Hotel Dublin

The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt is delighted to offer guests and visitors complimentary, secure and reliable internet access in all guest rooms and public areas, excluding meeting and banqueting space. Guests must have their own laptop or compatible device to take advantage of this service.

On the Ritz’s website it states that wired internet is available “for a fee.” Tech savvy people know that this option is much more safe, being less exposed to wifi waves. While it means handling a cable, you must know that this option is preferable for people concerned with their health and well-being.

More The Ritz Carlton, Powerscourt
The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, County Wicklow hotel in near Dublin brings together natural beauty and dignified accommodation to offer its guests an unforgettable retreat. This Wicklow hotel’s amenities and services include:

* 200 spacious guest rooms, including 124 suites, panoramic views and terraces available in many rooms
* Outstanding spa with 20 treatment rooms and two private spa suites
* 36 holes of championship golf
* Three exceptional dining facilities, including Gordon Ramsay at Powerscourt, a signature restaurant from the world-renowned chef
* More than 10,000 square feet of meeting space

The Ritz-Carlton
Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry
Ireland
Phone: 353 1 274 8888

The Georgian interior design style dates way back to the 1700′s; a time when architecture was still developing its specific characteristics and original design elements. One characteristic that you will immediately notice is the symmetrical arrangement of each design.

So, picture the Hampton Hotel, the interior design is focused on Georgian style furnishings with a splash of modern technology. Any hotel that holds its’ original design but also incorporates modern day amenities gets an A+ in my book.

Hampton Hotel provides you with everything a traveler may need. A 42′ flat screen TV and DVD player are provided and they are integrated throughout each room within your room, so you may listen to music while relaxing in a hot bath or shower. Each room is provided with its own self-controlled heating and air conditioning system, toiletries kit and an in-room safe to store your valuables. Also, FREE wifi and parking is available to all guests! YAY!

There are four different types of rooms at the Hampton Hotel. Each style is to cater to each guest/traveler:

Hampton Preferred: double beds, work desk and chair and in room safe.
Hampton Select: queen size beds, quick fill bathtubs, work desk and chair.
Hampton Style: king size beds, spacious bathrooms with quick fill bathtubs, work desk and chair.
Hampton Luxury: SUPER king size beds, walk in showers in spacious bathrooms, pampering toiletries, cozy bathrobe and slippers.

Located on the south side of Dublin, Hampton Hotel is a suburb and part of the Donnybrook district, Dublin 4. There is public transportation available (DART) to those sightseeing without their own means of transportation. Many popular tourist attractions, pubs and restaurants are within walking distance (< 10km). Some recommendations include stopping at the famous St. James Brewery, where the Guinness beer was first brewed, and ordering a pint! Other attractions include, but not limited to, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the National Concert Hall. The best idea is to walk the beautiful and historic streets of Dublin and soak in what the city has to offer.

Hampton Hotel
19-29 Morehampton Road,
Donnybrook,
Dublin 4, Ireland.
Tel: 00353 (0) 1 6680995
Fax: 00353 (0) 1 6676126
Email: reservations@hamptonhotel.ie

Haven’t you wondered why this hotel is callled Number 31? Could there be a reason? Will we every know about it? There’s only 21 rooms, so it’s not about the number of rooms. Is that someone’s lucky number? Was the owner 31 when he or she opened the hotel? Oh wait, it’s because that’s the address!

In any case, Number 31 in Dublin, was a well-kept secret to many travelers for years but word-of-mouth is the most powerful form of advertising, and it spread like wildfire. Still, it’s worth staying here.

The hotel was formerly the home of well-known architect Sam Stephenson, and is located just off St. Stephen’s Green, which places it smack dab in the middle of town, an ideal base for travelers with virtually everything within walking distance. The common areas of Number 31 are spacious and comfy. The elegant and fresh bedrooms have beautiful bathrooms and nice little extras including complimentary bottled water as well as phones, TVs and tea/coffee trays. Their award-winning breakfasts is served at communal tables inside and in the conservatory. This isn’t to be missed so set your alarm if you tend to sleep in. You’ll thank us. For the most important meal of the day,  you’ll be offered freshly baked breads and delicious jams, hot dishes like kippers or mushroom frittata cooked to order. We recommend “The Full Irish,” which is bacon, sausage, egg, tomato and potato cake.

The hotel also offers secure parking so you won’t have to worry at all about parking or the safety of your car. Wifi is also available.

Number 31
31 Leeson Close, Dublin 2, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 676 5011
Email: info@number31.ie
Website: Number 31

Sometimes when you’re traveling, you just want to be in the city center so that you’re close to mostly everything you want to see. It’s convenient. It’s time-saving. It’s easy. This mix of elements will be a good start toward having a good time, which is the whole point of traveling. Right?!

When you stay in the Gresham Hotel, you couldn’t be much closer to the city’s center. You are, in fact, in the very heart of Dublin’s center, so you are within minutes of walking to the IFSC, the O2 Arena, The River Liffey, Temple Bar, the Convention Centre Dublin, among other favorite places.

The Gresham Hotel boasts 288 deluxe bedrooms and suites which are furnished with Quadriga Genesis interactive TV systems and our mandatory amenity: free wireless internet. There’s also a multi-level parking lot under the hotel.

As a 4-star hotel, there are few other hotels like The Gresham, who can offer such reasonable rates for its category. Sounds like something to take advantage of while it lasts!

The Gresham Hotel Dublin
23 Upr. O’Connell St.,
Dublin 1. Ireland
Telephone: +353-1-874 6881
Fax: +353-1-878 7175
email: info@thegresham.com
Average Room Rates: 100 Euros ($146 )

Without a doubt, the service in The Merrion beats any top-class, award-winning hotels. Overall, it is simply a beautiful hotel. The decor in the room was classic and beautiful. The indoor pool is perfect and one of the highlights of our stay, which is why I put a photo above! The hotel is very near to the main shopping area. Breakfast was lovely, so was high tea and the Michelin star restaurant next door was excellent.

Being close to the heart of Ireland’s government and being less than four minutes walk from the main shopping street, you really can’t get better than the Merrion.

The Merrion Hotel
21 – 24 Upper Merrion Street
Dublin 2, Ireland
Telephone:
Average Room Rates: 370 Euros ($490 )

The Dylan is a true boutique hotel situated just outside the city in one of the best residential areas of Dublin. The main shopping area and restaurants, River Liffey, Temple Bar and others are only approximately 15 to 20 minutes of walking and of course a few minutes by taxi.

This boutique hotel, with the most professional and friendly staff including a top notch concierge service, is in itself worth a stay.

What makes it a boutique hotel? The Dylan Hotel is stylish and contemporary with a rather funky twist. The beds are lovely and comfortable and the bathrooms have rain showers and baths. Don the room’s bathrobe and slippers and feel right at home here! You will receive complimentary chocolates and the minibar is fully stocked with all sorts of goodies, including unusual selections of products you will have to discover on your own!

Complimentary bottled water is left in your room each night and little notes with uplifting quotes are placed on your pillows. An ipod and docking station and flat screen TV are part of the room package so remember to bring your iPod loaded with your favorite traveling tunes.

The hotel’s bar is also worthy of a visit or more and definitely the place to be seen in Dublin, attracting the very young, trendy and elegant crowd sipping cocktails.

The Dylan is a perfect mix of luxury meets chic boutique, a far characteristic from the usual and predictable.

Dylan Hotel
Eastmoreland Place
Dublin 2, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 6603000
Average Room Rates: 230 Euros ($300)