Brooks Hotel, Dublin 2

Tucked away in a narrow street just off St Stephen’s Green, this discreetly luxurious family-owned hotel is one of Dublin’s most desirable addresses, especially for business guests – and yet this oasis of calm just a couple of minutes walk from Grafton Street is also one of the city’s best kept secrets.

Extensive public areas are quietly impressive,  and there is a special emphasis on comfort (especially in the residents’ lounge where spare reading glasses are thoughtfully supplied), and service – Conor, the concierge, who never forgets a name or a face, will ease you through reception and into your room with seamless efficiency.

Bedrooms have exceptionally good amenities, boardrooms offer state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and  small conferences, and there is a 26-seater screening room. All this you will find at our Business Hotel of the Year, the Sinnott family’s Brooks Hotel – and also  a fine restaurant, Francesca’s, and a multi-story carpark across the street: this is a gem of a place, and a real home from home for business guests.