Location. The historic Parliament Hotel is located in Dublin, Ireland, opposite City Hall and Dublin Castle. The lively Temple Bar area is within 350 metres of the hotel. Dublin International Airport (DUB) is nine- and-a-half kilometres away. Hotel Features. Set in an Edwardian building, Parliament Hotel is a three-storey building with a corner entrance. The large lobby provides complimentary newspapers, and has a tiled floor, antique furniture, curved front desk and photographs of former Irish presidents.

With street access, the all-day Forum Bar and Restaurant at the Parliament Hotel is popular with both locals and guests. A large, open-plan room with wood-panelled walls and floors, it offers steaks and sandwiches, and locally produced stout at the bar. Full Irish breakfasts are served at the Senate Restaurant in the basement for a surcharge.

The hotel has a meeting room for up to 25 people. Multilingual staff at the front desk can help arrange city tours or provide information about nearby golf courses.

Guestrooms. The 63 air-conditioned guestrooms at the Parliament Hotel are decorated in neutral shades with bright fabrics, carpets and light- wood furniture. All rooms have dial-up Internet connections (surcharge), satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. During Dublin's St Patrick's Day celebrations, the parade passes in front of the hotel on Lord Edward Street.

Room Types:

Standard Twin / Double:   One double bed or two twin beds. Blond wood furniture, including a desk and chair. Decorated in red, beige, and lemon. Opening windows, dial-up Internet access (surcharge), complimentary newspaper.

Driving Directions: From Dublin International Airport (DUB): Distance to Parliament Hotel is 9.5 kilometres, approximately 35 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. Parliament Hotel is on Lord Edward Street, opposite City Hall. 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.