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HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Self-catering apartments are a good option for visitors staying a few days, for groups of friends, or families with
kids. Apartments range from one-room studios to two-bed flats with lounge areas, and include bathrooms and
kitchenettes. A decent two-bedroom apartment will cost about €100 to €150 per night. Good, central places in-
clude the following:
Clarion Stephen's Hall
(
01-638 1111;
www.premgroup.com
; 14-17 Lower Leeson St; s/d €125/240;
;
all cross-city) Deluxe studios and suites, with all mod cons; akin to an elegant hotel room.
Home From Home Apartments
( 01-678 1100;
www.yourhomefromhome.com
;
The Moorings, Fitzwilli-
am Quay; €110-180) Deluxe one- to three-bedroom apartments in the south-side city centre. Minimum two-
night stay in high season.
Latchfords
( 01-676 0784;
www.latchfords.ie
;
99-100 Lower Baggot St; €100-160) Studios and two-bed-
room flats in a Georgian townhouse.
Oliver St John Gogarty's Penthouse Apartments
( 01-671 1822;
www.gogartys.ie
;
18-21 Anglesea St; 2
bedroom €99-189) Perched high atop the pub of the same name, these one- to three-bedroom places have views
of Temple Bar.
Merrion Square & Around
It's the most sought-after real estate in town, so it's hardly surprising that it's home to the
lion's share of the city's top hotels. But although you'll pay for the privilege of bedding
down in luxury, there are some excellent deals available at many of these well-located
properties, which are within a gentle stroll of the best restaurants, bars and attractions the
city has to offer.
DAVENPORT HOTEL €€
( 01-607 3500;
www.davenporthotel.ie
;
Merrion Sq North; r from €110; ; all cross-city)
Housed
within the old Merrion Hall, which was built in 1863 for the Plymouth Brethren, this is a
solid business hotel with large rooms equipped with orthopaedic beds and big bathrooms.
It's popular with both business and leisure visitors; if you book online you get free wi-fi
for the duration of your stay.
HOTEL
SHELBOURNE €€€
HOTEL
