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Buswells Hotel

Home from home to Ireland's politicians, this row of 18th century townhouses has been an hotel since 1921. The location would be hard to beat and it's reasonably priced for the area; it remains a slightly old-fashioned hotel of character and it's a haven for politicians at the Dail (parliament) across the road and there's a special buzz in the bar, where food is served throughout the day and evening.

Recent renovations made no fundamental changes and accommodation is comfortable in the traditional style, with the best rooms overlooking Kildare Street or Molesworth Street.

Good range of services for conferences, meetings and private dining.

Conference/banqueting (85/50). Business centre, secretarial services, video conferencing. Children welcome (Under 3s free in parents' room; cots available free of charge). No pets.

Rooms 67 (2 junior suites, 6 single, 7 shower only, 52 no smoking, 1 for disabled). Lift. B&B €140pps, ss €45. 24 hr room service, Lift.

Trumans:

This elegant, well-appointed restaurant has a separate entrance from Kildare Street, or access from the hotel, and it offers a pleasing ambience and quite extensive menus featuring both modern and simpler dishes: corn fed chicken with bacon parmesan croquettes is a speciality.

A good wine list includes half a dozen house wines, a page of fine wines and a strong selection of half bottles.


Trumans : Children welcome. Seats 60 (private room, 50). Reservations advised. L 12-2.30 (carvery), D 5.30-9.45 (Sun from 6pm). Set D €42, also á la carte. House wine €19.95. SC discretionary. Closed 25-26 Dec. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

Close to Dail Eireann, 5 minutes walk from Grafton Street.