Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin - Dublin

Discover the delights of Dublin when you stay in Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin. This large yet cosy hotel resides in an 1817 historic building with an emblematic exterior. Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast, then head out to Trinity College, Temple bar and the Guiness Storehouse – all within easy reach. There’s a buzzing lunch and dinner restaurant and a lounge that’s perfect for evening relaxation. Keep fit in the gym, stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and enjoy a warm Irish welcome.

The hotel is situated on O’Connell Street in Dublin, north of the River Liffey. Trinity College, Temple Bar and the National Leprechaun Museum are around half a mile away, or you can simply walk the nearby streets and admire the handsome buildings. A mile further takes you to the Guiness Museum, Oscar Wilde monument, and the shops and theatres on Grafton Street and Henry Street. If you wanted to travel further afield, there’s Parnell Square bus stop (250 metres), Abbey Street tram stop (450 metres) and Tara Street train station (850 metres). Dublin Airport is six miles from the hotel.

Surprisingly, the behemoth hotel’s grand communal spaces feel cosy and homely. The lobby is dripping with chandeliers and decorative architraves, while the rooms are modern and modest. All rooms come with LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi, a safe and a kettle. Bathrooms have toiletries, a hairdryer and a bath with a shower. Upgrade to a Deluxe Superior Room for more space and Deluxe Family Rooms offer a sofa bed for children. Junior Suites have more luxurious decor and offer a separate lounge with a sofa bed.