Dublin Skylon Hotel
Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin, IE 9
Location. The purpose-built Dublin Skylon Hotel is located in Dublin, Ireland. The hotel is within one kilometre of Croke Park, and three-and-a-half kilometres from Trinity College. Dublin International Airport (DUB) is five kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The five-storey Dublin Skylon Hotel is set back from the busy Drumcondra Road, its main gates leading to complimentary parking. The hotel is carrying out renovation work at the rear of the hotel, due for completion in May 2007. All existing facilities are open and disruption is expected to be minimal.
The Fayre City Bistro has full-length windows along one side, buttermilk walls and green-and- red upholstered chairs. Breakfast and dinner are on the menu here, as well as Sunday lunch. The split-level sports bar, located off the lobby, has a combination of upholstered couches and leather armchairs, and bar seating. Hot meals and a carvery are served at lunchtime, and bar snacks in the evening.
There are meeting rooms for small groups and a coin-operated Internet terminal in the lobby. Currency exchange and tour assistance are available in reception.
Guestrooms. The 126 guestrooms at the Dublin Skylon Hotel have either traditional or modern decor and furnishings. All rooms have televisions, dial-up Internet access (surcharge), tea/coffee making facilities, and bathrooms with power showers.
Expert Tip. Croke Park, the traditional home of Gaelic games, is hosting international rugby matches while Lansdowne Road is undergoing extensive redevelopment.
Official Rating provided by the Fáilte
Fáilte assigns an official star rating for hotels in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated as 3-stars.
Location Description: BETWEEN AIRPORT AND DOWNTOWN
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Room Types
Standard Twin/Double
One double bed or two twin beds, plus one single bed. Tea- and coffee-making facilities, ironing board, and dial-up Internet access (surcharge). Desk and chair. Opening windows, in-room safe. Bathroom has power shower.
Triple Room
One double bed and one twin bed. Desk. Dial-up Internet connection (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Trouser press.
Executive Room
One double bed. Desk. Dial-up Internet connection (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Trouser press.
Property Amenities
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator/lift
- Bar/lounge
- Babysitting or child care
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Concierge services
- Number of rooms: 126
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Tour assistance
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Coffee shop or café
- Exhibit space
- Parking (free)
- Room service (24 hours)
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Medical assistance available
- Concierge desk
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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Property Information
3 Star Rating.
GuestRooms - 88
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Floors - 5
Area Activities
Botanic Gardens - 1 kilometre
Croke Park, GAA Museum - 1.5 kilometres
Henry Street (shopping) - 2.5 kilometres
Dublin Writers Museum - 3 kilometres
Abbey Theatre - 4 kilometres
Dublin Castle - 4 kilometres
Temple Bar - 4 kilometres
Christ Church Cathedral - 5 kilometres
Trinity College - 5 kilometres
National Gallery/Museum - 5.5 kilometres
