Salon, offers luxurious beauty treatment using luxurious Elemis products.hotels rooms
The Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel is just 8 miles from Dublin International Airport, and the hotel is serviced by the Aircoach transportation bus. There is a D.A.R.T. rapid train station less than a mile away, offering access to central Dublin in 15 minutes.

Hotel Rooms: 151, Hotel Chain: Radisson Blu.

The Clarence Hotel  Good, 7.9/10

6-8 Wellington Quay, D2 Dublin

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Owned by Bono and The Edge of U2, The Clarence boasts sumptuous rooms with super king-size, wrought-iron beds and velvet drapes. On the River Liffey, the hotel is situated right in central Dublin.
Each individually designed room features custom-designed and hand-crafted furnishings, and stained glass bedside lamps. There is free Wi-Fi in all rooms, along with American White Oak floors and a private bathroom with limestone floors.
There is a modern fitness room in the hotel, which provides cardio machines, towels, and a water machine. There is a drinks fridge and a wall-mounted TV for guests. The hotel’s Therapy area offers a range of relaxing massages and aromatherapy treatments.
The Tea Room Restaurant is set within the hotel’s original ballroom, and features a 20-foot high ceiling. It serves fine cuisine by its 2 AA Rosette chef, as well as afternoon teas. The Octagon Bar serves award-winning drinks and cocktails in Art Deco surroundings.
Dublin’s lively Temple Bar District is just a 2-minute walk from The Clarence, while O’Connell Street and Grafton Street are both a 10 minute walk away. Trinity College and Dublin Castle are less than a 10 minute walk from the hotel.

Hotel Rooms: 49

Thursday, November 10, 2011

The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel Excellent, 8.7

27 St. Stephen's Green, Saint Stephen's Green, D2 Dublin
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Overlooking beautiful St Stephen’s Green, this historic 5-star hotel boasts luxurious rooms with elegant, marble bathrooms. In the heart of Dublin, The Shelbourne offers gourmet steak and seafood in its Saddle Room Restaurant.
With luxury bathrobes and slippers, guests can relax within each spacious, designer room at The Shelbourne Dublin. Guests can also unwind with an LCD TV, and sumptuous bedding in each room.
The Saddle Room restaurant is a modern steak and seafood restaurant with elegant, classic touches. It includes a lavish Oyster Bar and an open kitchen using the finest Irish ingredients. The stylish No 27 bar & Lounge serves creative cocktails and sharing platters with views of St Stephen’s Green.
Guests can exercise in the hotel’s gym, and The Shelbourne Hotel will soon be able to offer a luxury spa and complete recreational facilities, opening early 2012.
The Shelbourne is located across from Trinity College, just a 5-minute walk from the National Gallery. The shops of Grafton Street are 5 minutes away by foot, while O’Connell Street and Temple Bar District are a 15 minute walk away.

Hotel Rooms: 265, Hotel Chain: Marriott Hotels & Resorts,Renaissance Hotels & Resorts.

Conrad Dublin  Excellent, 8.9/10

Earlsfort Terrace, Saint Stephen's Green, D2 Dublin
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This 5-star luxury hotel is in central Dublin, across from the National Concert Hall, 1970 ft from the shops of Grafton Street. It has air conditioned rooms and a stylish restaurant.
The bright and spacious rooms are decorated in light modern colors and feature a TV, sound system and work desk. Beautiful marble bathrooms include bathrobes and slippers.
The Alex Restaurant has mood lighting, a warm décor and specializes in seafood using fresh, local ingredients. Gourmet coffees are served in the lounge, while the the Alex Cocktail Bar and Alfies Bar & Grill has an outdoor terrace.
The Conrad Dublin also has 24-hour room service, a fitness center with gym and a business center offering secretarial services.
St. Stephens Green is 650 ft away and Trinity College is less than a mile from the Conrad.

Hotel Rooms: 191, Hotel Chain: Hilton Hotels,Conrad Hotels & Resorts

The Westbury Hotel Wonderful, 9.1/10

Grafton Street, D2 Dublin

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The luxurious 5-star Westbury Hotel has spacious and sumptuously furnished bedrooms with private bathrooms. On Dublin’s Grafton Street, the Westbury has fantastic restaurants, a bar and a fitness suite.
Each immaculate room has Sealy beds, Lissadell linen, and Aromatherapy Associates bathroom products. They also feature LCD TVs and an iPod compatible music system.
There are 2 superb restaurants offering contemporary dining, while The Gallery, with its view of Grafton Street, serves afternoon tea. The glamorous Marble Bar has a fine cocktail menu.
Positioned between Trinity College and St Stephen’s Green, the Westbury is close to all Dublin’s attractions. Temple Bar, Dublin Castle and the Gaiety Theater are all within a 5-minute walk.
Wired internet is available in rooms and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. On-site parking is available.

Hotel Rooms: 204

O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel Very good, 8.1/10

Merrion Square, D2 Dublin

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Originally a church dating back to 1863, the O’Callaghan Davenport Hotel is located in Dublin’s Merrion Square. Air conditioned rooms feature powerful showers, Plasma TVs and cashmere bed throws.
Decorated in classic shades of burgundy, mahogany and cream, bedrooms have internet access, personal safes and European and US socket points. There is 24-hour room service.
An extensive buffet breakfast is served each morning in Lanyons Restaurant, while the Presidents Bar – with its world leaders theme – serves traditional Irish lunches and dinners.
The prestigious shopping haven of Grafton Street is just a 5 minute walk away. Dublin’s 02 Arena, Grand Canal Theatre and the Aviva Stadium are also nearby.
O’Callaghan’s Davenport has a 24-hour fitness suite with Technogym equipment. Davenport is partnered with Irish City Tours and guests receive discounts on many city attractions.

Hotel Rooms: 114

Jurys Inn Christchurch   Very good, 8/10

Christchurch Place, D8 Dublin
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Jurys Inn Christchurch is across from Christchurch Cathedral and less than 550 yards from Temple Bar and Dublin Castle. It has bedrooms with private bathrooms, a restaurant, and the Il Barista Coffee Bar.
Grafton Street, Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and O’Connell Street are both under half a mile from the hotel. Heuston Train Station is one mile away, and shuttle buses to the O2 arena stop at Jurys Inn.
Jurys Inn has contemporary, spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs with Freeview digital channels, spa toiletries, and spacious bathrooms. There is a workspace area and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some rooms also have views of the cathedral.
Breakfasts are served in the contemporary restaurant which also offers an international dinner menu. The bar serves lunch, snacks, and coffee.
The hotel has a 24-hour reception and also provides a dry cleaning/laundry service. Guests receive a discount at the adjoining parking garage..

Hotel Rooms: 182, Hotel Chain: Jurys Inns.