can anyone recommend a good hotel in centre of dublin

to stay with the missus rather than the lads? cheers.

 

Have stayed here which is ok for the price.</p>

http://www.comfortparnellsquare.com/</p>

Its other side of the river to temple bar, at the top of o'connell street.
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I stopped here with the missus for my 40th:

http://www.graftoncapitalhotel.com/

Great location, nightclub on ground floor of hotel, and a cracking pub called the Hairy Lemon directly across the street. 10 mins walk to Temple Bar.

 

I've stayed at the Gresham which is central. They had brilliant afternoon teas when I stayed. Made a bit of a glutton of myself tbh.

 

Parents stayed at this one - very impressed with it.

http://www.schoolhousehotel.com/

 

Bewleys of Balsbridge is just on the outskirts of the centre but within walking distance. Very cheap (€99 per ROOM), very good and perfect location.

 

i stayed at bewleys a couple of years ago. converted old hospital. very nice. short taxi ride from centre but cheap for a double room compared to others.

 

Doyles

Pricey but top class

 

Trinity Capital on Pearse Street - very close to everything and not too bad price-wise. Stayed with the girls and with work - good location and nice hotel.

Claire

 

Royal Dublin on O'Connell Street

Good deals available and not over-pricey. Close to all the action but quiet enough to get a decent night's kip.</p>

 

me and the missis planning to go to irland this year 40 wedding anniversary any body got any good sugguestions never been before

 

First suggestion.... head west (or south)...

If you just stay in Dublin your missing out on the best bits.

Cork (where I am) is a good city, small but with a great
atmosphere. Galway well worth a visit as well. Then along
the West Cork coastline, round the corner and up the West
Coast for unspoilt coastline etc etc

Regards

 

Saw a travel show on TV

The "English market" in Cork looks amazing.

 

RE: First suggestion.... head west (or south)...

whats the best way of doing it

 

Had lunch there yesterday...

at the Sandwich Stall (my wife is their bookkeeper, as well as
others on the market)... Also the Farm Gate cafe in the English
Market is a great place for lunch. The food is all from the stalls
in the market itself. Olives, sun dried tomatoes, cheeses, gourmet
sausages, meat, fish, fruit, veg, chocolate, wine... all there.

The whole thing is a foodies idea of heaven.....

 

Are ye intending to fly and car hire, or drive yourself?

Fly from East Midlands to Cork Airport with RyanAir cheaply.... then
hire a car (bit pricey)...

From Cork you can do the city itself and then the West Cork coastal
route and on into Kerry... Would guess you could fill a week to a fortnight
quite easily.

If you ferry then from Barnsley, the Holyhead to Dublin/Dun Laoighrie is
probably the best crossing... but then you'll also have a lot of driving this
side to get away from the East Coast. Also trying to drive/park/use a car
in Dublin is a complete pain.

The tourist board sites would be a good starting point though.

 

RE: Are ye intending to fly and car hire, or drive yourself?

cheers mate realy aprecciate your help really what im looking for is monday to friday toure but dont know if there is sutch a thing cant seem to find any

 

Few options for you....

The cheap, non luxurious option

http://www.paddywagontours.com/tours.php

and if your spending a bit for your 40th

http://www.executivetours.ie/

The middle ground would be

http://www.cietours.com/

Which is the national bus companies escorted tours.

Most seem to be 6 day trips which looks like it is what
your looking for...

Regards

 

Arlington Hotel, just off O'Connell street, great music and food. (Y)

 

RE: Few options for you....

thanks just what the doctor ordred