On a downtown lane lined with shops and restaurants, this traditional brick hotel dates to 1887. It's within a 5-minute walk of Dublin Castle, Trinity College and the Temple Bar nightlife precinct. Classic rooms and suites include flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Most have access to the hotel's free WiFi. Some add seating areas and/or work desks. An ornate wood-panelled bar features a fireplace surrounded by plush chairs and period furnishings. Function spaces decorated with chandeliers and elegant soft furnishings accommodate up to 110 guests.