Ballsbridge, a suburb less than two miles from Dublin, is where most of the foreign embassies are found. Also close by is Lansdowne Road Stadium, used mostly for rugby union, soccer and concerts. While offering nightlife and attractions of its own, Ballsbridge is a convenient area to stay in if planning to explore Dublin, as it is a short walk and the subway quickly connects the two.
Only five minutes by bus to downtown Dublin, the Lansdowne offers a good location and affordability. The small, quiet, family-run hotel offers 40 bright, spacious rooms with single and double beds, two suites and two executive rooms. All rooms have private bathrooms, cable TV, direct-dial phones, desks and chairs. Druid's Restaurant, traditionally decorated with Celtic tapestries, serves breakfast and is available for private functions. The Den Pub, popular with business people and tourists, offers a selection of pub food as well as local and international drinks.
Lansdowne Hotel
27 Pembroke Road
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
011-353-1-668-2522
lansdownehotel.ie
Ideally located to catch a rugby game at Lansdowne Road or the sites of Dublin, the Schoolhouse Hotel is about a 10 minute walk from most things Dublin has to offer. The 31 deluxe rooms, each named after an Irish writer, spoil guests with private bathrooms, super king-size beds, 26-inch LCD TVs, WIFI, climate control, power showers and baths and in-room spa treatments. The restaurant serves a selection of Irish and French cuisine and the bar, with its old-world ambiance, is a popular local hang-out. The traditional Irish breakfast is complimentary. The hotel has many special offers on rates, such as "Super Sundays" and "The Schoolhouse ladies spa treatment."
School House Hotel
2-8 Northumberland Road
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
011-353-1-667-5014
schoolhousehotel.com
Offering style, luxury and easy accessibility to Dublin, the dylan was voted "the best boutique hotel" in 2008 by "Hospitality Ireland" magazine. Keeping in mind the different tastes of travelers, the 44 individually decorated, luxurious rooms and suites offer private Italian marble bathrooms, plasma TVs, movies on demand, safes and mini-bars. The stylish, casual restaurant offers fine international cuisine, with menu items such as duck and lamb and wines from around the world. Soak up the intimate ambiance in the bar or the sun on the terrace and enjoy a wide range of drinks, from classic martinis to cognacs and wines.The hotel offers many special rates, including weekend, summer and romantic packages.
dylan Hotel Dublin
Eastmoreland Place
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
011-353-1-660-3000
dylan.ie
