The capital of Ireland, Dublin is a lively and popular tourist destination. With the beautiful River Liffey running through its core, Dublin is well known as the home of the dry stout drink Guinness, while the city's impressive spire is a testament to improving relations with neighboring country Northern Ireland. The historic Dublin Castle is a popular tourist site, while many visitors travel to the city for its wide range of shopping, entertainment, arts and buzzing nightlife. The best and most luxurious of Dublin's hotels are located right at the heart of the city center (downtown), offering visitors excellent access to the sights and sounds of Ireland's largest city.
The Merrion Hotel is located in the city center of Dublin and is an amalgamation of four grade I listed Georgian townhouses. A member of the "Leading Hotels of the World" group, the Merrion Hotel is surrounded by beautifully landscaped 18th century gardens. This venue is opposite Dublin's Government buildings, and a short walk from the National Gallery, National Museum of Ireland and the historic cobbled streets of Merrion Square. While afternoon tea is served in the drawing room, guests can also enjoy a cellar bar and restaurant, cocktail bar, garden-view restaurant and seasonal garden terrace. 24-hour in-room dining is also available. Guests can also relax and unwind for free in the hotel's spa, or work up a sweat in the complimentary fitness center, before cooling off in the swimming pool. Valet parking is available for $28 per night.
The Harrington Hall Hotel is situated in Dublin city center, surrounded by one of the city's most upmarket and exclusive shopping areas. The hotel is a stop of the LUAS tram system, making access to the rest of the city very straightforward for guests at Harrington Hall. Located in a renovated Georgian building, guests at this hotel can expect a range of luxury amenities including a full complimentary Irish breakfast including fresh fruits, omelets and pancakes. A free full and ample car park is available to Harrington Hall guests, with spaces offered on a first come first served basis. Aside from breakfast, no other meals are served at the hotel, but Harrington Hall has a working relationship with the adjacent Harcourt Hotel where guests can find lunch and dinner, as well as a bar and nightclub.
A member of the "Small Luxury Hotels of the World", La Stampa Hotel and Spa sits its guests is a luxury hotel with a Far Eastern theme. Located opposite Dublin's historic Mansion House, this boutique hotel is famous across the city for its on-site "Mandala" Spa. The spa offers a wide range of treatments flavored by the hotel's Asian theme, with treatments from India, Thailand, Japan, China and Bali available. Away from the spa, guests can also enjoy the hotel's French and Thai restaurants and cafe bar, all open seven days a week. The hotel does not host its own parking facilities, but secure local parking is available for an additional charge. Dublin's main shopping areas, as well as the city's heritage district, are within walking distance of La Stampa Hotel.
