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About Grand Canal Hotel
Grand Canal Hotel opened in 2004 and its 142 bedrooms offer a warm and friendly atmosphere. Its excellent location in Georgian Dublin in the affluent Ballsbridge area makes the hotel the perfect place to discover Dublin, city centre and Trinity College are accessible on foot in 15 minutes. A car park (secured with a barrier) is located directly at the hotel and is complimentary for our guests. DART station Grand Canal Dock' is across the road, which is ideal for daytrips to the sea side of Dublin (beach, cliff walks, etc.) Guests can enjoy full Irish or continental breakfast in Epic Restaurant or a snack/beverage in the Gasworks Bar. Canal Express Coffee Bar offers a variety of freshly brewed coffees or delicious smoothies on the run.
Grand Canal Hotel Rooms
Grand Canal Hotel offers 142 well appointed bedrooms furnished to the highest standards. We aim to cater for our guest's every need and all of our rooms offer Egyptian Cotton duvets, cable television with In room Movies and Games, wireless Internet Access, direct dial telephone with voice mail, tea and coffee making facilities, Steam Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer, Work desk with lamp and rooms catering for the Physically Challenged are also available.
Grand Canal Hotel Executive Rooms: Treat yourself while staying at Grand Canal Hotel by upgrading to the Executive Floor for a mere 25 Euro per night. These rooms are more spacious, have flat screen TVs, bathrobes and in–room–safes.
Grand Canal Hotel Location
Grand Canal Hotel is located in the South Suburbs of Dublin City in the affluent Ballsbridge area on the banks of the Grand Canal. The hotel is a 15 minute stroll to Grafton Street, which offers the very best of international shopping and approximately 15 minutes by foot to the Irish Financial Services Centre (IFSC).
One can also access all areas of the city via our nearby train station, Grand Canal Dock DART Station lies opposite the hotel.
Our proximity to Lansdowne Road Stadium, a mere 5 minute walk, is second to none.
The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) is the venue for numerous exhibitions and events such as The Dublin Horseshow or big concert events and is only a 15 minute walk from the hotel.
The Point Depot host to concerts and events is within walking distance of the hotel, it is approximately 1 mile.
By Bus
Take the Aircoach Bus in the direction to the city centre/Ballsbridge and get off at the School House Hotel. When you leave the bus turn right down the footway next to the School House Hotel. The School House Hotel will be on your right and the canal will be on your left. Follow this way for about 100 m, and then turn right. After 50 m you will see the Grand Canal Hotel to your right.
Costs: one way €7€/return €12
By Taxi
There is a taxi rank outside the arrivals area at Dublin airport. A one way fare to the city centre takes around 45 minutes (depending on traffic).
Costs: approximately €25–30.
By Car
Departing Dublin Airport you should drive to the Airport Roundabout and take the second exit onto the M1 (signposted Dublin). Join the M1 motorway and continue forward onto Swords Road–N1 (signposted M1 City Centre). On this way you will enter in Dublin. Follow the traffic signals and continue forward onto Drumcondra Road Lower–N1 (signposted City Centre). At Junction 70 turn left onto Belvidere Road (signposted N3, N4, N7, N11). Then, at Junction 71 turn left onto North Circular Road– R101 (signposted N11), and finally, at Junction 73 turn right onto Amiens Street – R105 (signposted City Centre). Follow the traffic signals again and continue forward onto Memorial Road – R105 (one way). Continue forward onto Moss Street – R802 and turn right onto Lombard Street East – R814. When you are in Lombard Street East continue forward onto Westland Row – R118 and bear right onto Merrion Street Lower – R815. Turn left onto Merrion Square North – R118. Go on until the end of this street and then turn left onto Clanwilliam Place. Now just turn right onto Grand Canal Street Lower – R815 and you will see Grand Canal Hotel on your right.
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Dining at Grand Canal Hotel
Epic Restaurant offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere in which to sample this International Menu with a traditional Irish twist. Each dish is carefully selected and prepared and is complimented by an extensive wine list. Epic can host up to 120 guests and is perfect for private dining or small parties alike.
The Gasworks Bar: The Gasworks Bar is the perfect fusion of old world hospitality with modern day contemporary style.
The Gasworks gives our guests modern setting to enjoy a delicious meal, a cool beverage or a specialty coffee.
With its friendly professional staff, luxurious furnishing and warm ambience, The Gasworks bar is the perfect place to relax.The Gasworks offers a range of dining options and is an ideal location for group bookings and can cater for any event. The Gasworks has also recently launched its late bar on Friday nights, with a live DJ and regular promotions; it is quickly becoming one of Dublin's coolest venues!
Canal Express Coffee bar: Canal Express Coffee Bar is located in the relaxing surroundings of our lobby. Canal Express offers a wide range of specialty coffees, smoothies, pastries and gourmet sandwiches to be enjoyed in the hotel or to be taken away.
Conferences & Meetings:
At Grand Canal Hotel we believe in high service levels so that your conference/meeting will run smoothly. We ensure strict adherence to timetables and professional service throughout. Our conference room facilities are located on the lower ground floor, which enjoys natural daylight from street level. Our six meeting rooms are kept together and enjoy their own area with designated restroom facilities. All conference rooms feature air conditioning, white boards, motorized screens, wireless communication for high speed internet access and are well lit and superbly furnished. We also offer complementary car parking to our conference attendees.
