One of the grandest and most elegant hotels not just in Dublin, but throughout Ireland, words can not describe the Clarence. Meticulously refurbished in1996 by its new owners, U2's Bono and the Edge, the Clarence retains all its old world charm, and yet offers every modern convenience which one would expect from a hotel which is in such a league of its own.

The hotel has foregone the official star rating, however the accommodation, facilitates, attention to detail and service offered in the Clarence are well above and beyond what one would expect from any comparable five star hotel. Furthermore, The Clarence is also a member of the extremely prestigious and select Leading Hotels of The World.

Accommodation

Each of the Clarence's 49 individually designed en suite rooms and suites are absolutely breathtaking, with the fabulous penthouse being beyond words. Standard features include satellite televisions and video recorders, two telephone lines, modem points, mini bar's, and safes.

Twin rooms are available in the hotel, but the majority of the Hotel's rooms include a super king size bed, which offers a level of comfort rarely experienced in hotels of any kind.

The jewel in the crown is the penthouse, which complete with its baby grand piano, panoramic rooftop terrace and outdoor hot tub, simply epitomizes luxury and offers total privacy and seclusion. The Penthouse comprises of two floors including the gallery, the living room, dining room and a kitchen fully equipped with Alessi appliances and Christofle cutlery.

Dining & Entertainment

The Clarence is home to The Tea Rooms Restaurant, Octagon Bar, and residents lounge, the study. The renowned Tea Rooms offer Irish dining with a continental twist at its finest. Renowned chef Antony Ely has recently commenced working in The Tea Rooms and he will bring in a new style of cooking, which will be an exciting, new concept using only the best, fresh Irish produce.

Featuring an Octagon shaped dome, the Octagon is a regular social point for both Visitors and Dubliner's alike. The bar offers a calm, cosmopolitan and relaxed atmosphere, and is the ideal meeting place for lunches and pre-dinner drinks, or to enjoy fine dining at its best.

The study provides guests with an inner sanctum to which they can retreat after a busy day. Furnished in classic contemporary style, the study is a wonderful room in which many of the properties individual features have been retained, and with 24 hour service, provides the ideal place in which to unwind in front of a log fire after a long day, and experience the kind of personal service which makes The Clarence feel just like a private home.

Location

The Clarence is conveniently located in fashionable Temple Bar with its fine selection of bars and restaurants, and is under five minutes walk from Grafton Street with its exclusive shops and clubs. Located within ten minutes walk of the hotel are the Guinness Hop Store, Ceól - The Irish Music Experience, The National Gallery, Government Buildings, The Natural History Museum, O'Connell Street - Dublin's main street, and many other visitor attractions besides. Dublin's main business districts are all located just ten minutes walk from the hotel, with the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) just a short fifteen minute stroll down the Quays which run alongside Dublin's river Liffey.

Rates

Standard rooms from 248 Euro to 267 Euro per room, per night, room only.

Suites from 572 Euro to 1905 Euro per room, per night, room only.