Clarence Hotel
Cult rock star hotel on the banks of the River Liffey
Overlooking the River Liffey, The Clarence has achieved something of a cult status. Bedrooms preen in neutral tones of cream and oatmeal, splashed in crimson, gold and amethyst.
Know It All
Hit the Spot
In the heart of waterfront Dublin.
Come here for...
● A riverfront classic splashed with rock star cool. ● Exuberant nightlife within easy stumbling distance. ● Celebrity-spotting in the heart of the city. ● A penthouse suite with its own rooftop hot tub.
Amenities
You can star-spot in the hotel's funky Octagon Bar or relax in the therapy, massage and treatment room.
Good to know
Late-night clubs and pubs mean it's not the quietest locale at weekends.
Bedtime...
Bedrooms
43 rooms, five suites
Special features
All rooms have bathrooms, minibar, DVD/CD players, entertainment systems and high-speed broadband. The penthouse has an outdoor rooftop hot tub for the ultimate extravagance.
Pillow Talk
Aspire to the Penthouse, complete with rooftop hot tub. Otherwise, pick a river view room.
Eat & Drink
Dining in
The Tea Room serves Irish and French cuisine with a twist. Fish and seafood are locally sourced, while only Irish beef, lamb and chicken are served. What’s more, breads, chocolates and chutneys are homemade. With its huge, tall windows and oak wood tables the room is both airy and elegant. Try the sirloin of Irish beef, followed by wicked chocolate fondant.
Breakfast
Full Irish breakfast is served until 11am
Room service
Available 24 hours
Activities
See & Do
Get to know the city on an open top bus tour, then go back and check out the most interesting bits. Stroll through the 16th century campus of Trinity College, and have a peek at the medieval Book of Kells – Ireland’s most famous tome – in the Old Library. For a taste of more contemporary culture, tour the Guinness Storehouse and sample some of the black stuff in the Gravity Bar. Also unmissable is the Dublin Writers’ Museum on Parnell Square, with its letters and memorabilia from the likes of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde.
Spa
There’s a fitness room if you feel like earning your pint of the black stuff or a treatment room for a massage and some me-time.
Diary Dates
March
If you’re in town, it’s the only town to be in for St Patrick’s day – 17 March.
June
Taste of Dublin – a four-day clebration of the city’s food and drink – is a must.
May
The Irish Open attracts some of the biggest names in golf.

A complimentary glass of champagne on arrival.
Book NowESSENTIAL INFO
Rates GuideEUR 105 - 1200
Check In2pm
Check Out12 noon
Minimum Night StayNo
Open/ClosedClosed 24-26 December
Air ConditioningYes – but not in all rooms
ChildrenNo restrictions
PetsNo
Wedding License?Yes – for a maximum 75 guests.
GETTING THERE
LocationWellington Quay, Dublin 2
ParkingThere is valet parking at a secure underground garage – EUR 25 per night.
TrainsHueston station – 500m
TaxisEUR 30 from Dublin Airport
AirportDublin – 8km
Need assistance?
Call us on 01225 428888
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