| dining options include an all-day bistro serving classic irish cuisine, 3 bars and a lounge. room service is offered. occupying both a modern building and an ornate 19th-century structure with marble columns and a carved wooden staircase, this grand hotel is a 4-minute walk from dun laoghaire train station (providing services to central dublin), and 5 minutes from dun laoghaire harbour. posh rooms and suites come with free wi-fi, air-conditioning and minifridges. many have sea views and free-standing tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a heated indoor pool, a gym and a sauna, as well as event/conference facilities, and a 9-room spa (fee). parking is free
Dublin Airport 40 min
Dublin Zoo (38 min)
The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. National Botanic Gardens (38 min)
Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Guinness Storehouse (34 min)
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. Christ Church Cathedral (31 min)
Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Ha'penny Bridge (32 min)
Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Trinity College Dublin (30 min)
47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. The Spire (33 min)
This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. Powerscourt House & Gardens (29 min)
18th-century stately home and famous landscaped grounds, with themed gardens and a waterfall. Kilmainham Gaol (37 min)
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (34 min)
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. St Stephens green (28 min)
Park, garden, and monument St Patrick's Cathedral (30 min)
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. National Gallery of Ireland (26 min)
Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Phoenix Park (37 min)
Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Dublin Castle (31 min)
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. | 
