subject: A Couples Recommendation On Land Of The Leprechauns As Well As Functional Guidance On Finding Fine D [print this page] Extraordinary Dublin Lodgings at the Clarence Hotel
The hotel owners, Bono and The Edge of the world renowned Irish rock group U2, makes the Clarence Hotel a remarkable and exceptional hotel.Originally built in 1852, the hotel was renovated in 1996.It is located in the center of the city close to major tourist attractions.The exterior was untouched in order to preserve its old attraction but the interiors were given an up-to-date contemporary look that appropriately fits the rock star owners.Individual artistic designs were done in every room.It has 8 floors with 49 ensuite rooms furnished with king sized beds and up to date amenities such as satellite television, minibar, 24 hour room service and Internet access.The Clarence houses one of the best restaurants in Dublin, the Tea Room which used to be the ballroom with its soaring 20 foot ceiling.The Octagon Bar where Bono and the Edge decided to buy the hotel is also located at the Clarence.This hotel is definitely two thumbs up when considering the best hotels in Dublin.
The Resplendent Fitzwilliam Hotel
The 5-star Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin has recently been voted Best Business Hotel by the Georgina Campbell Awards for 2010 and the coveted Supreme Winner at the Irish Accommodation Services Awards in 2008.The hotel is situated in central Dublin and combines extreme splendor and Irish hospitality.The hotel has an amazing view of the lush gardens of St. Stephens Green on one side and Dublins famous shopping street, Grafton on the other side.It has 135 rooms, 3 suites and the penthouse that are fully furnished and equipped with state of the art facilities like broadband Internet access, CD players, LCD televisions, luxurious bathrobes, Egyptian linen among the many.There are three dining and wining options in the hotel namely the Inn on the Green Bar, the Citron Restaurant featuring a Mediterranean menu and the Michelin Star Thornton Restaurant serving continental dishes with specialty Irish Cuisine.It also has meeting room good for up to 100 persons as well as a fully equipped business center for business guests.You will never miss experiencing the best in elegance and pleasure with every sojourn at the Fitzwilliam Hotel.
Fine Dining at Dublin Hotels
Fine dining brings to mind the best combination of fine food, high quality service and ambiance.Several Dublin hotels offer fine dining in their in-house restaurants.One of the finest fine dining places in a Dublin hotel is the Thorntons located at the Fitzwilliam Hotel which is a Michelin star restaurant operated by Irelands most acclaimed chef, Kevin Thornton.This restaurant is famous for its canap bar and its specialty dish, the roast suckling pig.Another award-winning fine dining place is PJs Restaurant at the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel which recently received an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence.The restaurant has a lot of menu choices such as venison, ostrich and turbot.The Merrion Hotel also has The Cellar Restaurant with a calm atmosphere with constant change in their menus but always with its signature dish Bantry Bay scallops.All fine dining restaurants boast of an impressive wine list to go with their great food.Dine at these fine restaurants in Dublin and indulge your craving for succulent gourmet food.
Dublins Famed Clarion Hotels
With seven hotels in 3 cities of Ireland, the Clarion Hotel Group is the largest hotel chain in Ireland with over 1,512 rooms.In Dublin alone, there are 3 hotels namely the Clarion Hotel IFSC which is their flagship hotel, Clarion Hotel & Suites Liffey Valley and Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport.The Clarion Hotel IFSC is centrally located at the International Financial Services Center in the heart of Dublin close to tourist attractions like the Trinity College, Custom House and National Gallery of Ireland.This Dublin hotel has 180 rooms, 3 in-house restaurants and a health club with spa, sauna, indoor swimming pool and gym.In the western portion of Dublin near attractions like the Guinness Storehouse and Phoenix Park is the Clarion Hotel Liffey.It has 352 guestrooms, a restaurant bar and the same amenities as the IFSC health club.Families and individual guests who intend to have a long stay in Dublin would best stay in this hotel.The Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport, located within the airport complex, is the smallest of the Clarion Dublin hotels with 100 rooms with an in-house restaurant and bistro plus several recreational options nearby for the active guests.The three hotels of the Clarion Hotel in Dublin provide several choices for travelers.
