A key part of Dublin's political and leisure history (it featured in the Easter Rising as a refuge and, later, as a hideout), the Gresham has been taking care of visitors for 200 years. The grand façade, vast lobby and charming bar are all elegant, but not overwhelmingly so; here it's all about comfort. A lengthy renovation has given this grande dame a badly needed upgrade, and all rooms now have luxurious fabrics in soothing tones, satellite televisions and all the usual four-star extras. The gargantuan, buzzy lobby bar is a popular local meeting point.
Area O'Connell Street & Around
Transport Bus 11, 13/Luas Abbey Street
Telephone 874 6881
Rates €290-€600 double.
Facilities Bar/café (2). Concierge. Disabled-adapted rooms. Gym. Internet: High-speed (free). Parking: Parking (paid) (€14/24hrs). Restaurant (2). Room service. TV: Pay movies.
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