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Dublin


Hotels
Our choice of Dublin's best character hotels.

Conrad Hotel *****
Dublin, Ireland
This 5 star deluxe hotel is located in the heart of Dublin's city centre, just opposite the National Concert Hall and around the corner from beautiful St. Stephens Green. The Conrad Dublin is home to one of Dublin's finest restaurants-The Plurabelle Brasserie with its bright and airy atmosphere and food to match! The hotel's traditional Irish Pub Alfie Byrnes is as popular with the locals and hotel guests. A state of the art fitness centre is also available... (more)

Chief O'Neills Hotel ****
Dublin, Ireland

O'Neills is inspired by musical historian Francis O'Neill, who collected and published Irish traditional music. Teamed with a contemporary design, this makes for an utterly unique hotel... (more)

Clarion Stephen's Hall ***
Dublin, Ireland

Dublin's first all suite hotel is situated next to St. Stephen's Green in the heart of Georgian Dublin. The tastefully furnished suites contain a hallway, sitting room, dining area, kitchen, separate bedrooms and bathrooms. Dublin's premier shopping area is just a short walk away along with Ireland's National Concert Hall, National Art Gallery and National Museum. The hotel combines the warmth of Irish hospitality and the luxury of private and convenient accommodation... (more)

Abbey Hotel **
Dublin, Ireland
It would be hard to find a better small hotel in the middle of Dublin than this one. Great location, a warm atmosphere and good facilities ensure that favourable assessment and it even has a pub to complete the picture... (more)

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Essential Dublin
Quick guide to Ireland's capital.

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Introduction O'Connell Street, Dublin, Ireland
Irish people are fiercely proud of Dublin - after all this is one of Europe's most intimate and romantic cities and a thriving cultural hotbed to boot. And, while the hustle and bustle of this lively city may have put Dublin well and truly on the tourist map, with a little meandering off the beaten track you'll find the quaint pubs and back streets that James Joyce spoke so highly of.

Top Sights
1. Trinity College - Ireland's oldest and most famous college, founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I. Famous students include Jonathon Swift, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and Thomas Moore.
2. Bank Of Ireland - Once home to the Irish Parliament, this grand Georgian structure is now a fully operative financial institution, but the original House of Lords still exists with its 12,333-piece glass chandelier.
3. Dublin Castle - The state apartments of this towering monumental structure are used to entertain visiting heads of state, while the Record Tower, which lies in the grounds, was once the seat of English power in the city for over seven centuries.
4. Merrion Square - The beautiful flower gardens, which adorn this 18th Century square, are worth a visit alone. Some of the finest town-houses surround it.
5. Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery Of Art -19th century Anglo-Irish works and an astonishing collection of Impressionist paintings are among the artistic delights in this town house.
6. Guinness Brewery - Perhaps unsurprisingly one of the most popular attractions. The brewery itself is closed to the public but free complimentary glasses of the famous black stout is on offer at the Hop Store - a museum/gift shop.
7. Phoenix Park - At 1,752 acres this is Europe's largest area of parkland and home to the residences of the President of Ireland and the American Ambassador.
8. Dublin Writers Museum - Two 18th century town houses display mementoes of Ireland's greatest writers including Joyce, Wilde, Yeats and Beckett.
9. National Gallery Of Ireland - West of Merrion Square, this 19th century gallery features some priceless Old Masters and a reasonably priced restaurant with top-notch food.

Shopping
1. Temple Bar - Cobblestone streets are the route through this hip and trendy part of the city which is choc-full of small chic stores and galleries.
2. Grafton Street -
Pedestrianised district, home to Dublin's main shopping area with its stylish designer shops and lavish department stores.

That's Entertainment
1. The Kitchen - Lively twenty-somethings populate this club which is partly owned by platinum-selling rock band, U2.
2. Lillie's Bordello -
A celeb-spotters paradise, this club lies in the heart of posh Grafton St.
3. Abbey Theatre -
Residence of Ireland's national theatre company. Names likely to get flung around are Yeats, Synge and O'Casey.

Hotels
A major hotel boom in recent years has resulted in a mushrooming of top quality hotels. The Royal Dublin Hotel , dating back to 1752 is a superb mix of old and new, with its old-fashioned trappings and historic charm, and first-rate modern facilities plus an enviable location on the city's liveliest thoroughfare.

Essential Info
Currency - The Irish pound (IR£) There are IR£1.21 to the British pound. IR£. 077p to the US dollar and euro.

Weather - June-September witnesses the best weather - a moderate 19C in August, so the likelihood of a heat wave is rare. Rain, on the other hand, is never far away. That said, cooler temperatures tend to hover at 8C. Just don't go to Dublin and expect to come back bronzed.

Airports
Dublin Airport is 10KM (six miles) north of town. Buses leave every 20 minutes for the central bus station downtown, with a journey lasting 30 minutes, depending on traffic.


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Rome, Italy
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