This hotel has it all - 5 star service, food and decor. The staff was very attentive and helpful, the breakfasts were wonderful - you could even watch your food being made in the open kitchen, and the location was in the heart of Dublin, within walking distance of all major attractions - Trinity College, St. Stephens Park, Grafton Street shopping, the tourist office, bus tour stops and restaurants.
The beds were the most comfortable on our trip, and you could even select a pillow to fit your needs from the Pillow Menu. They have a wonderful lounge on the bottom floor, with two computers for internet access, chess, checkers and that day's papers - lovely way to wind down at the end of the day - they'll even bring a pint down to you!
There is a parking garage literally right across the street, very handy.
TIPS FOR DUBLIN: Take a hop on/off bus tour - you can purchase tickets at the Tourist office and a bus stop is right outside - a great way to see Dublin. Look for a bus that is NOT multilingual (these buses have a programmed tour and canned lame Irish music between stops) You want a bus with a driver who will give a 'live' tour - our driver was a hoot, complete with a 'drunken' drive past the Guinness plant. Another tip, the Book of Kells is always packed. Get to the exhibit at around 9:10am (there will be a sign in front of the doors saying " Q starts here",(or line starts here) - the doors open at 9:30am. You will be first in line, beating the French tour buses. Once you enter the doors, turn right to purchase your tickets, then you can head past the displays and straight to the Book of Kells. After you see the books, you can go back into the exhibit, which is worth spending some time in.
Another tip, St. Stephens Park closes at 9pm, they ring a bell to inform everyone. We did not know this and were kindly escorted from the park by a Garda.
Food tip: Great restaurant, Balzac's on Dawson street, very close to hotel. Take your camera, the inside is spectacular.
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