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Hotel Information: The spacious street-level lobby sets the tone with a modern, pale yellow and deep red colour scheme, used throughout most public areas and guestrooms. Granite floors are brightened with potted palms; a carpeted lounge area has leather sofas, colourful art prints, and a flat-screen TV. The hotel is largely frequented by business travellers during the week and tourists at weekends.
Amenity highlights: Diners and art-lovers can head to the Epic restaurant, which serves bistro-style à la carte dinners in informal surroundings, with a constantly changing display of contemporary works for sale, painted by local artists. The Gasworks Contemporary Irish Bar gives guests a modern setting to enjoy a hearty meal, a speciality coffee, a cool beverage, a glass of wine or something special from the cocktail menu.
Insider tip: Celebrated Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh lived in the area and used to stroll along the canals by the hotel, drawing inspiration from the peaceful scenery. The spot where he composed ‘Lines written on a Seat on the Grand Canal, Dublin’ is within 400 metres of the hotel, and is marked with a lifelike seated statue.
Rooms
Grand Canal Hotel offers 142 guestrooms in a 5-story property. 24-inch televisions come with pay movies. Business-friendly rooms are equipped with wireless Internet access, desks, and direct-dial phones. Guestrooms have coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Services include wake-up calls. Amenities available on request include extra towels/bedding.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Voice mail
- Direct-dial phone
- Internet access - surcharge
- Internet access - TV
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Extra towels/bedding
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Television - Cable service
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Window opens
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
Golfers will find several courses in the wider area, with the nearest one at Clontarf Golf Club, 4.5 kilometres away. Boat trips around the coastal islands of Skerries and Lambay depart from Custom House Quay in the docklands, one kilometre from the hotel.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Boating nearby
- Dock nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
Property Amenities
Grand Canal Hotel features a restaurant, serving breakfast only. The property provides room service during limited hours. Meeting facilities include conference rooms, exhibit space, and meeting rooms for small groups. Grand Canal Hotel also offers a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and wireless Internet access. The property has a 24-hour front desk. Onsite parking is complimentary.
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Photocopy machines
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Business services
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Number of rooms: 142
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Audio-visual equipment
- Espresso maker
- Poolside bar
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Bar/lounge
- Elevator/lift
- Number of floors: 5
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Exhibit space
- Laundry facilities
- Medical assistance available
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Parking (free)
- Parking garage
- Room service (limited hours)
- Suitable for children
- Television in lobby
- Tour assistance
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed (Guide Dogs only)
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Dining
Epic - Informal, bistro-style split-level dining room characterised by white and aquamarine decor and traditional dark-wood furnishings. Continuously-changing display of contemporary artworks painted by local artists, available to buy. Traditional Irish and continental breakfast buffet each morning. Contemporary international and Irish à la carte fare served for dinner. Sample dishes include Teriyaki-Marinated Salmon and Scallops Kebab, and Char-grilled fillet of Irish Beef.
The Gasworks Bar - Guests can relax and soak up the atmosphere in this a la carte restaurant. Serves contemporary Irish food from 5 PM to 10 PM. Reservations, while not essential, are advisable. A bar menu is offered from 3 PM to 10 PM.
Canal Express - Coffee bar opened in 2006, offering a wide range of freshly-brewed specialty coffees, smoothies, and a variety of pastries and gourmet sandwiches to take away or to enjoy in the relaxing ambience of the lobby.
Address
Grand Canal Street
Ballsbridge
Dublin, DUBLIN 4
Ireland
Nearest major airport:
Dublin, Ireland (DUB)
Area:
Ballsbridge - Sandymount, Dublin, Ireland
