leisure facilities include a heated indoor pool and a kids' pool, plus a jacuzzi and a fully equipped gym. this modern, polished hotel is a 7-minute walk from the 19th-century iveagh gardens, with st. conference rooms are available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. stephen's green an 8-minute walk away. there's a modern irish restaurant and a laid-back bar that hosts live music. the contemporary rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment Dublin Airport 32 min
National Botanic Gardens (19 min) Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Phoenix Park (14 min) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Kilmainham Gaol (13 min) Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. The Spire (14 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. St Patrick's Cathedral (11 min) The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Guinness Storehouse (11 min) Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. St Stephens green (5 min) Park, garden, and monument Ha'penny Bridge (11 min) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Trinity College Dublin (11 min) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. Dublin Castle (10 min) Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. Dublin Zoo (15 min) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. National Gallery of Ireland (13 min) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. The Little Museum of Dublin (7 min) Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (11 min) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Christ Church Cathedral (13 min) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. |