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Clontarf Castle Hotel Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
Location Castle Ave., Clontarf, Northern Suburbs
Transportation Bus: 130
Phone 01/833-2321
Fax 01/833-0418
Web site www.clontarfcastle.ie
Room Information 111 units
Prices €400 ($520) double. Breakfast €22 ($29)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, dataport, tea/coffeemaker, hair dryer, garment press, radio, voice mail
Parking Free parking

Frommer's Review

If you want to be within striking distance of Dublin airport (8km/5 miles away), this handsome castle hotel in Clontarf is a good option as it's about 10 minutes' drive away. The Norman stone castle that forms the hotel's center dates to 1172, although most of the building is modern. In the 1600s, the castle was given to one of Oliver Cromwell's crew and his family retained ownership for 300 years. There's still a regal quality to the magnificent entrance hall and lobby, which are draped with tapestries and hold a huge fireplace. Guest rooms are in the modern portion of the building, but are nicely done with a mixture of contemporary furniture and antique touches. Some rooms have four-poster beds. It's a popular conference center and entertainment venue, so is not really the place for a peaceful getaway.

Facilities:
Restaurant (international); 2 bars; gym; room service; babysitting; laundry service; nonsmoking rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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