Drive up to this elegant Regency building in the springtime, and its front is so covered in ivy, it looks like a vertical lawn with spaces cut for the windows. Inside, the decor is rather endearingly old-fashioned; neat-as-a-pin public spaces have heavy, antique-style furnishings and embroidered pillows scattered hither and thither. Guest rooms are comfortable and quiet, if a little plain, but modern bathrooms are a big plus. Some have views of the large garden, where guests can take tea—often in the company of the hotel’s friendly cat. Aberdeen Lodge is a short walk to the nearest DART station, and from here it’s a hop to the city center. Alternatively, a 5-minute stroll takes you to a pleasant walking path through a park beside the coast. If you do come this way, look for the grey stone tower stuck rather ignominiously between a public toilet and a payphone—it’s an example of a Martello Tower, a small defensive fortification built by the British to ward off a feared invasion from France in the early 19th century.
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Aberdeen Lodge
53–55 Park Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
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Neighborhood
Ballsbridge & the Southern Suburbs
Transportation
DART: Sydney Parade, Sandymount. Bus: 2, 3, 18, 84N
Phone
01/283-8155
Prices
€210–€240 double. Free parking. Breakfast included.
Amenities
Restaurant; bar; use of nearby spa; Wi-Fi (free)
Units
11 units
Web site
Aberdeen Lodge
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53–55 Park Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 DublinNote: 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.