| it's a 5-minute walk from the national gallery of ireland and 9 minutes from trinity college. overlooking st stephen's green, this stately 1824 hotel has an ornate facade. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. all come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs with cable channels, and ipad/iphone docks, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. posh rooms with classical styling feature elegant fabrics and pillow-top mattresses, as well as marble bathrooms. suites add lavish living and dining areas. amenities include a chic spa, 2 fine-dining restaurants and a plush lounge for afternoon tea and supper, plus valet parking
Dublin Airport 27 min
Christ Church Cathedral (16 min)
Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. The Spire (14 min)
This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. National Gallery of Ireland (5 min)
Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Trinity College Dublin (10 min)
47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. Kilmainham Gaol (16 min)
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. National Botanic Gardens (17 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. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (12 min)
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. St Stephens green (4 min)
Park, garden, and monument Phoenix Park (14 min)
Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Dublin Castle (17 min)
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. Guinness Storehouse (11 min)
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. Dublin Zoo (16 min)
The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. The Little Museum of Dublin (2 min)
Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century. St Patrick's Cathedral (16 min)
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. | 
