Castle Hotel Dublin
Discover the Castle Hotel, nestled right in the heart of Dublin. It’s a true treasure that captures the vibrant essence of Dublin, leaving an unforgettable impression long after your Irish adventure ends.
It’s an ordinary night in the centre of Dublin, but no ordinary experience. Downstairs in the vaulted basement of the unassuming exterior of the Castle Hotel, soloist Ray Cox sings and plays to an enraptured crowd. Over pints of Guinness and steak dinners, they clap and laugh as his Irish ballads fills the bar. Charming and personal stories accompany each song. The spell is unbroken, even by the taps of Irish dancer Jeanne Kennedy on the stone floor.
The appeal of this traditional independent hotel is not simply its nightly live music, or wholesome Irish cuisine but it’s outstanding Irish hospitality and stand-out personal service created by the team since 1987. From the moment you arrive, you can be in no doubt, you’re in Ireland!
“For some, this is a return home to their roots. For others, an exciting and fresh city break in the old world as part of their European adventure. Everyone is looking for connection. Our guests return time and time again to find that sense of comfort and familiarity,” explains General Manager Yvonne O’Keeffe.
Stepping through the famous red Georgian door you’ll be immediately welcomed by antiques filled lounges, large windows, grand staircases and chandeliers that hark back to a bygone age. Irish eyes are smiling throughout – from check-in to check-out. Happily offering recommendations and advice, the personable Castle team genuinely want to hear about what you got up to in the city – and you’ll have plenty to tell.
Set in a prime location, walkable to iconic attractions such as Trinity College and Book of Kells, Hugh Lane Gallery and O’Connell Street’s GPO, you’re in the beating heart of the city. Hop on-off bus tours are on the doorstep bringing you to hidden gems and famous sites like Guinness Storehouse, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol and Dublin Zoo. The Castle Hotel is also in easy reach of leafy neighborhoods and fishing villages where you can explore spectacular gardens, castles, coastal cliff paths and beaches.
That Irish welcome is year round with festivals and events, including January’s Trad Fest in nearby Temple Bar, St Patrick’s Festival, which starts its journey right outside the hotel on Parnell Square North and Aerlingus College Football Classic in August. The entire hotel is decked out for memorable winter holidays too, and special menus mark Thanksgiving and the run up to Christmas.
The hotel itself is steeped in history and character. The ten row Georgian town houses that make up the Castle Hotel date back to the mid 1700s and were designed by Richard Castle who was the pupil of John Ensor. Two of the row became a hotel in 1809, making it Dublin’s oldest in the city. Quietly expanding ever since, the Castle has two restaurants, a garden terrace, bar, carparking and 130 ensuite rooms, including much sought after family rooms.
Guests can expect great value and modern amenities such as WIFI, elevators, barista coffee and luggage storage service. Look out too for traditional touches like afternoon tea in the elegant dining rooms of the Old Music Shop Restaurant and Irish Coffee after dinner in the Castle Vaults Bar and Restaurant. Enjoy live music from 8pm with Irish dancing on Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm.
