This large, privately-owned contemporary Dublin hotels attractively located in an 'urban plaza' near the RDS and the public park after which it is named. It is approached over a little bridge, which leads to an underground carpark and, ultimately, to a smart lower ground foyer and the lift up to the main lobby.
Public areas on the ground floor make a popular meeting place - impressively light and spacious, with excellent light meals and drinks provided by efficient waiting staff.
The bright and modern style is also repeated in the bedrooms, which have views over Ballsbridge and Herbert Park and are stylishly designed and well-finished, with a high standard of amenities.
A good breakfast is served in the Pavilion Restaurant, a bright, elegant, contemporary room which overlooks a garden terrace (where tables can be set up in fine weather.
Team building, jazz events, golf packages and special breaks are all offered.
A good choice for the business guest or corporate events as well as private guests, this hotel is reasonably priced for the standard of accommodation and facilities offered, and staff are efficient, enthusiastic and warm.
Conference/banqueting (160/220); business centre, video conferencing, broadband wi/fi, laptop-sized safes in bedrooms. Rooms 153 (2 suites, 40 executive rooms, 138 no-smoking, 8 for disabled); children welcome (under 2 free in parents' room, cots available free of charge, baby sitting arranged, playground). No pets. Lift. 24 hr room service. Turndown service. B&B €120pps. SS €120. No SC. Open all year. Fitness room, garden, newsagent. Restaurant: Seats 200. Breakfast 8-10 (Sat & Sun to 10.30, Sun from 8); L 12.30-2.30; D daily 5.30-9.30. Set L €30 (Buffet Sun L €39.50); D à la carte. House wine €23.50. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa.
