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Grand Canal Hotel

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

Spread over five floors, the 142 guestrooms of the Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin, are decorated in bright reds and pale pastel yellows, with individual contemporary artworks and modern pine furniture. All come equipped with tea and coffee facilities, 24-inch televisions with pay movies and remote TV Internet access, wi-fi connectivity, direct-dial phones with voicemail, iron and ironing boards, and hair dryers. Bathrooms feature marble-effect tiles and chrome fittings, and are equipped with shower/tub combinations.

Each floor of the hotel is equipped with ice and vending machines.

Room Amenities

  • Internet access - wireless
  • Internet access - high speed
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Pay movies
  • Voice mail
  • Internet access - TV
  • Internet access - surcharge
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Private bathroom
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Window opens
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Wheelchair accessible

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's conference facilities comprise a boardroom and four meeting rooms that combine to host up to 140 people. All rooms are air-conditioned and come equipped with motorised screens and wireless Internet access. The conference area is linked directly to the garage and has its own reception area.

Coffee, as well as smoothies, pastries and gourmet sandwiches are served in the Canal Express coffee bar, where guests can hold informal meetings and watch news or sport on the flat-screen television.

Complimentary open and covered parking facilities are available on site. The conference floor is directly accessible from the garage.

Complimentary Salsa lessons with an experienced Salsa teacher are offered in the Gasworks Bar every Thursday from 7 PM. Both beginners and experienced dancers are welcome.


  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Conference room(s)
  • Event catering
  • Photocopy machines
  • Business services
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Number of rooms: 142
  • Number of floors: 5
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Espresso maker
  • Elevator/lift
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.

  • 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