continental breakfast is free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. warm rooms with wood accents and rustic stonework feature tea/coffeemaking equipment and free wi-fi. there's also a modern restaurant serving international cuisine and featuring a glass-enclosed dining area. suites add separate lounge areas. other amenities include a garden, and a seasonal patio with picnic tables. in a georgian manor that was the birthplace of writer samuel beckett's mother, this refined hotel is 6 km from lucan golf club and 15 km from central dublin Dublin Airport 20 min
Christ Church Cathedral (21 min) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (19 min) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Phoenix Park (17 min) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Trinity College Dublin (30 min) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. Guinness Storehouse (19 min) Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. National Gallery of Ireland (28 min) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. The Spire (25 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. Dublin Castle (22 min) Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. Farmleigh House & Estate (19 min) Restored, 18th-century state guest house on 78 acres, with gardens, guided tours & a boathouse cafe. National Botanic Gardens (22 min) Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. St Stephens green (28 min) Park, garden, and monument Ha'penny Bridge (22 min) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Dublin Zoo (19 min) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. St Patrick's Cathedral (22 min) The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Kilmainham Gaol (15 min) Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. |