the classic rooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows and have flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. a stylish, all-day cafe with a bar serves upscale pub fare and full irish breakfast. this contemporary hotel with a glass atrium sits opposite tallaght tram station (for frequent services to dublin) and the square shopping centre, a large complex with a cinema. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. all have modern en suite bathrooms with marble floors. parking is free Dublin Airport 24 min
Dublin Zoo (23 min) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. Dublin Castle (25 min) Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. St Stephens green (28 min) Park, garden, and monument Phoenix Park (22 min) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. National Botanic Gardens (26 min) Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Kilmainham Gaol (20 min) Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. Powerscourt House & Gardens (33 min) 18th-century stately home and famous landscaped grounds, with themed gardens and a waterfall. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (23 min) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Ha'penny Bridge (26 min) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Trinity College Dublin (33 min) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. St Patrick's Cathedral (25 min) The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Christ Church Cathedral (24 min) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Guinness Storehouse (22 min) Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. The Spire (29 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. National Gallery of Ireland (28 min) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. |