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ESC CONGRESS 2020 DUBLIN MAY 2020 HOTEL SHORT DESCRIPTION

HOTELS WALKINGDISTANCETOCONVENTIONCENTRE(5minstaxitoshopping)CLAYTON CARDIFF LANE 4* SUPER RATE – ONLY A FEW MINS WALK FROM CONFERENCE www.claytonhotelcardifflane.com

This is an excellent 4* hotel just a few mins walk from the Convention Centre. The hotel offers modern bright rooms & free WIFI. There is also a leisure centre with swimming pool.

---GIBSON HOTEL 4* Close to Convention Centre - walking distance TOP PICK! www.thegibsonhotel.ie

Bright, modern luxurious feel. Excellent for business and leisure. Super location - only 15 mins walk to Convention Centre. Direct tram to downtown shopping area – 2 stops. Free WIFI --- THE SPENCER HOTEL 4* Closest to Convention Centre - walking distance TOP PICK! www.thespencerhotel.com

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Stylish, contemporary & luxurious feel. Excellent for business and leisure (gym & 18 metre swimming pool!) Super location - practically next door to Convention Centre -5 mins walk. Shopping district is 15 mins walk. Free WIFI ---- THE HILTON GARDEN INN 3* (official category 3*– we think simple 4*) Walk to Convention Centre www.dublincustomhouse.hgi.com

Excellent location only a few mins walk from the Convention Centre. Modern, bright 3* (although to our minds it should be graded simple 4*). Free WIFI --- TRINITY CITY HOTEL 4* Walking distance to Convention Centre www.trinitycityhotel.com

Boutique hotel with flair. This 4* hotel in the heart of the city is still only 15 mins walk to the Convention Centre. It has a funky arty feel offering the usual 4* hotel facilities. Free WIFI ---

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MALDRON PEARSE STREET Hotel 4* - walking distance to Convention Centre www.maldronhotelpearsestreet.com

This contemporary 4* has the best of both worlds – in the heart of the city centre and yet only 15 mins walk to the Convention Centre. Free WIFI MALDRON PARNELL Hotel 4* - walking distance to Convention Centre www.maldronhotelparnellsquare.com

Recently refurbished to 4* standard this hotel in the city centre offers modern bright rooms & is only 25 mins walk to the Convention Centre . Free WIFI ---- THE HENDRIK HOTEL 3* - Very new – Walking distance to Convention Centre www.hendrickdublin.ie

Opened in 2019 this is one of Dublin’s newest 3* offerings. Funky/arty minimalist style. Breakfast is continental breakfast. 25 mins walk to the Convention Centre. Free WIFI

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--- GRESHAM HOTEL 4* FOR SPONSOR GROUPS ONLY walking distance to Convention Centre www.gresham-hotels.com

A landmark in Dublin, The Gresham 4* is one of Dublin’s oldest establishments. Historic building converted to 4* hotel standard. Hotel has character and a super city centre location in heart of the shopping district. 20 mins walking to Convention Centre or take the nearby tram direct to the Convention Centre. Free WIFI (hotel for sponsor only – to be booked through A Touch of Ireland as a group booking) HOTELS CITYCENTRE/GOODLOCATION/SHOPPINGDISTRICT10MinsCongressRADISSON BLU GOLDEN LANE 4* great city centre location 10 mins taxi to Congress Centre www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-dublin

Excellent 4* with optimal city centre location close to shops, restaurants, museums. Very good client feedback. 10 mins taxi to Congress Centre. Free WIFI ---- CAMDEN COURT 4* optimal city centre location 10 mins taxi to Congress Centre or take the tram www.camdencourthotel.com GREAT PRICE FOR LOCATION

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The Camden Court 4* hotel offers all the standard facilities of a 4* and in addition has a swimming pool & gym so good for work and play. Super downtown location so restaurants, pubs, cultural visits all nearby. 10 mins taxi to Congress or take the tram close by. Free WIFI ---- THE IVEAGH GARDEN 4* Lovely Boutique hotel in the heart of the city 10 mins taxi to Congress www.iveaghgardenhotel.ie GREAT PRICE FOR LOCATION

Relatively new 4* boutique hotel in super central location. Excellent client feedback. The style is coolly smart and funky. Free WIFI --- CLAYTON CHARLEMOUNT 4* NEW Hotel - nice location – 10 mins taxi to Congress www.claytonhotelcharlemont.com

One of Dublin’s newest 4* overlooking one of the pretty canals. Best of both worlds – quiet and only 20 min walk to the busy shopping district. The hotel has a luxurious feel. Free WIFI ---- HILTON KILMAINHAM 4* Deluxe Luxury Feel – 10 mins taxi or tram direct to Congress www.hiltondublinkilmainham.com

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In the city centre this 4* Hilton Kilmainham has a deluxe feel. The hotel has a hydrotherapy pool and gym so good for both work and play. It overlooks the historic museum “Kilmaihman Gaol”. The tram is located right in front of the hotel and goes direct to the Convention Centre. Free WIFI --- ALOFT 4* BRAND NEW PART OF MARRIOT FAMILY 10 mins taxi to Convention Centre www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dubal-aloft-dublin-city

In the heart of old Dublin ( “The Liberties”) and close to lots of cultural attractions this is the latest in hip hotel offerings in Dublin. The rooms feel luxurious with fluffy bathrobes and amenities. 10 mins taxi to Convention Centre. Breakfast is continental. Free WIFI HOTELSBALLSBRIDGEQUARTERONLY15MINSBYTAXITOCONVENTIONCENTREBallsbridge is the nicer exclusive part of town – only 10 mins taxi ride to the downtown shopping district, the area is home to a number of Embassies and nice parks. Lots of nice pubs and restaurants in Ballsbridge. Only 15 mins (even 10 if no traffic!) to the Convention Centre. BALLSBRIDGE HOTEL 4* Large conference hotel /Good location 15 mins taxi to Congress www.ballsbridgehotel.com GREAT PRICE

4* Hotel in the residential and business district of Ballsbridge the hotel is a large conference hotel which offers very good facilities to the business traveller. Only 15 mins by taxi to the Convention Centre and 10 mins to the downtown shopping district. Free WIFI

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CLAYTON BALLSBRIDGE ON MERRION ROAD 4* Historic building / 15 mins taxi from Congress www.claytonhotelballsbridge.com

This is a landmark 19th Century building which has been tastefully converted to a very attractive 4* Hotel. The interior is modern in décor, with large bright spaces. The location is in the exclusive area of Ballsbridge – 15 mins taxi ride to the Convention centre / 20 mins walk to shopping district. Free WIFI --- HERBERT PARK HOTE 4* deluxe 15 mins taxi to Convention Centre www.herbertparkhotel.ie

Super 4* Hotel located overlooking the green oasis that is Herbert Park. Rooms have a luxurious feel and client feedback is excellent. 10 mins taxi to the downtown shopping district and only 15 mins taxi to Convention Centre. Free WIFI

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HOTELS AIRPORTAREA ONLY20MINSBYTAXITOCONVENTIONCENTRE Somehotelsofferingcoachtransfersintherate CLAYTON DUBLIN AIRPORT 4** GREAT PRICE 10 mins drive airport (free airport shuttle) www.claytonhoteldublinairport.com Coach transfer to Congress included in price

Recently refurbished and located 10 mins from the airport the 4* Clayton Dublin Airport offers contemporary style bedrooms. Free airport shuttle available to terminals. 20 mins drive to the Convention Centre. A coach transfer will be provided in the morning and evening to and from this hotel to the congress. Free WIFI ---- CROWNE PLAZA Dublin Airport 4* 5 mins drive airport (free airport shuttle) 20 mins to Congress https://www.cpireland.crowneplaza.com/dublin-airport GREAT PRICE

Excellent 4 star hotel with extensive conference facilities located in a mature park in the residential area of north Dublin half way between the airport (10 mins) and city centre (20 mins). Facilities include 2 restaurants, bar and lounge and various meeting rooms. Excellent public transport connections to city centre. 20 mins taxi to Convention Centre. Free WIFI ----

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Airport 3* 5 mins drive airport (free airport shuttle) 20 mins to Congress https://www.ihg.com BEST PRICE

Located right next door to the 4* Crowne Plaza the 3*Holiday Inn Express offers bright, contemporary style rooms. Breakfast is continental. Free airport shuttle. 20 mins taxi to Convention Centre. FREE WIFI ---- MALDRON DUBLIN AIRPORT 4* directly at airport / Coach transfer to Congress included in price www.maldronhoteldublinairport.com

Recently refurbished and located directly at the airport the 4* Maldron Dublin Airport offers contemporary style bedrooms. Airport shuttle available to terminals. 20 mins drive to the Convention Centre. A coach transfer will be provided in the morning and evening to and from this hotel to the congress. Free WIFI

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HOTELS OUTSIDECITYCENTRE45MinsdriveorpublictramdirecttoCongress Somehotelsofferingcoachtransfersintherate RED COW HOTEL 4* GREAT PRICE! Direct tram to Congress Centre (allow 50 mins) www.redcowmoranhotel.com

Large 4*busy conference hotel with high standard of bedroom and good restaurant & bar facilities as well as a gym While located outside of the inner city there is a tram that goes directly to the Convention Centre (50 mins) --- CLAYTON LEOPARDSTOWN 4* GREAT PRICE! Coach transfer included in rate 45 mins transfer www.claytonhotelleopardstown.com

Excellent 4* located 25 mins drive from downtown city centre. The Clayton Leopardstown is a large hotel offering spacious contemporary style rooms, restaurant and bar. Free Airport shuttle (airport is 25 mins drive). A coach transfer will be provided in the morning and evening to and from to the congress. Free WIFI