| posh rooms come with desks, satellite tv, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. other amenities include a conference centre, a gym and a luxe indoor pool with graeco-roman statues. room service is available. hot breakfast and parking are free. suites add sofas and balconies, and a penthouse suite provides sweeping views and a whirlpool bath. 7 km from dublin airport. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in a grand circa-1830s building, this upscale, seaside hotel is an 11-minute walk from the malahide railway station (providing direct trains to dublin), and 8. there's a formal restaurant offering european-style cuisine, a lunchtime carvery and sea views, there are also 2 posh bars
Dublin Airport 20 min
Jameson Distillery Bow St. (30 min)
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. St Patrick's Cathedral (35 min)
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Ha'penny Bridge (31 min)
Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Guinness Storehouse (35 min)
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. Christ Church Cathedral (34 min)
Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. The Spire (30 min)
This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. Dublin Zoo (32 min)
The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. Kilmainham Gaol (32 min)
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. National Gallery of Ireland (31 min)
Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. National Botanic Gardens (24 min)
Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Dublin Castle (32 min)
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. Phoenix Park (30 min)
Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Malahide Castle & Gardens (3 min)
Towered stone bulwark holding antique furnishings and portraits, plus a huge garden and restaurant. Trinity College Dublin (31 min)
47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. St Stephens green (35 min)
Park, garden, and monument | 
