Located 4 miles from the airport and the vibrant city centre, this modern ivory tower is easily reached by public transport. The 88 contemporary guestrooms feature cream and terracotta decor with black leather chairs and. Hypnos beds with white duvets. Amenities include multi-channel televisions with built-in CD/DVD players, high-speed Internet ports, clock radios, direct-dial phones, coffee/tea making facilities and safes. Bathrooms include power showers, tubs and complimentary toiletries. Travellers can start the day with a buffet or full Irish breakfast, before checking their e-mails via wireless Internet access. Business travellers can make use of secretarial services and fully equipped conference facilities able to accommodate up to 80 delegates. In the evening, guests can mingle in the bar, enjoy traditional Irish or continental fare in the restaurant, or dine in the privacy of their own room by ordering from the 24-hour room-service menu. Other amenities include currency exchange, dry- cleaning services and a 24-hour front desk. Complimentary secure underground parking is available on site. Nearby attractions include Phoenix Park, five miles away, and the famous Guinness Storehouse, which is 5.5 miles away. Dublin International Airport is four miles from the hotel, and can be reached by car in approximately ten minutes. An airport shuttle service operates between 4 a.m. and 9.45 p.m. A park- and-fly deal is available for a surcharge.

Room Types:

Double/Single:   One double bed and one twin bed. High-speed Internet access. TV with DVD player. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Trouser press.

One Bedroom Suite:   One king bed. High-speed Internet access. TV with DVD player. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Trouser press. Nonsmoking.

Two Bedroom Suite:   One king bed or two twin bed. High-speed Internet access. TV with DVD player. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Trouser press.

Double Room:   One king bed. High-speed Internet access. TV with DVD player. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Trouser press. Nonsmoking.

Twin:   Two twin beds. High-speed Internet access. TV with DVD player. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Trouser press. Nonsmoking.

Driving Directions: Guests are advised to take the hotel's shuttle for the short trip from the airport. Dublin's extensive bus network (green double-deckers) serves the centre and the suburbs. The centre of Dublin is best explored on foot. Taxis are expensive and can be hard to come by. Parking is scarce, but a car is a great way to get off the beaten track.

Driving directions: From the airport, pass through the first roundabout and follow signs for the M1. Staying in the left-hand lane of the M1, watch for the M50 exit. Take this exit, and approach another roundabout. Exit following signs for M50 southbound. Continue southbound on the M50, watching for the Ballymun exit. Take this exit (Junction 4) and follow signs for Ballymun. The hotel is visible on approach into the town.