Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

This attractive hotel is set in a beautifully restored, 19th-century Masonic School in Sandymount, Dublin's embassy belt and business district. The Sandymount train station is only a five-minute walk from the hotel, bringing guests quickly and easily to the city centre, and the RDS Arena is right next door. The building's preserved original features give it a unique charm, and the Thomas Prior Hall, originally the drill hall, makes an exceptional venue for business and social events. Guests might take advantage of the work desk and free Wi-Fi to get some work done in the elegantly furnished guest rooms, or rest soundly thanks to the hypoallergenic pillows and double-glazed windows. The hotel's Brasserie Restaurant and carvery offer hearty, satisfying meals while the Atrium lounge bar and Tom's Bar offer drinks, light snacks and delicious international dishes, all for a high-powered business trip or pleasant holiday in Dublin.