Recently reopened following a huge building/refurbishment programme - one of Pat Halpin's small group of quality guesthouses & hotels, Blakes is very handily situated for anyone attending exhibitions in Dublin, as it's directly opposite the RDS, and offers an attractive alternative to hotel accommodation.
Comfortable bedrooms are well-equipped for business and professional travellers and executive rooms and four-poster suites also have whirlpool spa baths.
A high level of service throughout - and, like all the Halpin establishments, very good breakfasts.
Restaurant at Blakes Hotel & Spa : Conference/banqueting, business centre, free broadband wi/fi, laptop sized safes in bedrooms. Drawing Room and room service menu available all day (selection of quality wines, from €25). Rooms 34 (2 suites, 3 junior suites, 10 executive, 4 single, 8 ground floor, 2 disabled, all no smoking). B&B €75-90 pps, ss€40; Children welcome (under 3 free in parents' room, baby sitting arranged). No pets. Complimentary use of nearby leisure centre (at Merrion Hall- see entry). 24 hour room service. Lift. Private parking. SC 10%. Spa (jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, massage, treatments, meditation), outdoor swimming pool. *Short breaks, including golf breaks, offered. Open all year. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.
