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The RDS Dublin

If you’re looking for a modern and chic 4 star hotel near the RDS, our location and facilities are second to none. We’re next to all of the major transport links that can take you to the RDS, but we can also offer the benefits of being close to all of Dublin's city centre attractions and amenities. A 10 min stroll along the River Liffey will take you to O’Connell Street and further on to Temple Bar and Grafton Street, making us the ideal base when you come to Dublin for an RDS event.

If you’re looking for a hotel near the RDS, the Clarion Hotel Dublin City has a convenient location and all the comforts of 4 star accommodation, with a safe and secure underground car parking facility*. *Car Parking is limited and subject to availability. Travel by Dart, Bus & Transport from Dublin Airport By Bus:

The RDS is serviced by bus routes number 4, 7, 5 and 45, which stop outside the Main Hall Entrance to the RDS on the Merrion Road. These bus services can be availed of on Nassau Street outside Trinity College. By Dart: Dublin DART service operates from the City Centre to Ballsbridge. Travel southbound to Lansdowne or Sandymount stations. All Dart services leave from Connolly station, just a 5 minute walk from the Clarion Hotel Dublin City. From Dublin Airport:

The Clarion Hotel Dublin City is the closest city centre hotel to Dublin Airport via the Dublin Port Tunnel. We also provide an Airport Shuttle Bus for all Hotel Guests in association with Paddy Wagon tours. Please note that the bus will leave at specified times only. For more details on RDS events, visit the official RDS website.

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“Wonderful side view of the River Liffey”
We had a room with a balcony that had a wonderful side view of the River Liffey. The room had ceiling to floor windows with french doors which was awesome! Room looked newly renovated. Great furniture and linens.

“Good location”
Good location close to everything but away from the hustle and noise. Within walking distance to the Temple Bar area and shopping on Grafton Street. Also close to the Paddywagon tour office which offers great tours. We would definitely stay there again!

“Leisure and spa facilities”
Wanting a short last minute getaway and having chosen this hotel for its leisure and spa facilities, I was not to be disappointed. I made good use of the pool, gym, sauna and Jacuzzi whilst here and availed of the welcome special offer for a massage afterwards.

“Bright, spacious and comfortable”
My bedroom was clean, bright, spacious and comfortable with everything I needed. Nespresso maker AND kettle was a bonus, as was the fridge.

“Location was good”
Location was good overlooking the Docklands yet close enough to the city centre (10 mins walk) and bus station without the usual hustle and bustle. There are bus stops and the Luas nearby if you don't feel like walking. There are shops and cafes close to the hotel if you need to stock up or fancy eating out without travelling too far.

“The best value hotel that we stayed in”
The accommodation was absolutely fabulous and a real treat for myself and the girls.
The best value hotel that we stayed in the whole experience was great. Meet and greet at reception and restaurant was great. Only had breakfast which was lovely. Guest relations recommended a great restaurant for me. Will return.

“Friendly and efficient”
The greeting was friendly and efficient. I even asked for directions to a building I was due to attend nearby the following morning and the member of staff went on line whilst I was checking in to find where the building was and to give me directions.

“Everything was spotless”
The room was a good size with 2 easy chairs and coffee table and a balcony, again with 2 chairs. Everything was spotless.

“A good wifi connection”
I had a good wifi connection and I was on the top floor. I gather all rooms now have wifi and this is free.

“Very clean room”
Probably one of the most spacious rooms we have ever stayed in. 2 bedrooms, made a change not to share with the kids and a huge bathroom. Very clean room, towels changed, everywhere cleaned daily even the tissues were replenished daily, very welcome with mine and my partners hay fever kicking in. There were plenty of tv stations and lots of kids channels to keep my 11 and 9 yr old occupied in the short time we spent in our rooms.

“Staff lovely, friendly and very helpful”
We found the staff lovely, friendly and very helpful and happy to offer advice about the hotel and Dublin itself. The hotel also runs a bus service to and from the airport or they will call a taxi for u at a pre arranged fare, a lot cheaper than calling a cab yourself. They also held our bags for us on our last day as we had a late night flight home.