Set in a striking 1881 former Masonic school with turrets and landscaped gardens, this classy hotel is a 5-minute walk from both the RDS Main Arena and Sandymount station; it's 4.3 km from downtown Dublin. The warm, traditional rooms feature TVs, free WiFi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some also have balconies. Suites add lounges and have period-style furnishings and decor, and 1 is set over 2 floors in the original Victorian tower. The hotel has a chic brasserie, a bar, a lounge and 4 private dining rooms. There are meeting facilities and a grand banquet hall featuring oak-panelled walls, stained glass windows and a vaulted ceiling.