THE WESTBURY

The feel within the hotel is one of contemporary luxury, with light-filled open spaces, gleaming chandeliers, works of art from Irish artists adorning the lounge areas and an Art Deco sophistication characterising the food and drink venues. These include the uplifting, greenery-filled Wilde restaurant which offers fresh, seasonal Irish specialities and international favourites, the chic Bafles Bar & Brasserie offering high-class brunches and bistro-style fare, and the lively Sidecar bar which exudes Gatsby era elegance. Afternoon tea at The Westbury is also a Dublin institution; served in The Gallery overlooking Grafton Street, a fine range of homemade pastries, sandwiches and scones are accompanied by a selection of aromatic teas – plus something from the Champagne trolley, if you are feeling so inclined.

At the end of a lively day absorbing the inimitable atmosphere of Dublin, retire to your spacious room or suite, luxuriously furnished in a soothing palette but enlivened by measured splashes of colour in the soft furnishings. Duck down duvets and marble bathrooms with underfloor heating offer supreme comfort in all rooms, while a range of suites offer a separate living area and expanded bathrooms with roll-top tubs. For something extra-special, upgrade to the Terrace Suite to benefit from some outdoor space, or to the Presidential suite for a private steam room, sauna and VIP service from your dedicated butler.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Couples and families
• Those seeking to be in the heart of the action
• Shopaholics
• Foodies

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• Feast on buttermilk scones and other freshly baked delights over Afternoon Tea in The Gallery
• Savour farm-to-fork dining at Wilde, with its garden terrace ambience
• Work off some of the excesses in the fitness suite and jogging station
• Dine on bistro-style fare at lively Balfe’s Brasserie
• Channel Great Gatsby style with cocktails in the Sidecar bar

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Indulge in some serious retail therapy in the nearby Westbury Mall or on Grafton Street
• Stop for lunch at food emporium Fallon & Byrne, with its exceptional wine cellar and ever-popular restaurant
• Take a walking tour with a private guide to learn about the city’s millennia of history
• Stroll through St Stephen’s Green with its serene lake and green spaces
• Take in a show at the nearby Gate Theatre
• Walk along the River Liffey and get a photo on the iconic Ha’penny Bridge