The Clarence

Owned by Bono and The Edge of U2, The Clarence boasts sumptuous rooms with super king-size, wrought-iron beds and velvet drapes. On the River Liffey, the hotel is situated right in Dublin’s centre. Each individually designed room features custom-designed and hand-crafted furnishings, and stained glass bedside lamps. There is free Wi-Fi in all rooms, along with American White Oak floors and a private bathroom with limestone flooring. There is a modern fitness room in the hotel, which provides cardio machines, towels, and a water machine. There is a drinks fridge and a wall-mounted TV for guests. The hotel’s Therapy area offers a range of relaxing massages and aromatherapy treatments. The Tea Room Restaurant is set within the hotel’s original ballroom, and features a 20-foot high ceiling. It serves fine cuisine by its 2 AA Rosette chef, as well as afternoon teas. The Octagon Bar serves award-winning drinks and cocktails in Art Deco surroundings. Dublin’s lively Temple Bar District is just a 2-minute walk from The Clarence, while O’Connell Street and Grafton Street are both 10 minutes’ walk away. Trinity College and Dublin Castle are less than 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel.