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and leisure facilities. The health club is state-of-the-art, and the spa
treatments top-flight (some, like massage, are available in your room).
The indoor pool and whirlpool complex overlooks a sunken garden—
just one small example of how beauty is worked into the overall design
of the hotel. The public rooms and guest rooms share a smart and very
plush look, thanks to liberal use of natural elements and fine fabrics.
This is an absolutely fabulous place for families. Not only are there
complimentary cribs, child-proof bedrooms, and a babysitting service,
but there is also a menu of children's activities to keep the kids occu-
pied while you have a romantic meal, grab a massage, or just kick back
for some quiet meditation (the better to prepare yourself for the bill).
Always check the website's rates before booking; online discounts can
be fantastic.
Simmonscourt Rd., Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. & 800/819-5053 in the U.S. or 01/665-
4000. Fax [phone]. www.fourseasons.com. 259 units. € 395- € 795 ($476-$958)

25 ($30). AE, DC, MC, V. Valet parking. DART: Sandymount (5-min.
walk). Bus: 7, 7A, 7X, 8, or 45. Amenities: 2 restaurants (modern Continental, cafe);
lobby lounge; bar; indoor pool; health club/spa; whirlpool; children's programs;
concierge; room service; babysitting; laundry/dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms.
In room:TV/VCR, dataport, minibar, hair dryer, safe, CD player available, radio, voice
mail.
EXPENSIVE
Berkeley Court The first Irish member of Leading Hotels of
the World, the Berkeley Court (pronounced Bark -lay) has a distin-
guished address near the American embassy. A favorite haunt of
diplomats and international business leaders, the hotel is known for
its posh gold-and-blue lobby decorated with fine antiques, original
paintings, mirrored columns, and Irish-made carpets and furnish-
ings. The guest rooms aim to convey an air of elegance, but some
visitors might find them overly busy and fussy—think patterned
wallpaper, patterned bedspreads, and still more patterns on the car-
pet. Nevertheless, they are decked out in designer fabrics, firm half-
canopy beds, dark woods, and bathrooms fitted with marble
accouterments. The well-tended grounds were once part of the
Botanic Gardens of University College.
Lansdowne Rd., Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. & 800/44-UTELL in the U.S. or 01/660-
1711. Fax [phone]. www.jurysdoyle.com. 188 units.

double. Breakfast €

€ 159- € 700 ($192-$843)

double. Breakfast 26 ($24-$31). AE, DC, MC, V. Free valet parking. DART:

Lansdowne Rd. Bus: 7, 8, or 45. Amenities: 2 restaurants (Continental, bistro);
lounge; bar; concierge; salon; room service; laundry service; nonsmoking rooms; for-
eign-currency exchange. In room: TV, dataport, minibar, hair dryer, safe, garment
press, radio, voice mail.

€ 20- €