Dun Laoghaire is about seven miles southeast of Dublin, Ireland. The seaside town is home to Dun Laoghaire Harbour, a large yachting and passenger ferry port that links the town to Holyhead, Wales, United Kingdom. The coastal village offers visitors numerous activities, including sailing, swimming, horseback riding and rock climbing. Because of its proximity to Dublin, many city dwellers choose Dun Loaghaire for weekend getaways, and visitors to the area can find several hotels from which to choose.
Built in 1828, the Royal Marine Hotel sits on four acres and overlooks the Dublin Bay. The nine-story hotel offers 228 nonsmoking guest rooms, including 74 executive rooms and 15 suites. In-room amenities include air conditioning, a separate sitting area, compact refrigerator, coffeemaker, satellite television, complimentary high-speed broadband Internet access, in-room safe, work desk and a spacious private bath with complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. Amenities at the hotel include an indoor swimming pool, full-service spa, health club, steam room, fitness facility, business center, complimentary on-site parking and 24-hour front desk service. The Royal Marine also offers an on-site harbor-view restaurant and four bars. Nearby points of interest include the James Joyce Museum, National Maritime Museum and Dun Laoghaire People’s Park. A two-minute walk takes guests to the ferry port to Holyhead.
The Royal Marine Hotel
Marine Road
Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland
011-353-1-230-0030
royalmarine.ie
Centrally located in Dun Laoghaire, the Rochestown Lodge Hotel & Spa has 90 guest rooms, including executive suites, junior suites and family interconnecting rooms. All accommodations feature a coffeemaker, complimentary bottled water, satellite television, wireless high-speed Internet, work desk, direct-dial telephone with voice mail and private bath with hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Property amenities include an indoor swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, hot tub, steam room, exercise room and full-service day spa. The Rochestown Lodge also offers an on-site restaurant, a bar and room service during limited hours. Attractions in the area include Leopardstown Horse Racing Course, St. Michael’s Church and Scotman’s Bay. A five-minute drive takes guests to the Dun Laoghaire Ferry Terminal.
Rochestown Lodge Hotel & Spa
Rochestown Avenue
Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland
011- 353-1-285-3555
rochestownlodge.com
The family-run Kingston Hotel overlooks the Dublin Bay and offers 52 nonsmoking guest accommodations, including family rooms that accommodate up to five guests. All rooms feature a coffeemaker, satellite television, direct-dial telephone and a private bath with hair dryer. Hotel amenities and services include complimentary on-site parking, conference rooms, small meeting rooms, business services, lobby safe deposit boxes, currency exchange, child care services and 24-hour front desk service. The Kingston also offers an on-site restaurant, pub and room service. Nearby places of interest include the two famous championship 18-hole golf courses at Druids Glen; Powerscourt House and Gardens; Moran Park, home to the famous “Christ the King” sculpture; and the Dalkey Heritage Centre.
Kingston Hotel
Adelaide Street
Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland
011-353-1-280-1810
kingstonhotel.com
