A large hotel in a restored 19th-century school building on the corner of Merrion Road and Simmonscourt Road, next to the RDS. Walkable to the Aviva Stadium, with the DART close by.
It occupies a beautifully restored 19th-century Masonic orphans' school set in landscaped gardens. It was formerly Bewley's Hotel Ballsbridge.
At a glance
| Type | Mid-range |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4-star |
| Rooms | 334 |
| Area | Ballsbridge & the Aviva Stadium |
| Address | Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 |
| Getting there | DART Sandymount, about 5 minutes on foot |
| Good for | Rugby and football weekends, value |
| Handy for | the Aviva Stadium |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Gardens
- Underground car park
- Meeting rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
What's nearby
- RDS: 1 min walk
- Sandymount DART: 5 min walk
- Herbert Park: 5 min walk
- Aviva Stadium: walkable
Walking times are approximate.
Worth knowing
The Aircoach runs between Ballsbridge and the airport around the clock.
Our guides for this area
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Other hotels in Ballsbridge & the Aviva Stadium
Herbert Park Hotel
An independent four-star hotel overlooking 48-acre Herbert Park, about a 10 to 15-minute walk from the Aviva Stadium and next to the RDS. Has on-site parking.
- Where: Ballsbridge Terrace, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
- Getting there: DART Lansdowne Road, about 9 minutes on foot
- Good for: Rugby and football weekends, drivers, families
- Has: Restaurant · Bar · Patio · On-site parking
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InterContinental Dublin
A five-star hotel on two acres of gardens in leafy Ballsbridge, beside the RDS and walkable to the Aviva Stadium. Large rooms and a calmer pace than the city centre.
- Where: Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
- Getting there: DART Sandymount or Lansdowne Road, a short walk
- Good for: Rugby and football weekends, families, business
- Has: Restaurant and lounges · Spa · Indoor pool · On-site parking
Photo: Gareth James, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Details checked by Tourist Information Dublin. Prices and facilities change, so confirm with the hotel before booking.