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( 01-617 0900;
www.trinitylodge.com
;
12 South Frederick St; s/d from €56/70; ; cross-city buses, St
Stephen's Green)
Martin Sheen's grin greets you upon entering this cosy, award-winning gues-
thouse, which he declared his favourite spot for an Irish stay. Marty's not the only one:
this place is so popular that they've added a second townhouse across the road, which has
also been kitted out to the highest standards. Room 2 of the original house has a lovely
bay window.
AVALON HOUSE €
HOSTEL
( 01-475 0001;
www.avalon-house.ie
;
55 Aungier St; dm/s/d from €10/34/54; ; all cross-city, St
Stephen's Green)
One of the city's most popular hostels, welcoming Avalon House has pine
floors, high ceilings and large, open fireplaces that create the ambience for a good spot of
meet-the-backpacker lounging. Some of the cleverly designed rooms have mezzanine
levels, which are great for families. Book well in advance.
RADISSON BLU ROYAL HOTEL €€
HOTEL
(
01-898 2900;
www.radissonblu.ie/royalhotel-dublin
; Golden Lane; r €110-220;
;
all cross-city,
St
Stephen's Green)
Our favourite hotel in this price range is an excellent example of how sleek
lines and muted colours combine beautifully with luxury, ensuring a memorable night's
stay. From hugely impressive public areas to sophisticated bedrooms - each with flat-
screen digital TV embedded in the wall to go along with all the other little touches - this
hotel will not disappoint.
GRAFTON HOUSE €€
B&B
(
01-648 0010;
www.graftonguesthouse.com
;
26-27 South Great George's St; s/d from €79/109;
;
all
cross-city, St Stephen's Green)
This slightly off-beat guesthouse in a Gothic-style building
gets the nod in all three key categories: location, price and style. Just next to George's St
Arcade, the Grafton offers the traditional friendly features of a B&B (including a terrific
breakfast), coupled with a funky design - check out the psychedelic wallpaper. Hard to
beat at this price.
CLIFF TOWNHOUSE €€
GUESTHOUSE
