This Conran-designed hotel is a haven of tranquillity. The location - at the top of Grafton Street - is perfect. You're within easy walking distance of many fine restaurants and pubs (check out The Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, which starts from the Duke pub in Duke Street, off Grafton Street). The staff are friendly and helpful. Although the executive rooms are the smallest, they overlook the garden and so are quiet at night. Unlike the larger rooms, they have full-width windows and a window seat. The bathroom lights are dimmable - a very nice touch. There's a CD/tape player, so it's worth bringing along your favourite music (although there is a CD library).

St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2; tel: 353 1 478 7000; www.fitzwilliamhotel.com; email: enq@fitzwilliamhotel.com

I agreeI disagree

1.  
2. Send to friends