Location. The Radisson SAS Royal Hotel is located in Dublin, Ireland, 200 metres from Dublin Castle and 500 metres from the St Stephen's Green shopping and theatre district. Connelly train station is two kilometres away, and the Guinness Storehouse is three kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. Opened in 2007, this seven- storey city-centre property features contemporary interiors with glass fittings and dark wooden furnishings. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby, and the Radisson SAS Royal's public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Staff at the concierge desk can book tickets for Dublin's shows and attractions. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Motorists will find secure garage parking on site (surcharge).

Brasserie Verres en Vers features a smoked hardwood oak floor and traditional wooden tables, and offers French fare. A la carte and fixed-price menus, daily specials, a seafood buffet, and buffet breakfasts are all available. The Irish-themed lounge bar offers light snacks, hot drinks, and cocktails. Vintage whiskies, bourbons, wines and champagne are served in the Vintage Room.

The Radisson SAS Royal offers complimentary access to a local fitness centre.

Guestrooms. There are 150 air-conditioned guestrooms at the Radisson SAS Royal. Decor is contemporary, characterised by soft natural tones, light wooden furnishings and marble features. All feature flatscreen televisions with satellite channels, complimentary wireless Internet access, high-speed data ports, minibars, and coffee and tea facilities, and laptop safes. Bathrooms offer separate showers and bathtubs, and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Dublin Castle, parts of which date back to the 13th century, is open to the public, and entry is free.

Room Types:

Junior Suite:   One king bed. Approximately 40 square metres. Separate living area. Private elevator and exclusive access to the sixth floor executive terrace. Contemporary furniture designed by Tino Sana. Air conditioning, LCD television with cable channels, complimentary high-speed data port and wireless Internet, espresso coffee machine and tea-making facilities, minibar, and safe. Mosaic-tiled and Italian-marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, television, robes, slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Some with private balcony and city views.

Standard Room with breakfast:   1 or 2 beds. Balcony. Contemporary furnishing. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Cable TV. In-room safe. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries.

Standard Rm with Xmas Dinner:   1 or 2 beds. Balcony. Contemporary furnishing. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Cable TV. In-room safe. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries.

Driving Directions: From Dublin International Airport (DUB): Distance to Radisson SAS Royal Hotel is 12 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 is offered by Aircoach, and runs every 10-20 minutes. A one way fare is 7 EUR or 12 EUR return. Local bus services regularly depart from the arrivals terminal, connecting to destinations throughout the city and its suburbs. Taxis cost about 30 EUR to the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. 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, and a car is recommended for exploring further afield.

Driving directions. Depart Dublin Airport.<BT> Follow the signs for the M1 southbound.BR> Take the first exit for the M50 southbound. Follow the M50 through the toll bridge. Take the first exit after the toll bridge. Follow the signs for the city centre. Pass Heuston station. Follow the road over the River Liffey. Turn right after the bridge, into the quays. Stay in the right-hand lane. Take the first right over the bridge. Follow the road past Jurys Inn Christchurch on the right. Take the first right after the hotel, into Werburgh Street. Turn left at the traffic lights before St Patrick's