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Harrington Hall

Conveniently located close to St Stephen's Green and within comfortable walking distance of the city's premier shopping areas, Trinity College and the National Concert Hall, Henry King's fine family-run guesthouse was once the home of a former Lord Mayor of Dublin and has been sympathetically and elegantly refurbished, retaining many original features.

Echoes of Georgian splendour remain in the ornamental ceilings and fireplaces of the well-proportioned ground and first floor rooms, which include a peaceful drawing room with an open peat fire. Although there are some smaller, more practical bedrooms at the back, the main guestrooms are beautiful and relaxing with sound-proofed windows, ceiling fans and lovely marbled bathrooms.

Service can be a little reserved but housekeeping is a strong point, and good breakfasts are served in a sunny yellow room with pictures of Dublin streetscapes to ensure a bright start to your day.

All round this is a welcome alternative to a city-centre hotel, offering good value, handy to the Luas (tram), and with the huge advantage of free parking behind the building; luggage can be stored for guests arriving before check-in time (2pm).

Small conferences (12). Children welcome (under 3s free in parents' room, cot available without charge). Parking (10). Rooms 28 (2 junior suites, 3 shower only, 6 executive, 2 Family Rooms, all no smoking). Lift. 24 hour room service. B&B about €86.50, ss €20. Open all year. Free wi/fi. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

Off southwest corner of St Stephens Green (one-way system approaches from Adelaide Road).