Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin
If you are looking to explore Dublin, but to stay in a tranquil and luxurious hotel with a difference, then look no further than the Clontarf Castle Hotel. This exceptional hotel is situated just 10 minutes from the centre of Dublin and only 5 miles from the airport. The area that the hotel is situated, Clontarf, became an important location in Irish history when the Battle of Clontarf took place on Good Friday 1014, in Viking times. It was in 1172 that the original castle was built, and it has changed many times since then. The word "clontarf" takes its name from the Irish "Cluain Tarbh" meaning Bull's meadow
Steeped in history with a very modern touch, the Clontarf Castle Hotel was fully refurbished in 2007 when 10 million Euros was spent bringing the facilities up to the highest of standards. The hotel bedrooms are luxurious and finished to a very high standard, with spacious en-suite bathrooms with high quality fixtures.
There are 3 bars / restaurants in the hotel; The Indigo Lounge, The Knights Bar and the Fahrenheit Grill, each with its own theme and atmosphere. If you are looking for a morning coffee, a bite to eat at lunch time, afternoon tea or somewhere to chill out on an evening then the Indigo Lounge with its oversized seating and relaxed atmosphere is where you should try. The Knights Bar offers more of a sophisticated, traditional pub atmosphere, within the original castle, offering a large selection of beers and wines, not forgetting Guinness, along with a great menu served all day. For a more elegant dining experience then the al a carte menu in the wonderful Fahrenheit Grill with meet your needs.
Location: Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland
Website: www.clontarfcastle.ie
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