...nearby, including fishing, golf, hiking and biking, horse riding, tennis and swimming.

Guestrooms. Guests of Premiere Apartments receive a complimentary welcome pack upon arrival, with coffee, tea and biscuits. The 60, one- and two-bedroom apartments have modern decor with oak furnishings. All have a balcony and patio with views of Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains. Apartments have a fully-equipped kitchen, with refrigerator, microwave and cookware. Each has a 32-inch, wall-mounted satellite television, direct-dial telephone, CD player, complimentary high-speed Internet access and climate control. Private bathrooms have a shower and bath combination, toiletries and hairdryer.

Expert Tip. Guinness is synonymous with Dublin and visitors to the city can often take in the pungent aromas which come from the brewery. Led by the nose, visitor can enjoy a tour of the brewery and learn how the black stuff is made. Of course, tours include the obligatory samples.

Room Types:

2 Bedroom Apartment:   One double and two twin beds. Two bedrooms, bathroom, sitting/dining room, kitchen, balcony or terrace. Views of Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains. Complimentary high-speed Internet connection, 32-inch satellite television, CD player, underfloor heating in the bathroom. Welcome amenities include packets of tea, coffee and biscuits.

1 Bedroom Apartment:   One double bed. Bedroom, bathroom, sitting/dining room, kitchen, balcony or terrace. Views of Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains. Complimentary high-speed Internet connection, 32-inch satellite television, CD player, underfloor heating in the bathroom. Welcome amenities include packets of tea, coffee and biscuits.

Driving Directions: From Dublin International Airport (DUB): Distance to Premier Apartments Dublin Sandyford is 23 miles (37 kilometres), approximately 20 minutes' drive.

Getting there. A 24-hour service between the airport and Sandyford is offered by Aircoach. Tickets cost 7 EUR one way, or 12 EUR return, and the coach stops a five minute walk from the apartments. Taxis cost about 50 EUR to Sandyford. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. A tram runs from Sandyford to Dublin city centre. An extensive double- decker bus system and tram network operate throughout the city and the suburbs. The city itself can easily be explored on foot. 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.

Driving directions. From Dublin airport, follow signs for the M1, southbound. From the M1, join the M50, passing through a toll (1.90 EUR; subject to change). Take exit 13, towards Dundrum and Sandyford. At the roundabout, take the third exit, signposted to Sandyford Business Park. Take the first turning on the right. After passing Beacon Hotel, take the first right. At first set of lights, turn left. Continue straight on until reaching a T- junction. Turn right, then take the first left onto Ballymoss Road. The apartments are on the right hand side.

Room Amenities:

• Cable/satellite TV • Extra towels/bedding • Complimentary toiletries • Separate sitting area • Window opens • Rollaway beds • Cribs (infant beds) available • Cookware/dishes/utensils • Direct-dial phone • Welcome amenities • Child care (in room, surcharge • Makeup mirror • Handheld shower • Blackout drapes/curtains • Electronic/magnetic keys • Internet access - complimentar • Shower/tub combination 

Dundrum Shopping Centre (Euope's largest) - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)| Leopardstown Race Course (horse racing) - 2 miles (3.25 kilometres)| Trinity College (Book of Kells) - 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometres)| Christchurch Cathedral - 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometres) | Grafton Street (shopping) - 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometres) | Kilmainham (gaol museum) - 7 miles (11.25 kilometres)| O'Connell Street (main street) - 7 miles (11.25 kilometres)| Guinness Brewery - 7 miles (11.25 kilometres)| Dublin Castle - 7.5 miles (12 kilometres)| Powerscourt House and Gardens (historical house) - 8 miles (12.75 kilometres) |