Stylish historic hotel perfectly placed near the coast and convenient to the city centre and airport, with a long-standing reputation for professional and caring service. A castle dating from the 11th century which fell into the hands of Oliver Cromwell in 1649, then completely rebuilt in 1837, Clontarf Castle Hotel opened as one of Ireland's best cabaret venues in 1972 until being opened as a four star hotel in 1998 which received a €10 million refurbished in 2007. Sited in the coastal suburb of Clontarf looking out at Bull Island and Dublin Harbor, it is an established and desirable base for events of all kinds, both personal and corporate. The hotel's stylish makeover has resulted in a stunning yet comfortable marriage of traditional and contemporary design. There's a regal quality to the magnificent entrance hall and lobby, which are draped with tapestries and hold a huge fireplace, and the atrium linking the old castle to the hotel is an impressive architectural feature. A credit card or cash deposit will be required at check in.

The 111 charming bedrooms vary in size and shape as befits an old building, and all have been refurbished individually in the tasteful new design scheme. They are equally well equipped for leisure and business guests with wireless broadband, voice mail and US electrical sockets in addition to the many other amenities. Bathrooms are well designed, and all south-facing rooms have air conditioning. The new restaurant Fahrenheit Grill is regarded as one of the finest restaurants in Dublin and has a quite extensive menu, with steaks from the grill being the focal point. Finally, the hotel has two bars - the chic Indigo Lounge and, for traditionalists, Knights Bar.

For getting your bearings during a stay in Clontarf Castle Hotel, Declan O'Connor, the head concierge will help you with directions, city tours, pub crawls, and full day excursions as well as customized itineraries for each individual guest. The hotel is located within close proximity to the O2 arena. The nearest golf course, the Royal Dublin Golf Club, is on the doorstep and is very welcoming to visiting enthusiasts. Finally, for local socializing i.e. within walking distance of the hotel, the Abbey Tavern is a popular choice and has traditional Irish music.