| the relaxed lounge has panelled walls and chic pink seating. this low-key hotel in a 19th-century georgian building is a 3-minute walk from fitzwilliam square and a 5-minute walk from the shops along grafton street. rooms are casually styled and all have en suite bathrooms, free wifi, satellite tv, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. there's also a casual dining room. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Dublin Airport 29 min
Phoenix Park (12 min)
Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Dublin Zoo (14 min)
The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. National Botanic Gardens (17 min)
Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Kilmainham Gaol (14 min)
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (10 min)
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. The Spire (11 min)
This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. Guinness Storehouse (9 min)
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. The Little Museum of Dublin (8 min)
Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century. National Gallery of Ireland (10 min)
Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Ha'penny Bridge (10 min)
Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Christ Church Cathedral (6 min)
Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Trinity College Dublin (11 min)
47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. Dublin Castle (7 min)
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. St Stephens green (8 min)
Park, garden, and monument St Patrick's Cathedral (17 min)
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. | 
