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The multi-purpose conference and banqueting facilities cater for small meetings or large groups of up to 850 people.

Guestrooms. The Ballsbridge Inn's 300 guestrooms are spacious with neutral decor and patterned fabrics. All rooms have satellite television, dial-up Internet connections,and tea and coffee making facilities.

Expert Tip. Nearby Lansdowne Road was the oldest international rugby stadium in the world until it was closed at the beginning of 2007. Until a new one is built, international rugby matches will take place at the home of Gaelic games, Croke Park, on the north side of the River Liffey.

Room Types:

Double:   One double bed. Modern decor with functional furnishings and carpeted floors. Cable television, complimentary Internet connection, desk, direct-dial phone with voicemail, shower/bath combination, trouser press, and wheelchair access.

Twin:   Two twin beds. Modern decor with functional furnishings and carpeted floors. Cable television, complimentary Internet connection, desk, direct-dial phone with voicemail, shower/bath combination, trouser press, and wheelchair access.

Family:   One double and two twin beds. Modern decor with functional furnishings and carpeted floors. Cable television, complimentary Internet connection, desk, direct-dial phone with voicemail, shower/bath combination, trouser press, and wheelchair access.

Driving Directions: From Dublin International Airport (DUB): Distance to Ballsbridge Inn 11 is 11 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Number 747 and 748 Airlink buses connect the airport to Dublin city centre, and depart every 15 minutes. Tickets can be bought from the driver and the single fare is about 5 EUR. A 24-hour service to central Dublin and Dublin South is offered by Aircoach. Local bus services regularly depart from the arrivals terminal, connecting to destinations throughout the city and its suburbs. Taxis cost about 18 EUR-20 EUR to the city centre. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Ballsbridge Inn is on Pembroke Road. Dublin city centre and Temple Bar's cobbled streets can easily be explored on foot. Dublin's extensive double-decker bus system and tram network operate throughout the city and the suburbs. Taxis are available at ranks, and can also be hailed on the street. Parking in the city centre is limited and expensive, but a car is recommended for exploring further afield. The hotel has complimentary parking.

Driving directions. From Dublin International Airport: Take the M1 towards the city centre, following signs for the East Link toll bridge (toll 1.20 EUR). Cross over the bridge and continue to the roundabout. Take the third turn off the roundabout and turn right at the second set of traffic lights. At the Opel Garage, turn left and continue to the next set of lights. Cross the intersection onto London Bridge Road and continue to Shelbourne Road. Turn left onto Shelbourne Road and continue to intersection with Lansdowne Road where you turn right. At intersection with Pembroke Road, turn left and the hotel is on the corner.

Room Amenities:

• Cable/satellite TV • Direct-dial phone • Trouser press • Smoking rooms • Hypo-allergenic bedding availa • Climate control • Premium bedding • Window opens • Electronic/magnetic keys • Extra towels/bedding in room • Handheld shower • Internet access - complimentar • Shower/tub combination 

RDS (Royal Dublin Society) - 400 metres | St Stephen's Green - 1.6 kilometres | Grafton Street shopping - 1.6 kilometres | National Gallery/Museum - 2.4 kilometres | Dublin Castle - 3.2 kilometres | Trinity College - 2.4 kilometres | Temple Bar - 2.5 kilometres | Dublin Viking Adventure - 3.2 kilometres | Abbey Theatre - 3.2 kilometres | Christchurch Cathedral - 3.2 kilometres | GPO - 3.2 kilometres | Dublin Writers Museum - 4.8 kilometres | Guinness Storehouse - 4.8 kilometres.|