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 The
Clarence Hotel
is one of the grandest and
most elegant hotels not just
in Dublin, but throughout
Ireland, words can not describe
the Clarence. Meticulously
refurbished in1996 by its
new owners, U2's Bono and
the Edge, the Clarence retains
all its old world charm, and
yet offers every modern convenience
which one would expect from
a hotel which is in such a
league of its own.
The
hotel has foregone the official
star rating, however the accommodation,
facilitates, attention to
detail and service offered
in the Clarence are well above
and beyond what one would
expect from any comparable
five star hotel. Furthermore,
The Clarence is also a member
of the extremely prestigious
and select Leading Hotels
of The World.
Accommodation
 Each
of the Clarence's 49 individually
designed en suite rooms and
suites are absolutely breathtaking,
with the fabulous penthouse
being beyond words. Standard
features include satellite televisions
and video recorders, two telephone
lines, modem points, mini bar's,
and safes. Twin rooms are available
in the hotel, but the majority
of the Hotel's rooms include
a super king size bed, which
offers a level of comfort rarely
experienced in hotels of any
kind.
The
jewel in the crown is the
penthouse, which complete
with its baby grand piano,
panoramic rooftop terrace
and outdoor hot tub, simply
epitomizes luxury and offers
total privacy and seclusion.
The Penthouse comprises of
two floors including the gallery,
the living room, dining room
and a kitchen fully equipped
with Alessi appliances and
Christofle cutlery.
Dining
& Entertainment
The
Clarence is home to The Tea
Rooms Restaurant, Octagon Bar,
and residents lounge, the study.
The renowned Tea Rooms offer
Irish dining with a continental
twist at its finest. Renowned
chef Antony Ely has recently
commenced working in The Tea
Rooms and he will bring in a
new style of cooking, which
will be an exciting, new concept
using only the best, fresh Irish
produce.
Featuring an Octagon shaped
dome, the Octagon is a regular
social point for both Visitors
and Dubliner's alike. The bar
offers a calm, cosmopolitan
and relaxed atmosphere, and
is the ideal meeting place for
lunches and pre-dinner drinks,
or to enjoy fine dining at its
best.
The study provides guests with
an inner sanctum to which they
can retreat after a busy day.
Furnished in classic contemporary
style, the study is a wonderful
room in which many of the properties
individual features have been
retained, and with 24 hour service,
provides the ideal place in
which to unwind in front of
a log fire after a long day,
and experience the kind of personal
service which makes The Clarence
feel just like a private home.
Location
The
Clarence is located in fashionable
Temple Bar with its fine selection
of bars and restaurants, and
is under five minutes walk from
Grafton Street with its exclusive
shops and clubs. Located within
ten minutes walk of the hotel
are the Guinness Hop Store,
Ceól - The Irish Music Experience,
The National Gallery, Government
Buildings, The Natural History
Museum, O'Connell Street - Dublin's
main street, and many other
visitor attractions besides.
Dublin's main business districts
are all located just ten minutes
walk from the hotel, with the
International Financial Services
Centre (IFSC) just a short fifteen
minute stroll down the Quays
which run alongside the River
Liffey.
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