this hotel was purpose-built in 1997 but blends into the georgian architecture that surrounds it its bright, airy and contemporary feel is created through a combination of warm tones of creams, browns and burgundies with polished light woods and numerous large windows this city hotel comprises a total of 102 rooms, all of which were refurbished in may 2007 it is ideal for business travellers and holidaymakers alike and facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom and lift access there is a winner bar available on site: a very stylish cocktail bar with comfortable leather furnishings and warm woods which is much frequented by local dubliners the bar has a lively evening atmosphere and serves a great selection of bar food and snacks the hotel also offers a restaurant and business travellers will appreciate the wlan internet access guests can also take advantage of the room and laundry services and there is parking available (for an additional fee) for those arriving by carthere is car parking available for residents, located within 2 minutes walk of the hotel guests are requested to contact the hotel reception for car park access codes and location details residents of ocallaghan alexander, davenport, mont clare and stephens green hotels may avail themselves of a bill-back facility set up between the hotels, whereby bar and restaurant charges from any hotel may be added to each particular room accountguests arriving by car on the n1 from dublin airport to the ocallaghan alexander, ocallaghan davenport and ocallaghan mont clare hotels should take the m1/n1 to the city centre this route leads through drumcondra, onto dorset street turn left off dorset street onto south fredrick street which leads on to parnell square and on to oconnell street continue straight down oconnell street and over oconnell bridge onto dolier street, then to college green and around trinity college, staying in the left lane and continue on to nassau street at the end of nassau street keep left on to lincoln place staying in the right hand lane at the next set of traffic lights, the ocallaghan davenport hotel will be visible straight ahead; the ocallaghan mont clare hotel faces the ocallaghan davenport hotel on the other side of the street, while the ocallaghan alexander hotel is to the left of the ocallaghan davenport hotel (fenian street)this hotel is located in the heart of dublins city centre on the corner of the landmark merrion square, which is famous for its georgian houses it is 50 m to the nearest links to the public transport network on merrion square and 100 m to pearse street station the national gallery is 75 m, the government buildings are 100 m, the national library is 150 m and the national museum 200 m away the hotel is within strolling distance of trinity college and guests will find the city centre with its restaurants, bars and nightspots on dawson street 300 m away grafton street, with its shops, is 400 m and it is 1 km to temple bar dublin airport is just 8 km awaythe guest rooms are spacious, fully air-conditioned, and decorated in warm, modern shades with a contemporary feel as the hotel is located in a quiet corner of the city, guests are ensured of a peaceful nights rest all come with a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub and a hairdryer and offer a double bed they are equipped with a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable tv, a radio, internet access and a safe furthermore, tea and coffee making facilities, an ironing set, air conditioning and individually regulated heating are provided in all accommodation as standardthe hotel offers a 24-hour gym there is a range of entertainment and sports facilities close bycaravaggios restaurant is decorated in warm beige and cream colours and serves modern irish cuisine this is an intimate restaurant catering for up to 100 guests completely refurbished in 2005, the emphasis is on selecting the finest, freshest ingredients and on the ultimate presentation of the food
