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centuries ago. Totally restored and recently refurbished, it combines
Georgian decor and reproduction-period furnishings of dark woods
and brass trim. The standard-size rooms are on the small side; the
best doubles feature four-poster beds. Like the eye of a storm, Long-
field's is centrally located yet remarkably quiet, an elegant yet unpre-
tentious getaway 5 minutes' walk from St. Stephen's Green. The
restaurant, simply known as Number 10, is beloved by foodies.
10 Lower Fitzwilliam St., Dublin 2.

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01/676-1367. Fax [phone]. www.

longfields.ie. 26 units. 215 ($217-$259) double. Rates include full breakfast.

AE, DC, MC, V. DART: Pearse. Bus: 10. Amenities: Restaurant (international); concierge;
room service; babysitting; laundry/dry cleaning. In room:TV, hair dryer, clock radio.
MODERATE
Kilronan House This extremely comfortable B&B is set on
a peaceful, leafy road just 5 minutes' walk from St. Stephen's Green.
Much of the Georgian character remains, such as the ceiling cornic-
ing, hardwood parquet floors, and the fine staircase. The sitting
room on the ground floor is particularly intimate, with a fire glow-
ing through the cold months of the year. The rooms are brightly
inviting in white and yellow, and those facing the front have com-
modious bay windows. There's no elevator, so consider requesting a
room on a lower floor. The front rooms, facing Adelaide Street, are
also preferable to those in back, which face onto office buildings and
a parking lot. Breakfast here is especially good, featuring homemade
breads.
70 Adelaide Rd., Dublin 2. & 01/475-5266. Fax [phone]. www.dublinn.com.
15 units, 13 with private bathroom (shower only).

€ 180- €

152 ($108-$183) double.
Rates include full breakfast. AE, MC, V. Free private parking. Bus: 14, 15, 19, 20, or
46A. In room:TV, tea/coffeemaker, hair dryer.

€ 90- €

4 Ballsbridge/Embassy Row Area
Visitors want to stay here for the same reason Dubliners want to live
here: quality of life. It's the most prestigious part of town, known for
its embassies, tree-lined streets, and historic buildings. If you're
coming to Dublin specifically for a conference at the RDS show
grounds or a match at the Lansdowne Rugby Ground, this neigh-
borhood will put you right in the thick of things. The downside is
that it's a good 20- to 30-minute walk to get into the city's best
sightseeing and shopping areas.
VERY EXPENSIVE
Four Seasons If money is no object, the Four Seasons
blows Dublin's other luxury hotels out of the water in terms of services

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