Description

With a distinguished address near the U.S. embassy, this is a favorite haunt of diplomats and international business leaders. The hotel is known for its gold-and-blue lobby decorated with fine antiques, original oil paintings, and Irish-made carpets and furnishings. Guest rooms aim to convey an air of elegance, although some might find them a bit busy and fussy -- think patterned wallpaper, patterned bedspreads, and still more patterns on the carpet. Nevertheless, they are decked out in designer fabrics, firm half-canopy beds, dark woods, and marble bathrooms. The well-tended grounds were once part of the Botanic Gardens of University College. Facilities:
2 restaurants (Continental, bistro); lounge; bar; concierge; salon; room service; laundry service; nonsmoking rooms; foreign-currency exchange Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.