Temple Bar in Dublin is known for its restaurants, taverns and shops. For travelers there are many little hotels in the area that will accommodate them. Travelers, however, should keep in mind that these hotels do not have pools, fitness centers and expansive business centers that they may be accustomed to in the United States. As for golf, there are a half a dozen courses with a 15-minute radius of Temple Bar, including the Royal Dublin Golf Course, one of the best links-style courses in the world.
River House Hotel
The River House Hotel in Temple Bar offers rooms with a tea and coffee maker, television, radio and hairdryer. Guests can pick from a double, twin or triple room. The hotel also offers a three-room apartment. The hotel is home to the Mezz Bar and Thinktank, two renowned establishments that serve food and drinks and offer live music. The hotel is about 5 miles northwest from the Elm Park Golf Club.
River House Hotel
23-24 Eustace St.
Dublin 2, Ireland
353 1 670 7655
riverhousehotel.com
Temple Bar Hotel
Rooms at the hotel are furnished with flat-screen televisions and free Wi-Fi service. Executive rooms have a DVD player, a small refrigerator and a stereo. Desks and large armchairs are also available. Room service and a laundry and dry cleaning service are offered to guests. The hotel is home to the Terrace Restaurant, where lunch and dinner are served. The hotel offers a golf package to guests that includes accommodations and a round of golf at the Castleknock Golf Club.
Temple Bar Hotel
2 Temple Bar
Dublin 2, Ireland
353 1 677 3333
templebarhotel.com
The Central Hotel
The Central Hotel Dublin offers free Wi-Fi service, a concierge, valet laundry service and a safe deposit box. The business traveler can take advantage of the fax and photocopy services the hotel has to offer. The hotel is nonsmoking. Rooms are equipped with coffee makers, ironing equipment and cable television. Suites and rooms for families are available. The Library Bar on the first floor is a cozy tavern furnished with comfortable armchairs and coffee tables. The hotel will make reservations for its guests at the Royal Dublin Golf Course, which is 3 miles from Temple Bar.
The Central Hotel
Exchequer Street, Dublin, Ireland
353 1 679 7302
centralhoteldublin.com
Eliza Lodge
Eliza Lodge in Temple Bar offers rooms with safes, Internet service, climate control and ironing equipment. Other amenities include a hairdryer, orthopedic beds and a hospitality tray. Some rooms have double beds, and others have queen and king beds. A suite with a Jacuzzi is available. The hotel is home to the Eliza Blues Restaurant. The hotel is 4 miles north of Milltown Golf Club.
Eliza Lodge
23/24 Wellington Quay
Dublin 2, Ireland
353 1 671 8044
dublinlodge.com
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