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BEDS BEYOND THE ROYAL CANAL
Just beyond the Royal Canal, about 3km east of Upper O'Connell St in the suburb of Drumcondra, are rows of
late-Victorian and Edwardian houses, some of which offer comfortable B&B rooms: the attraction is that
they're on the road to the airport and are served by all of the airport buses.
Griffith House ( 01-837 5030; www.griffithhouse.com ; 125 Griffith Ave; s/d €40/60; 41, 41B or 16A
from city centre) Suburban elegance should never be underestimated, especially not if it comes in the shape of
this handsome Victorian home with four elegant rooms, three of which have private bathrooms. It's a simple,
traditional place that puts the emphasis on a warm welcome, a good night's sleep and a filling breakfast.
Croke Park Hotel (
01-607 0000; www.doylecollection.com ; Croke Park, Jones's Rd; r from €135;
3,
11, 11A, 16, 16A or 123 from O'Connell St) Just across the street from the cathedral of Gaelic sports, this
branch of the Jury's chain targets fans up for the match. The rooms are big, clean and characterless - but what
does that matter when you're celebrating...or commiserating?
Docklands
You'll be relying on public transport or a taxi to get you in and out of town for things to
do.
GIBSON HOTEL €€
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( 01-618 5000; www.thegibsonhotel.ie ; Point Village; r from €120; ; 151 from city centre, Grand
Canal Dock) Built for business travellers and out-of-towners taking in a gig at the O2 next
door, the Gibson is undoubtedly impressive: 250-odd ultra-modern rooms decked out in
snazzy Respa beds, flat-screen TVs and internet work stations. The public areas are
bright, big and airy - lots of muted colours and floor-to-ceiling glass - and you might
catch last night's star act having breakfast the next morning.
CLARION HOTEL IFSC €€
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( 01-433 8800; www.clarionhotelifsc.com ; Custom House Quay; r from €140, ste €190; ) This
swanky business hotel in the heart of the Irish Financial Services Centre has beautiful
rooms decorated with contemporary light oak furnishings and a blue-and-taupe colour
scheme that is supposed to soothe the mind after a long day of meetings.
HOTEL
MALDRON HOTEL CARDIFF LANE €€
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