there's also a cocktail bar, an 18th-century wine vault turned pub, and an eatery offering traditional irish dishes. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set in a restored, georgian building, this formal hotel is a 6-minute walk from the national gallery of ireland and 2 miles from dublin castle. an acclaimed, upscale restaurant overlooks the gardens. suites additions range from nespresso machines and sitting areas to fireplaces and claw-foot tubs. in addition to spa treatments, leisure facilities include an infinity pool and a fitness centre. decorated in neutral tones and country-style furnishings, the genteel rooms and suites feature flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and minibars Dublin Airport 26 min
Kilmainham Gaol (16 min) Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (12 min) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Dublin Castle (9 min) Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. The Spire (9 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. Trinity College Dublin (11 min) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. The Little Museum of Dublin (6 min) Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century. National Gallery of Ireland (3 min) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Guinness Storehouse (11 min) Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. St Patrick's Cathedral (19 min) The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Christ Church Cathedral (17 min) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Phoenix Park (14 min) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. St Stephens green (7 min) Park, garden, and monument National Botanic Gardens (16 min) Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Ha'penny Bridge (14 min) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Dublin Zoo (16 min) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. |